Detention Center Officer nominated for award
W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center Training Officer Sgt. Lesa L. McCormick was nominated for the Law Enforcement Training Officer of the Year award through the South Carolina Training Association. “Sgt. McCormick is someone who loves people, works hard and always tries to lift the spirits of those around her,” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis. Since 2009, Sgt. McCormick has received Class 2 officer certification, Basic...
Patrol Deputies locate drugs during traffic stop
Darlington County Sheriff’s Patrol Deputies assisted the South Carolina Highway Patrol with a traffic stop at approximately 12 p.m. Nov. 24 near the intersection of Timmonsville Hwy. and Sally Hill Rd. in the Timmonsville area of Darlington County. Patrol Deputies located more than 50 ecstasy pills, 115 grams of marijuana and several pre-paid debit cards inside the vehicle. Randell Jarrad Toney, 25, of Hartsville, and Antonett...
Do you know Darlington County? Nov. 1, 2017
Last week’s photo was a reserved parking sign with unique character near the Blue Sky mural on North Main St. across the street from the Veterans Memorial. Readers with a correct guess were Bill Segars, Carolyn Abbott. Troy Abraham, Hoyt Campbell and Dolores Talbert. Today you will find another location shot. Do you know where it is? Please let us know by sending your guesses to: editor@newsandpress.net or call 843-393-3811. Deadline...
For 30th anniversary Pee Dee Coalition focuses on the future
During October 2017, Pee Dee Coalition, supported in part by United Way, marks major milestones with news of increased focus for the future on preventing interpersonal violence. This October is the 30th anniversary of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month as well as the 30th anniversary of Pee Dee Coalition’s 24-hour hospital response to victims of family violence and sexual assault. For three decades Coalition-trained advocates...
Darlington residents attend Pilot International Convention in Las Vegas
Judy Langley and Ginger Ridgill, members of the Pilot Club of Darlington, recently attended the 96th Pilot International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Langley and Ridgill were two of more than 620 Pilots who participated in the global event that drew representatives from more than 4 countries and geographic areas around the world. According to Langley, “It was a wonderful experience to be among fellow Pilots from around the world...
Northcutt named Provider Liaison at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Hartsville native Michael Batson Northcutt has been named Growth & Outreach Physician/Provider Liaison for Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. Prior to assuming this new role, Northcutt served as Director of the hospital’s Wound Care Center and Director of Corporate Health and Wellness. In her new role, Northcutt is responsible for planning and implementing outreach efforts focusing on physicians, nurse practitioners,...
