Darlington County School District providing free summer meals to children
Darlington County School District will again provide free breakfast and lunch for children this summer through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Seamless Summer Meals Program. The program, which began June 10, will operate Monday through Thursday at six Darlington County sites. Anyone 18 or younger will be able to eat breakfast and lunch at no cost. No registration is required. The program will serve a variety of breakfasts and...
Homes evacuated, road closed after fuel spill
A collision between two tractor-trailers carrying fuel Friday northwest of Hartsville forced officials to shut down part of West Bobo Newsome Highway and to evacuate some homes nearby.
May Day at Cain Elementary
J.L. Cain Elementary School’s annual May Day was held on May 9. Winners were: MickiLynn Blackmon was crowned “May Queen” 2019; she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Blackmon. Dreden Bethea was crowned “May King” 2019; he is the son of Denean Jessup. Jocelynn Hudson was crowned “Little Miss” 2019; she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Welton Hudson. Landry Rogers was crowned “Little Master” 2019; he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike...
Seeing double: Identical twins work for CareSouth Carolina
They even wear the same Minnie Mouse pin on their lab coats. Heather and Lauren Worsham, identical twins, both serve as nurse practitioners in pediatrics at CareSouth Carolina. Heather, at the Hartsville site, and Lauren, at the Bennettsville site, say they didn’t discuss choosing the same profession; it just happened naturally. “We’ve always had a lot of the same interests and likes,” Heather said. “We both worked with kids growing...
‘Cruise-In’ at Joe’s Grill
The Darlington Cruisers Car Club will present its annual “Cruise-In” at Joe’s Grill June 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held at Joe’s Grill for more than 30 years, this event has become a favorite for car enthusiasts. Trophies for first, second and third place will be awarded in nine classes. Many door prizes will be given away. Proceeds will be donated to needy organizations. For more, call 843-858-0902 or...
Hartsville High students win Keep Darlington County Beautiful art contest
Kendall McRae and Mikayla Reighard, both Hartsville High School students, are the first and second place winners of the 2019 Keep Darlington County Beautiful annual art contest. Gary White, recycling coordinator for Darlington County Environmental Services, congratulated both students on their outstanding submissions, both centered on the theme of “A Cleaner Future For Our County.” “The Keep Darlington County Beautiful group has the...