Darlington voters send six to runoff election
“Any voter that is a registered voter in the City of Darlington is eligible to vote in this runoff,” says Hoyt Campbell, director of Elections and Registration for Darlington County.
County to waive permit fees for storm victims
Darlington County Council convened a regular meeting on Nov. 2 and voted unanimously to waive building permit fees for repairs associated with damages sustained during the recent flooding events.
Historical Commission entrusted with Mason artifacts
Historical Commission director Brian Gandy informed the board that efforts to secure artifacts from the St. David’s Masonic Lodge have met with success. Gandy said donations should include lodge records from 1840 through 1970, a Darlington Knights of Pythias sword, and some Darlington York Rite lambskin aprons.
Darlington’s Annual Turkey Giveaway seeks sponsors
The generosity of Darlington will be displayed once again as the annual Turkey Giveaway is held for the 12th year on Tuesday, November 24 at 7 a.m. in downtown Darlington around the Square. By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net The event originated from an idea by Dr. David Eads, a Darlington chiropractor and another former member of the Darlington Chamber of Commerce, former resident and retired NBA member Tom Hammonds....
Darlington County School District leading extraordinary STEM grant partnership
The Darlington County School District is striving to prepare its teachers and students through a historic science- and math-based partnership between local public and private schools, backed by a federal subgrant with a three-year ceiling near $500,000.
Luna’s Closet Ribbon Cutting
Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association (DDRA) held a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 4 to welcome Luna’s Closet to the business community. Located at 107 Pearl Street, the bright and welcoming shop features a wide variety of gently used clothing and shoes for children and teens, lots of toys for girls and boys, as well as baby furniture and nursery equipment.