Backyard Stargazer – A trip through the October skies
On Oct. 5, it’s “International Observe the Moon Night.”
Elks festivities planned this week
WPDE News 15’s Tonya Brown will serve as grand marshal for the Pee Dee United Elks Lodge 1679 & Excelsior Temple 790 annual parade Oct. 5 in downtown Darlington. Brown will sign autographs at the cookout following the parade as well. The Pee Dee United Elks Lodge 1679 & Excelsior Temple 790 annual festivities are a multiday series of events. The festivities typically draw 3,000 visitors to town. The activities begin Oct. 4,...
Clemson regulator heads up effort to tackle illegal pesticide sales
Most of us don’t give pesticides a lot of thought. But it doesn’t take much pondering to understand that weed killers, rat killers, insecticides, fungicides, fumigants and disinfectants have one thing in common: They can kill.
Hartsville High student brought handgun to campus
A student at Hartsville High School was arrested Sept. 24 after bringing a “small handgun” to campus, officials said. Officials at Hartsville High told their school resource officer that a student might have a weapon on campus, said Audrey Childers, spokeswoman for the Darlington County School District. No threats were made to students or staff, she said. The student was searched and a small handgun was discovered, she said. The...
Animal shelter holding dog adoption fest
The Darlington County Animal Shelter presents Paws-n-Pumpkins, a dog adoption event Oct. 5 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is free. Microchipping is available for Darlington County resident dogs, $20. Event also features a bouncy house, face painting, pumpkin decorating. Monetary or pet food donations gladly accepted. The shelter is at 1701 Adoption Way, Darlington. For more information, 843-598-7093.
