S.C. 4-H’ers excel at All American Quarter Horse Congress
Five South Carolina 4-H’ers and their coaches brought a bounty back to the Palmetto State from the largest single-breed horse show in the world: two large trophies and 37 medals.
Annual turkey giveaway is Nov. 26
The annual turkey giveaway spearheaded by Dr. David Eads of Darlington will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, on the Public Square. The event is to begin between 6:30 and 7 a.m. on the Square and goes on until supplies run out. Turkeys, canned foods and drinks will be given out. Eads says organizers have been able to give out an average of 1,000 turkeys, canned foods and drinks each year for the past 15 years. Event sponsors: Darlington...
A Taste of Christmas at First Baptist Church
With a chill in the air and the holidays growing near, the City of Darlington Police and Fire Departments teamed up for the annual “Taste of Christmas” fundraiser, held Nov. 7 at First Baptist Church of Darlington. For just $10, guests enjoyed all they could eat from a variety of grillers, bakers, and yummy food makers. Proceeds from the event are used to purchase Christmas gifts for local children in need. Photos by Samantha...
Driver tried to lure students into vehicle
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office was investigating an incident last week in which a man tried to lure two elementary-school students into his vehicle. About 7:10 a.m. last Wednesday, a sheriff’s deputy assigned as a school resource officer at Brockington Elementary School noticed two unaccompanied female students speaking to an individual in a black four-door newer-model Chevrolet Silverado on Brockington Road near the school....
Local horse wins endurance ride
Aanuke Mounahbi (Boone) was the first-place winner of the 25-mile American Endurance Ride Conference 2019 Sandhill’s Stampede event at Sugarloaf Mountain in Patrick Nov. 2. Boone is a 10-year-old Arabian, owned by Marie and Mark Sobiski of Darlington. Boone was ridden by Brooks Prater of Rock Hill, daughter of Mike and Michelle Prater. The race drew 26 entries from six Southeastern states to compete. Becky Pearman...
One More Round Boxing of Darlington
One More Round Boxing of Darlington and head coach Larry Frazier brought live fighting action to the A.W. Stanley Gym on Saturday, Nov. 9. Bouts featured promising young pugilists from South Carolina and North Carolina, squaring off for experience and bragging rights. Frazier, a veteran and member of the U.S. Marine Corps Boxing Hall of Fame, themed the evening around a celebration of Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and the anniversary of the...