Unsolved: New book sheds light on a mysterious Darlington murder
The murder of local attorney James U. ‘Red’ Watts, Jr. is tale that has haunted Darlington for decades. With a touch of irony that is as mysterious as his death, the timing of the launch of a book about his murder is uncanny.
“Oddly enough, I put the book out 63 years to the day from the murder, April the third,” said author M B Spears. “From 1952 to 2015. This is the same time of year that he died.”
State officials hear about coal ash contamination
An attorney from the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC) addressed the South Carolina Public Service Commission last Thursday about contamination at the H.B. Robinson plant near Hartsville, and information discussed at this public hearing revealed that plant owner Duke Energy sharply revised numbers regarding the amount of coal ash stored at that site.
County officials tussle over smoking ban
A seemingly benign agenda item sparked a heated discussion at Darlington County Council’s April 6 regular meeting.
City votes to help fund 2nd Freedom Fest
Darlington City Council held their monthly meeting on April 7th and heard updates on improvements to the city, participated in a light demonstration, and voted to support the Freedom Fest again. The Wal-Mart development update this month is that all bids for sub-contractors have been picked up; the future Supercenter is predicted to open before the holidays eight months away.
Darlington Police Dept. wins cameras and car
The City of Darlington Police Department took delivery of two new Watch Guard in-car video cameras last week, and even though these systems cost about $5,000 each, the department didn’t have to shell out a cent.
Darlington Country Club membership drive
Imagine what it would be like if the Darlington Country Club were no longer here.