Freedom Fest 2015
Freedom Fest 2015 at the Darlington Raceway was another smashing success for the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce with over 20,000 people attending the free event. Headliner act Sister Hazel performed just before the massive fireworks display. Mobile users, please click link for more photographs by Samantha Lyles: Freedom Fest 2015
Duke Energy and county officials to test sirens around Robinson Nuclear Plant
The public alert notification sirens around the Robinson Nuclear Plant will be tested Tuesday, July 14, between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
MoDS seeks musicians
The Market on Darlington Square committee is still looking for musicians (groups, bands, or solo artists) to perform at the Market in August and in September. All types of music are welcome as long as it is family friendly! Time slots available for August 1st are 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 12 noon. Time slots available for September 5th are 9 a.m., 10 a.m., and 11 a.m. Musicians, please call 398-4000 x 103 or email...
Gospel in the Park Series returns
Gospel in the Park Series returns Sunday July 12 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in Pride Park, located at 630 S. 6th Street.
Gospel in the Park is a free outdoor event and everyone is welcome to attend. The theme is “Bringing Unity in our Community”!
Church of the Week: Welch Neck Baptist Church
I don’t think the News & Press has enough ink to print all of the written history that has been maintained concerning this old Baptist congregation, the Welch Neck Baptist Church. This congregation is not only one of oldest “Dissenter” congregations in South Carolina, but they have maintained an enormous amount of printed records. Before we go any further, I feel that I need to explain the term “Dissenter” so no one will get offended.
Local animals have a “Bridge” to a brighter future
Tucked into the rolling green hills just north of Hartsville, a little patch of land measuring less than four acres is having a rather large impact on the future of dogs and cats in Darlington County.