Welcome to Myrtle Manor’s “Roxy”
Roxanne Buck, Darlington native, loves the life of a TV reality star By Will Isgett, Contributing Writer Not many people know it, but a Darlington native is in the cast of a popular television reality show. Roxy, or known to locals as Roxanne Buck, appears on “Welcome to Myrtle Manor” a show on TLC that documents the lives and problems of the residents of “Myrtle Manor” also named Patrick’s Trailer Home Park, located in Myrtle Beach....
Hartsville looks into municipal broad-band
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Hartsville City Council voted at their May 12 regular meeting to study the feasibility of installing and running a proprietary municipal fiber optic cable network. In passing Resolution 05-15-01, council agreed to pay $28,000 to Uptown Services, LLC to study the costs and opportunities involved if the city should attempt to provide high-speed “fiber-to-premises” services to city...
Lamar business expansion hits building approval snag
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net A delay in the planned expansion of Carolina Table Co., a furniture manufacturing concern located in downtown Lamar, provided a main topic of discussion at the May 11 regular meeting of Lamar Town Council. In March, council heard from Carolina Table president Mike Epps who sought a construction variance for a new metal building he planned to erect adjacent to his current Main...
Save the date
St John’s High School Alumni Association The Saint John’s High (SJH) Alumni Association reunion weekend is September 25, 2015 to September 26, 2015 in Darlington, SC. If you have any questions please contact Terecia W. email: teemazycko@yahoo.com or/and by phone 843-230-3117.
Galloway announces intent for Darlington’s mayor race
By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net Travis Galloway stopped by the News & Press office to announce his intentions to run for office of Mayor for the City of Darlington race this November, and credits the legacy of his grandfather, Dr. Ned Hobbs, as his inspiration. “He instilled in me the importance of giving back to the community,” said Galloway. “And I want to see Darlington thrive.” Galloway and his wife,...
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program 2015
The Darlington County Council on Aging will be issuing free coupons to low income individuals age 60 and older that may be used to purchase fresh produce at local participating farmers’ markets. Each eligible person will receive $25 worth of coupons that may be used at participating markets from May through October 15, 2015. The coupons will be issued on a first come first served basis until the supply is exhausted. The coupons...