Deputies investigate Oates Hwy armed robbery
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Yogi Mini Mart located at 3627 Oates Hwy. in Lamar at about 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in reference to an armed robbery. Investigators believe two males entered the store with their faces covered shortly before 8 a.m. One male was armed with a handgun wearing dark colored pants with a light colored hoodie. The other male was unarmed and wearing a dark colored hoodie with light...
Hurricane Matthew hits Darlington County
As soon as Hurricane Matthew’s fierce winds subsided, work crews all over Darlington County fanned out to assess the damages and being the daunting cleanup process.
Lamar lights keep tie to Christmases past
‘Tis the season to haul out those Christmas decorations and festoon every door and window, every rail and post, with the colors of the season – and with the advent of affordable LED lighting, operating those massive tangles of holiday lights is cheaper than ever. But one Darlington County town has stubbornly refused to hop on the Light Emitting Diode bandwagon and each year the Town of Lamar still puts up old-school colored incandescent lighting, criss-crossing Main Street with glowing rainbow hues.
Holiday Decorating & Cooking: Cottage at the Crossroads
Jane and husband Leo Windham moved into their beloved cottage – located at the intersection of Hwy 403 and Hwy 401 – about six years ago. The house was Leo’s childhood home, located on land the Windhams have owned since the 1700s, and it seemed the perfect spot for the couple to downsize, unwind, and enjoy their retirement. Little did they know that they were beginning a whole new career centered around gardening, cooking, decorating, and beautifying that sweet little house, or that documenting their efforts online would win them a sizable number of fans who appreciate their hard work and dedication.
Lamar lady celebrates 97th birthday
Rozenia Nero of Lamar celebrated her 97th birthday on August 9 with a grand celebration at Mt. Tabor AME Church surrounded by her numerous friends and family members.