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October 08, 2008
South Carolina Sweet Potato Festival this Saturday
The 26th annual South Carolina Sweet Potato Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Darlington Public Square. A variety of foods, entertainment, more than 100 vendors, an antique car show, raffles throughout the day and of course South Carolina sweet potatoes will all be a part of the festival.
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge announces 2008-2009 hunting season information
The Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge announces the following dates and seasons for 2008-2009.
Bulldogs top Falcons 26-18
The Darlington Falcons took on the Marlboro County Bulldogs in prep football action on Friday in the first conference action for both teams. Marlboro County managed to hold on to a victory 26-18.
Coker ready for Taste of Coker
Coker College’s athletic department will once again be hosting its annual Taste of Coker.
Lamar holds C.E. Murray scoreless
The Lamar Silver Foxes football team held C.E. Murray to only 3 first downs and 57 total yards during the two teams’ meeting on Friday night.
Panthers pummel Knights
The McBee High School varsity football team has encountered a few injury issues this season, but the team had one of its best outings in recent years Friday night as they decimated the North Central Knights by a score of 62-16.
OBITUARIES
Obituaries
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Hartsville citizens must seek positive solutions to crimeLe
Letter to the editor from a Hartsville resident.
People & Events
People & Events
Darlington County School District seeks national accreditation
Offices around Darlington County School District are buzzing with activity in preparation for a visit from the AdvancED Quality Assurance Review Team, a team of professionals who will judge the school district’s merits and programs as part of the new AdvancED District Accreditation Process.
Selling Hartsville on its way
The Byerly Foundation’s executive director said Friday — the day after the launch of the Selling Hartsville branding and marketing initiative — that “Selling Hartsville” is now a part of the Hartsville lexicon.
City dedicates Burry Park
The City of Hartsville now officially has a new park.
October 07, 2008
Byerly Foundation seeking concept letters for grants
The Byerly Foundation is accepting concept letters for the first cycle of grant funding of the 2008/2009 year through Oct. 30, 2008. The foundation board will review the proposals and will begin awarding accepted grants during December.
Artist wins Coker Young Alumni Award
Hartsville, S.C. — Portrait artist Patricia Bell Hargrove of Asheville, N.C., received the 2008 Outstanding Young Alumni Award at Coker College’s homecoming this weekend. She was selected by the Coker College Alumni Association for her artistic talent and entrepreneurial skills.
Man arrested in attack on store owner
A storeowner near Hartsville was attacked Monday night and fired two shots from a pistol at the fleeing suspect.
Hartsville storeowner attacked, suspect arrested
A storeowner near Hartsville was attacked Monday night and fired two shots from a pistol at the fleeing suspect, according to Darlington County Chief Deputy Tom Gainey.
October 06, 2008
Judge voices safety concerns over Darlington family court facility
A state Family Court judge Monday told Darlington County Council he has some concerns about the safety of court personnel and the general public in the family court facility in the Darlington County Courthouse.
Free medical clinic expands office hours in Hartsville
The Hartsville office of the Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County is expanding its operating hours to full time as of Oct. 1, the clinic’s executive director said.
Hartsville Area Recreation Department football scores
Hartsville Area Recreation Department football scores for the week of Sept. 29
Bulldogs top Falcons 26-18
The Darlington Falcons took on the Marlboro County Bulldogs in prep football action on Friday in the first conference action for both teams. Marlboro County managed to hold on to a victory 26-18.
Civitans name Frank Hays
Members of the Hartsville Civitan Club have honored Frank Hays as Civitan of the Year. Presentation of a special plaque was made at the annual banquet held on Sept. 18, at Hartsville Country Club
Coker celebrates centennial homecoming
Students, parents, teachers and alumni turned out for a big weekend at Coker College for the Centennial Homecoming Celebration.
Cobras ready for Taste of Coker Thursday
Coker College’s athletic department will once again be hosting its annual Taste of Coker. The event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6-8 p.m. on Coker’s soccer field.
Coker’s Marsh named mens’ golf player of the month
Coker College’s Chris Marsh has been selected as the NCAA Division II Conference Carolinas mens’ golf Player of the Month during the month of September.
Falcons down Cobras in homecoming Volleyball Match
The Coker College volleyball team fell in their 2008 Homecoming match the Falcons from Pfeiffer, 3-0.
Gonzalez leads Cobras to overtime homecoming win
Cobras win! In the 94th minute of the 2008 Centennial Homecoming match at Coker College, Dennis Gonzalez netted the game winner to defeat King College 2-1.
Coker inducts pair into Athletics Hall of Fame
The Coker College Athletic Department inducted two new members to their Athletic Hall of Fame on Saturday, Elizabeth Gray Cain and Dr. James D. Daniels.
Coker women fall to King in homecoming match
The Coker womens’ soccer team was shutout in their 2008 homecoming match versus King College, 5-0.
Panthers pummel North Central
The McBee High School varsity football team has encountered a few injury issues this season, but the team had one of its best outings in recent years Friday night as they decimated the North Central Knights by a score of 62-16.
October 05, 2008
More district schools fail to meet federal standards
Despite recent gains on the PACT standardized state achievement test, fewer Darlington County public schools met federal achievement goals in 2008 under the No Child Left Behind Act.
