Pumpkins in the Park
Pumpkins in the Park delighted children from Darlington on Friday, October 16 as the Darlington Recreation Department hosted a pumpkin painting event in Williamson Park, joined by Miss S.C. Sweet Potato Teen Kinsley Odom. Photos by Will Isgett.
Darlington Council and Mayoral Forum Oct. 22
The candidates running for office for the upcoming election in Darlington will participate in an upcoming event hosted by the News and Press on Thursday, October 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at the Darlington Recreation Department gymnasium (Harmon Baldwin Center) on 300 Sanders Street.
FEMA command center open daily in Darlington County
Visit seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for assistance in filing claims from damages sustained from recent flooding- for homeowners, renters, and business owners.
Volunteers come out for Cleanup Day
The Southeast Darlington Revitalization Committee held a Cleanup Day Oct. 9 in the Jordan Street area, and volunteers enjoyed a hot dog lunch before taking up their gloves and trash bags and combing the neighborhood for litter.
The Darlington Fire Department joined in the effort, checking neighborhood homes for fire safety and installing free 10-year smoke alarms where needed.
Darlington Fire Department improves ISO rating
Residents of the City of Darlington will see a reduction on their homeowner’s insurance next year, and they can thank their local fire department for the extra cash.
Church of the Week: Hopewell Presbyterian Church
Bill Segars has a strong love and appreciation for history, having grown up on a farm in Kelleytown on land that has been in the family since 1821. He uses his 40-year building career to combine with his love of history to develop a passion for historical restoration. Segars was able to find, photograph and research more than 750 religious edifices throughout the state. We are delighted to share his “Church of the Week” with our readers!