County nixes fee to fix roads
By a large majority, Darlington County Council voted at their March 16 against an ordinance that would have raised annual road tax fees paid by vehicle owners.
Duke Energy thanks Darlington Raceway
The Darlington Raceway signed an agreement with Duke Energy at the first of the year to be a staging location in the event of a widespread power outage; ironically, a short time later, the location was used for the over 200 trucks needed to restore power to the surrounding area during the ice storm in mid February.
Hotel and restaurant group discusses Sunday liquor sales
The Darlington County Hospitality Association held its first meeting March 17 at the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce, and representatives from four local hotels and one prospective restaurant traded ideas for ways to increase business in the county’s hospitality industry.
Children’s Trust of South Carolina launches Child Abuse Prevention Month
As the statewide leader focused on preventing child abuse, neglect and unintentional injury, Children’s Trust announces April as Child Abuse Prevention Month in South Carolina. The City of Hartsville is going to “plant” 100 pinwheels, according to Casey Copeland, and plans to proclaim the city a “Pinwheel City” at the April City Council meeting. Children’s Trust is home to the state affiliate of Prevent Child Abuse America...
18th Annual Renofest Festival this weekend in Hartsville
The biggest bluegrass festival in the area returns to the Pee Dee as RenoFest returns to Hartsville with a host of events during the weekend March 27 – 29. When you say the name “Reno” in Bluegrass Music, you are talking name value, gifted musicians, songwriters, years of experience and entertainment. The name value started with first generation Don Reno and has carried on with the second generation in son Ronnie Reno. It...
The State Capitol Report
The House of Representatives amended and gave second reading approval to H.3701, the General Appropriation Bill, and H.3702, the joint resolution making appropriations from the Capital Reserve Fund, which together comprise the proposed FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 STATE GOVERNMENT BUDGET.