2 shot, officials say
Two people were shot about midnight Saturday on Resolution Lane in Darlington County, the Sheriff’s Office said. The two were taken to local hospitals with unknown injuries. Darlington County sheriff’s deputies are investigating.
Pets of the week
Kenzo is a cutie. He is a sweet little guy who just wants a best friend! VERY cuddly and affectionate, he likes to go on walks but would rather lounge around in the sun and get belly rubs. This guy wants to be someone’s couch potato! Please give him a chance and ask for Kenzo! Male; 1 year old; 61 pounds; lab mix. Paul is a very sweet boy despite having a past that wasn’t so great. He came to the shelter by way of a court case,...
Trinity-Byrnes athletes sign with colleges
Some seniors at Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School in Darlington County have signed to play college sports next year. Kershaw Sturkie signed to play baseball for USC Sumter. Sturkie plans to major in business. Jordan Jones signed to play basketball for Coker University. Jordan played point guard for the varsity basketball team at TBCS during which time the team was twice runner up for the state championship. Jordan has received many...
Darlington woman arrested in death of unborn child
Sheriff Tony Chavis says investigators with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit have arrested a Darlington woman who gave birth to a stillborn child in October of last year. “Through a thorough and intensive investigation, my investigators were able to gather evidence and establish probable cause to show the mother’s drug use led to the death of the child,” stated Chavis. Investigators arrested Alanta Wayde...
Ronald “Ronnie” Williams
DARLINGTON – Ronald “Ronnie” C. Williams, 65, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020. Anyone wishing to pay their respects was invited to do so Friday, May 1, between 1-5 p.m. at Belk Funeral Home. Born Dec. 5, 1954, Ronnie was the son of the late Shelton and Louise Williams. He was a veteran of the Navy. Ronnie worked as a deliverer for Merita Bread for over 40 years and was known as “The Bread Man.” Surviving are his wife, Elaine...
Herald Group to chart News & Press’ future
From Staff Reports The Herald Group has assumed ownership of The News & Press effective May 1 to continue delivering quality local news and trusted advertising to the people of Darlington County. The acquisition was the perfect fit for The Herald Group and the Jordan family, who own The Dillon Herald, Dillon County’s oldest continuously operating business, having been established in 1894. The Jordans have a unique understanding of...
