Pee Dee Electric Co-Operative wins ECSC President’s 2019 Safety Contest
The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina rate each of the 20 electric distribution co-ops on various levels of safety every year. Both outside crews and inside employees are judged in the ECSC President’s Safety Contest. Pee Dee Electric is the 2019 winner of the coveted award. PDEC had zero OSHA recordables for 2019.
Police seeking lottery ticket thief
The Darlington Police Department needs the public’s help in identifying a person who stole lottery tickets from 1501 S. Main St. (Quickway Gas Station) Feb. 7 at approximately 7:22 p.m. Contact the police department at 843-398-4026 if you have information.
Police seek information on suspect
The Darlington Police Department needs the public’s help in locating Kenneth B. Turner, 35. Turner is wanted for allegedly stealing a 2013 red Chevy Impala Jan. 25 from 1504 S. Main St., Cruisers Gas Station, in Darlington. The department is asking anyone with any information about his location to contact them at 843-398-4026.
DOT director among dozens in agency’s growing six-figure club
By Rick Brundrett The Nerve The number of S.C. Department of Transportation employees making at least $100,000 has almost doubled since Christy Hall became the agency head, though the department’s total workforce size has changed little over the period, a review by The Nerve found. Last week, the legislatively controlled state Agency Head Salary Commission hiked Hall’s annual salary, effective immediately, by $60,288, or nearly 32...
Center Baptist Church senior citizens given lunch
On Feb. 11, High Point Sofa Factory in Florence sponsored a pre-Valentine’s lunch for Center Baptist Church senior citizens. Jay Desai, owner of High Point Sofa Factory, wanted to give back to the community. James Bradley prepared the meal on behalf of High Point Sofa Factory. Mae Helen Burch, chairperson, had games for church members to play as well. Each senior citizen was given a bottle of nonalcoholic sparkling white or red grape...
Democratic Women’s Council to meet
The Democratic Women’s Council of Darlington County’s monthly meeting is set for Monday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m., Lamar Town Hall, 117 W. Main St., Lamar. For more information call 843-339-8967 or 843-409-5241.