Democratic nominee for sheriff: Son’s arrest was ‘by the book’
When his 27-year-old son was accused of attempted murder last week, “We did everything by the book,” says James Hudson Jr., the Democratic nominee for Darlington County sheriff in November’s elections.
County schools may scale back reopenings
On July 13, the Darlington County school board and county education superintendent Tim Newman stood united behind the goal of reopening public schools Sept. 8, with in-person classes five days a week.
Four school-board members seek new terms; two challengers file
All four incumbents on the Darlington County school board whose terms are expiring have filed for re-election, and two challengers are joining the fight.
Southern 500 plan: 8,000 fans, but no parades
The situation with Darlington’s annual Southern 500 stock-car race has been changing faster than a pit crew can switch a tire…
The clock is winding down on the 2020 Census, and officials continue to stress that Darlington County’s chance to secure a bigger slice of federal funding depends on how many residents complete their surveys.
Accused killer’s brief freedom on bond stirs a debate
Freddy Ray Harris III’s $100,000 bond only bought him one day of freedom.