Rosenwald Foundation-Society Hill seeks applicants for board
The Rosenwald Foundation-Society Hill is accepting applications for its Board of Directors. Applications will be accepted through Nov. 1. To request an application, e-mail vice president Ben Heatley at benjaminheatley@icloud.com. The foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity. It awards scholarships to Darlington County students who are descendants of former Rosenwald students and provides financial support to Rosenwald Elementary Middle...
Gandy shares Darlington history with NSDAR
Brian Gandy, director of the Darlington County Historical Commission, was guest speaker for the Samuel Bacot Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), during their monthly meeting held at Florence Country Club. “We in the Darlington area are honored to claim Samuel Bacot, a soldier of the American Revolution, as one of our historical gems,” said Gandy. “His ability to successfully seize a military...
Darlington Kiwanis Club holds Pancake Supper Oct. 18 at Trinity UMC
The Darlington Kiwanis Club held their annual Pancake Supper fundraiser Friday, Oct. 18, at Trinity UMC, serving up delicious dine-in or takeout platters of pancakes and sausage for a good cause. Proceeds from the event fund Kiwanis projects like December’s Carolighting Ceremony, Terrific Kids, Dixie Youth Baseball, The Lord Cares, the annual turkey giveaway, Pee Dee Boy Scouts, and All A’s Recognition. Darlington Kiwanis...
County Council clears the way for a new courthouse
Plans to build a new $14 million courthouse in downtown Darlington will move forward, as Darlington County Council voted unanimously at their Oct. 7 regular meeting to pursue the project.
‘A good day’: MUSC opens primary-care office
Patients seeking a primary care health practice have a new option with the opening of MUSC Primary Care Darlington, which held a well-attended ribbon cutting ceremony Oct. 9 in conjunction with the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a good day in Darlington County. We are happy to have MUSC as part of our community,” said Rep. Robert Williams (S.C. House Dist. 62). “We are so happy that they’ve made Darlington...
Society Hill council mourns 2 men killed in crash
Society Hill Town Council took a moment last week to mourn two well-known residents who were killed Sept. 26 when two pickup trucks collided near town.