The Unflushables: Little things cause big problems for the city
Most of us have, at some point, flushed an inappropriate item down the toilet, inspired by necessity or modesty or childhood mischief.
County’s Census response lagging
When federal government agencies calculate how to fund everything from disaster assistance to infrastructure repairs to free school lunch, the most influential data set they consult is one every American can influence: the Census. And South Carolina could certainly be doing a better job lobbying for our fair share.
Sheriff, councilman fall in primary; Chavis, Kilgo out in 2021 as challengers seize nominations
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis and veteran County Councilman Bobby Kilgo lost their parties’ nominations for new terms in primary elections last week.
Town homes planned for downtown area
A Darlington investor and a Florence homebuilder have announced plans for a complex of 14 “high-end” town homes on the site where a crumbling warehouse once stood.
District eyes early opening for county schools
Darlington County School District officials are considering a proposal to start the fall semester a week early so teachers will be able to assess whether students have fallen behind after months of “online learning.”