Governor McMaster to serve as Honorary Pace Car Rider for Cook Out Southern 500
Darlington Raceway announced today that South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will serve as the Honorary Pace Car Rider for Sunday’s Cook Out Southern 500. McMaster, a longtime supporter of NASCAR and Darlington Raceway, will participate in pre-race ceremonies before climbing in the passenger seat of the Ford Mustang Dark Horse that will lead the field to green for one of the sport’s crown jewel events and the opening race of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Chase.
Historic weekend at Darlington: Watson and Weiss claim Southern 500 Golf titles
History and heroics shared the spotlight this past weekend at Darlington Country Club, where the 62nd Southern 500 Golf Invitational crowned two champions and, for the first time in tournament history, welcomed a women’s division to the field.
Conner Shaw shares powerful testimony at Darlington Presbyterian’s Wild Game Feast
Darlington Presbyterian Church hosted its third annual Wild Game Feast on Sunday, July 26. The featured speaker for the 2026 Wild Game Feast was former University of South Carolina quarterback Connor Shaw, one of the most accomplished players in Gamecock football history.
Darlington Window displays Race Week Spirit
A new window display has rolled into 101 Pearl Street, giving downtown Darlington an early taste of Race Week excitement ahead of the big event at Darlington Raceway. The display celebrates NASCAR’s racing legends and the rich culture surrounding the sport, offering pedestrians a festive nod to the raceway’s storied history as they pass by.
Georgetown Post 114 ends Hartsville Post 53 Playoff aspirations
After taking the lead for the first time all game in the top of the sixth, Hartsville surrendered a two-run bottom of the sixth that cost them continuation in the Junior Legion playoffs as they fell to Georgetown by an 8-7 score.
FBC, Rec. Dept. host Annual Basketball Camp
Bouncing basketballs and enthusiastic cheers filled two Darlington gymnasiums recently as First Baptist Church, in partnership with the Darlington Area Recreation Department, welcomed dozens of young athletes for its free summer basketball camp.