Gloria C. Hines takes office as Mayor of Darlington
History was made on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 as Gloria Cheeseboro Hines was elected mayor of the City of Darlington – making her the first woman and the first African American to hold this office.
New members join Darlington City Council
The first meeting of the new year ushered in four new faces on the Darlington City Council, and a new meeting room.
County advances $3.5 million landfill bond
Darlington County Council held their regular monthly meeting January 5 and advanced a bond issue that could finance many necessary improvements at the county landfill and Environmental Services department.
Exercise keeps the “golden years” bright
As 2016 gets rolling, many folks are following through on resolutions to eat better, exercise more, and improve their health. Though everyone can profit from these behavioral tweaks, senior citizens in particular can see immediate and valuable benefits from a little extra physical exercise.
McLeod employee from Darlington, Iesha Petty, receives American Heart Association Lifestyle Change Award
When Iesha Petty began her weight loss journey she weighed 314 pounds. She described herself at the time as a “tired wife who was not exercising at all.” She felt sad and looked that way to others. “I saw a picture of myself that my husband had taken on my birthday,” said Iesha. “It made me cry. I knew I could do better, and that I needed to make changes for my children’s lives and for my...
Dozier Cannon of Darlington perishes in fire
A Sunday morning house fire in Darlington claimed the life of Dozier Cannon. In a press release sent by Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee, the fire occurred around 5:30 a.m. on First Street in Darlington. The incident remains under investigation by the Darlington Coroner’s Office, Darlington Police Department and the City of Darlington Fire Department. The victim, Dozier Cannon, was featured in a story in the News &...