Letters to the Editor – July 29, 2015
Just a note to Mrs. Knapp to say a great big THANK YOU! I have been a part of the Darlington Community for about twenty three years and have observed much of what she wrote about. Now, I like it here.
Guns and death in South Carolina
The recent murder of nine people at Emanuel Church in Charleston has sparked many different reactions. Confederate flags are coming down, people are talking about race in different ways and the subject of guns and violence is now back on the agenda in our state and country.
Letters to the Editor – July 22, 2105
My husband and I moved to Darlington five years ago. We were told it wasn’t a good area to move to, given the economic downturn, and that Florence or Hartsville were better options.
Federal crop insurance gets failing grade
The Center for Rural Affairs released a report card and white paper evaluating the performance of federally subsidized crop insurance programs on July 16.
“Big Bad John”
When I was a boy blackberry jam was a real treat at our house. Spread inside one of Mama’s big hot biscuits, accompanied by a cup of black Luzzianne coffee, I had a breakfast worth sitting down to eat. Of course my teacher at St. John Elementary School wouldn’t agree, but didn’t have to know! “How many had a glass of milk for breakfast?” they would ask each morning. My hand would reach toward the ceiling....
Letters to the Editor – July 15, 2015
Johnny August remembers Mary Demetrious I was sad to see the passing of Mary Demetrious. Mary loved Darlington and was always working on projects to improve it. The Blue Sky Mural and The J.C. Daniel Auditorium. I can remember back when it was being renovated, how hard she worked and the time she and her family spent getting it ready for the opening night. I am not sure of the exact date, but do remember that opening night there was...