School Board names new Superintendent
At a special-called meeting Monday night, the Darlington County Board of Education named Dr. Matthew Ferguson as the new superintendent of the Darlington County School District (DCSD).
Crash ends in fatality
A traffic collision has clamed the life of a Darlington man, according to Darlington County Coroner J. Todd Hardee.
Caucus in Committee
With just two weeks left in this year’s legislative session, the finish line is in sight—and we’re not letting up.
Boyd named LHS Varsity Football Coach
Tyler Boyd, a Lamar native, will take over as Lamar High School’s (LHS) head varsity football coach, the school announced during a press conference Friday afternoon.
Former Darlington Investigator arrested on Misconduct charges
Former Darlington police officer Anthony “Tony” Hayes was arrested today and charged with breach of trust and misconduct in office by the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED), following an investigation requested by Police Chief Jimmy Davis.
Darlington Police Chief addresses recent department events
Darlington Police Chief, James C. “Jimmy” Davis Jr., has issued the following letter, in response to recent accusations regarding some off-duty officers

