2 held in child’s death
A Hartsville woman and a Cheraw man were being held last week in the death of a 2-year-old child, according to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office. Jodi Breanna Holden, 21, of Hartsville, and Randall Scott Watson Jr., 24, of Cheraw, were being held at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center. Holden is the mother of the child. Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee has ruled the death a homicide. The child died from “non-accidental...
Calling all 1970 St. John’s grads
Planning is underway for the 50th reunion of the St. John’s High School class of 1970, an event set for April 25, 2020. E-mail contact information to slhowell52@gmail.com or phone/text 864-923-1263 for additional information.
Delicious seafood for Lenten dinners
During Lent, a 40-day period serving as a reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice and ultimate resurrection on Easter Sunday, Christians across the globe focus on their faith and cut out the excesses of life, with many fasting and abstaining from indulgent behaviors. Many Christians do not eat meat each Friday during Lent, also abstaining on Ash Wednesday and other holy days of obligation. That makes Lent an ideal opportunity to incorporate new...
PolyQuest Inc. celebrates 15 years in Darlington
What began in 2004 as one warehouse to store and ship resins to customers grew into a world-class manufacturing facility to process recycled plastics for the industry. “We are a resin distributor and were in need of our own storage and logistical hub to service our customers and suppliers. Given its advantaged location and depth of labor force, Darlington was the logical location for us to establish this facility,” explains John...
DCSO fires officer who’s running for Florence sheriff
A major with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office was fired from his job last week, just a few hours after announcing he would be a candidate for Florence County sheriff.
Second kidnapping suspect captured in Kansas
A second suspect wanted for the burglary of a residence near Lamar and kidnapping of the resident was captured in Kansas and is in custody in Darlington County, the Sheriff’s Office said last week. Investigators allege that on Feb. 19, Devante Lamar Clark, 26, of Bishopville, and Barry Anthony Jones Jr., 21, of Timmonsville, entered the victim’s home and assaulted the victim. The pair allegedly took money and items out of the home,...