Community Connections receives DDRA grant

The Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association (DDRA) awarded Community Connections a $1,000 grant for the improvements to the facade of the building. Located at 446 West Broad St. in Darlington, the organization, founded by Lindsey Byrd, will serve as a Soup Kitchen to those in need in Darlington. The DDRA awards these specific $1,000 grants to those local businesses who take the initiative to “spruce up” the exterior of their buildings with paint, awnings and/or new signage. PICTURED HERE (left to right): Scott Bryant, Darlington Mayor Curtis Boyd, Lindsey Byrd, George Smith, Mark Face, Rev. E. Ragland “Rags” Coxe, City Planning Director Merry Morgan Smith and DDRA Boardmember Dee Dee Kehl. PHOTO BY STEPHAN DREW