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...
Councilman Cooper announces candidacy for Mayor of Darlington
Darlington City Councilman James “Jimmy” Cooper III formally announced Monday July 6th his candidacy for Mayor of Darlington. Cooper was elected to Darlington City Council in 2011, and is the fourth-generation proprietor of Cooper’s Barbershop in Darlington. He has also served on the Darlington City Planning Commission and the Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association. His speech was provided to the News and Press, as...
Turning the Page – One SC
As these words are being written, the ceremony of lowering the Confederate flag at the capital is happening – literally.