Uninsured tax filers may owe penalties
When preparing to file your income taxes this year, keep in mind that the new Affordable Care Act may affect your return. Although most people already have qualified health insurance coverage, those who were uninsured for part or all of 2014 may owe Uncle Sam some money.
New school board members and officers sworn in for 2015
It’s a whole year with new faces and new officers for the Darlington County Board of Education, as new board members Maureen Thomas, Wanda Hassler, Dr. Thelma Dawson, and Billy Baldwin were officially administered the oath of office by Darlington County Clerk of Court Scott Suggs at the Monday, January 12th meeting.
Hartsville council hears of Center Theater needs
Hartsville City Council convened their first 2015 regular meeting on Jan. 13, and, before tackling the regular agenda, heard a presentation on pressing repair and upgrade needs at the Center Theater.
Society Hill ushers in new year
A whole year has gone by for Mayor Tommy Bradshaw, and as he reported to council and community members in attendance, “We’ve slowly made progress…it takes time.”
Lamar discusses property sale for health clinic
Lamar Town Council met Jan. 12 for their first regular session of 2015, and the key issue on their agenda was an old one, as council again discussed a potential sale of town-owned property to a private health care company.
Meth bust in Hartsville closes active lab last week
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit made arrests at an active “meth lab” – manufacturing methamphetamine – at a home located just outside the city of Hartsville at the 500 block of Johnson Street. Two Darlington County residents were arrested and booked into the Darlington County Detention Center shortly after 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14th: James Bryce Futrell, 27, of 1149 Riverview Rd., Darlington has...