Hartsville’s Sonoco to buy Ball Metalpack for $1.35 billion cash
Hartsville-based Sonoco, one of the largest sustainable global packaging companies, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ball Metalpack, a leading manufacturer of sustainable metal packaging for food and household products and the largest aerosol producer in North America, for $1.35 billion in cash before taking into consideration tax benefits with an estimated net present value of approximately $180 million.
FMU graduates record number of S.C. residents
Francis Marion University graduated a record number of South Carolina residents in the fall class of 2021 during two commencement ceremonies. FMU awarded a total of 248 degrees at the ceremonies, held at the Smith University Center on the university’s campus on Dec. 17-18. Of those who graduated, 97 percent were residents of the Palmetto State, the highest percentage of any class in the university’s history. Diplomas awarded this...
Darlington Sav-Way robbed at gunpoint
The Sav-Way in Darlington, at the intersection of Hartsville Highway and Lamar Highway, was robbed at gunpoint early in the morning of Dec. 18, police say.
Man held in two deaths gets released on bond
A man accused of voluntary manslaughter and murder has been released on bond after nearly 800 days in the Darlington County jail awaiting trial, according to media reports.
Darlington Fire and Police Departments distribute toys
The Darlington Fire Department and Police Department on Saturday morning distributed toys to needy families at First Baptist Church.
Hancock takes the helm in Hartsville
Casey Hancock’s first act as mayor of Hartsville was City Council agenda item 4-E – accepting a certificate from a local Department of Health and Environmental Control official.