County elects new sheriff; Senator fends off a close challenger
By Bobby Bryant Editor editor@newsandpress.net Darlington County voters elected a new sheriff and nearly shut out a powerful state senator in the Nov. 3 general election – balloting that set records for both total turnout and early voting. Democratic nominee James Hudson Jr. will be the county’s sheriff beginning in January, after he defeated GOP nominee Michael August 49.3 percent to 45.2 percent in unofficial returns. Supporters of...
Hartsville man is accused of solicitation of a minor
A Hartsville man has been charged with criminal solicitation of a minor, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office says.
County Council to consider more industry incentives
At their Nov. 2 meeting, Darlington County Council pressed pause on one set of industry incentives and set about reviewing an agreement with a second company, with a total potential investment of over $160 million on the horizon.
COVID screening held in Lamar
Residents in the Lamar area took advantage of free COVID-19 testing last Friday, as CareSouth Carolina deployed one of their Moby mobile care units right near the center of town.
Remembering Connell Delaine: A champion for Rosenwald
By William K. McCall, President, Rosenwald Alumni Foundation Much has been said about the endless contributions Connell Delaine made in Darlington County, and how much his passing Oct. 9 has left a void in the lives of many. And yet none so poignant as when we come to realize how his absence impacts Rosenwald Schools in Society Hill. There is not enough space here, nor in the volumes of a thousand books, to adequately describe Mr....
Annual Turkey Giveaway to be held Nov. 24th
The annual Turkey Giveaway will take place this year Nov. 24 on the Darlington Public Square beginning at 6 a.m. and ending about 7.