1 dead, 1 wounded in Darlington County shooting
A shooting incident on Larry’s Drive in Darlington County on Aug. 30 has left one person dead and another wounded, according to local media reports and county officials. No details were available as of press time, but early reports quoted county Coroner Todd Hardee as saying there was one fatality. Hardee identified the man as James L. Williams Jr., 23, of Darlington. Another person was also shot in the incident, but his or her...
Hurricane preparedness guide
Tropical storms like hurricanes occur every year. Hurricanes have the potential to be very powerful and destructive storms. The National Weather Services says that, on average, 12 different tropical storms will form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea or Gulf of Mexico during hurricane season every year. Of those storms, six will turn into hurricanes. Knowing how to behave before, during and after a hurricane can save lives and...
Lots of hands in S.C. pension and health insurance cookie jars
When it comes to receiving taxpayer-funded state retirement and health insurance benefits, lots of folks have their hands out – and it’s not just government employees.
Backyard Stargazer – Exploring the skies of September
In September, the summertime constellation of Sagittarius is in the south at sunset with Scorpius and Libra to the west.
Young’s convenience store robbed Aug. 27
Young’s convenience store on North Main Street in Darlington was robbed by armed men about 4 a.m. Aug. 27. According to the Darlington Police Department, the suspects were picked up by another person driving a white minivan with a missing hubcap. If you have information on the case, call Darlington police at 843-398-4026 or 843-398-4920.
Little League plans annual public meeting
The Darlington Little League will host its annual public meeting Oct. 1 at the Harmon Baldwin Center at 300 Sanders St., Darlington, at 6:30 p.m.