Darlington County Curfew
One of many trees down in Darlington County, this tree planted in 1908 on Carolina Avenue fell across both lanes at 11 am Saturday in Hartsville.
Photo by Jana E. Pye
Darlington, South Carolina, October 8, 2016: A curfew has been implemented for all in Darlington County from 7 pm tonight until 7 am tomorrow, Sunday, October 9, 2016.
Pursuant to the ordinance, the Darlington County Council has declared a State of Emergency in Darlington County on Friday, October 7, 2016. The Darlington County Administrator, the Darlington County Emergency Management Director, and the Darlington County Sheriff have implemented a curfew from 7 pm today, Saturday, October 8, 2016 until 7 am tomorrow, Sunday, October 9, 2016 for non-emergency activities.
Exceptions to this curfew include essential public safety and medical employees and essential industry staff until the proclamation is rescinded.