Local Girl Scouts take journey to learn about women’s health
Are you considering a career in the health field? Do you simply want to know more about health issues that may impact you and the ones you love? Members of Girl Scout Troop 423 recently began a journey to discover more about women’s health issues. So far, their journey has included learning about various risk factors for heart disease. They recently hosted a “Love My Heart” event where they shared their knowledge with girls from other...
Coker continues efforts to make a college education affordable and accessible
Coker College has announced it has lowered the credit cost for its online undergraduate degree students from $619 a credit hour to $425 a credit hour, a more than 30 percent reduction in online program tuition pricing, in a continued effort to make a college education more affordable, accessible and convenient for the modern-day student. The price decrease will take place at the start of the 2019-2020 academic year. The price decrease...
Chamber to host 6th Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest has become an annual tradition in Darlington and this year the tradition continues at Darlington Raceway, 1301 Harry Byrd Highway in Darlington. The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce will host the 6th annual Freedom Fest this year on June 29 from 5-10 p.m. Eventgoers can listen to live music fill the air from Johnny Glenn and the Chasers, ride the rides, enjoy carnival food, shop at the merchandise vendors, and take...
Anchor Club recognizes senior members, installs new officers
Members of the Darlington Anchor Club and their parents gathered recently at Trinity United Methodist Church to hold their final meeting of the school year. Tressa Gardner, associate vice-president, SIMT, Florence-Darlington Technical College, was guest speaker for the occasion. Seventeen senior members were honored by being presented their graduation cords and a small gift. Those graduating senior members included Silas Barr, Raven...
Darlington Library hosts its first comics convention
Want to see if the Dark Knight returns his library books? Would your youngling like to learn the ways of the Force? Have a great costume collecting dust in your closet? Then the library is the place for you! Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Darlington Library will hold its first comic con, DarCon. This event will feature local vendors and artists, a bake sale, free activities for all ages, youth cosplay contests and more....
Suspect held in house burglary
A man was being held in connection with the burglary of a home on Potato House Road, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office said. Darrell Wayne Grady, 51, was arrested at a residence on Mustang Road, said Sheriff Tony Chavis. A video surveillance system at the home captured an image of the suspect. “Between the investigators’ hard work and ability to put this puzzle together along with tips received from the public, we were able to...