City Council applauds
Attendees of the October council meeting of the City of Darlington broke into applause not once, but twice during their meeting after presentations by Fire Chief Pat Cavanaugh, and Recreation Department Director Lee Andrews.
Historical Commission considers county tourism guide
The Darlington County Historical Commission board of directors met Oct. 6 and discussed a number of agenda items, one of which could possible lead to the publication of a new local tourism book.
What to expect after calling FEMA
Registering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency is the first step to getting federal disaster assistance. After you apply, FEMA will send you a copy of your application and a copy of “Help After a Disaster: Applicant’s Guide to the Individuals and Households Program,” which will answer many of your questions. This article explains how FEMA’s disaster assistance program works; describes additional kinds of help you may qualify...
Darlington County School District schools continue flood relief efforts
Darlington County School District schools continue to announce relief projects for victims of flooding in South Carolina. Darlington High School kicked off “Falcon Relief at The Nest,” teaming up with nearly a dozen school organizations as well as the community to give support for residents of the Crestwood High, Manning High and Lakewood High communities. The areas around Sumter and Manning were among the hardest in South Carolina...
2015 Master National event brings many visitors to area
Nearly a thousand people are visiting the area – with their 918 dogs – to compete in the 2015 Master National event of the Master National Retrievers Club. According to Jessica Cohen, Director of Tourism and Special Events, the event will take place Oct. 15 – 25 at the H. Cooper Black Jr. Memorial Field Trial and Recreation Area in Cheraw, and Moree’s Sportsman’s Preserve in Society Hill. The Fairfield Inn in Hartsville will serve as...
Darlington Fire, Police support DHS flood relief efforts
The Darlington Fire and Police departments came together Friday morning, October 9 to donate cases of water to Darlington High School’s flood relief project, “Falcon Relief at the Nest.” Nearly a dozen school organizations are teaming up with the community to collect necessity items such as water, clothing, non-perishable food and toiletries to create care packages for the communities of Manning High, Crestwood High and Lakewood...