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November 17, 2009
Old Darlington County jail gets historical marker
The Darlington County Historical commission unveiled the county’s newest state historical marker Friday, this one at the commission’s office in the old Darlington County jail on Hewitt Street.
LETTER: Darlington County has problem with stray animals
Darlington County, my adopted home, has a problem with unwanted and stray domestic animals – specifically dogs and cats. We see them running alongside and across roadways and inside mall parking areas. In the countryside, they are sometimes seen running in small packs.
Ground broken for new Society Hill Library
It was a long time coming, but Darlington County and Society Hill town officials broke ground Saturday morning on the site where a new public library will be built for Society Hill.
LETTER: Special thanks to local businesses
The members of the Carolina Elementary School Foundation (CESEF) would like to send a huge word of thanks to the local businesses and individuals who supported our recent Annual Golf Tournament. This event has contributed to the great success of the foundation because of the fantastic support we receive year after year right here in Hartsville.
Coker College Singers to perform Mozart and Haydn with Chamber Orchestra
A performance of Mozart’s “Requiem” and Haydn’s “Te Deum,” presented by Coker College Music and performed by the Coker Singers and chamber orchestra, will take place at 7 p.m. Sunday at First Presbyterian Church in Hartsville. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.
S.C. Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth to visit Hartsville
Burry Bookstore will host S.C. Poet Laureate Marjory Wentworth and Author Batt Humphreys from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday during the Annual Christmas Open House. Wentworth will be signing copies of her children’s book “Shackles,” and Humphreys will be signing copies of his new book “Dead Weight.”
Society Hill Catfish Festival offers food, family, fun
Society Hill Catfish Festival offers food, family and fun.
DSI Metals completes perfect season
Congratulations to Coach Ron Linton and the DSI Metals Gamecocks on an undefeated season (8-0) in the Hartsville Recreation Department flag football league.
People & Events
Business Person of the Year and Caregiver of the Year nominations are sought by The Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce and the Hartsville Pilot Club.
Hartsville United Way kicks off $275,000 fund drive for 2010
The United Way of Hartsville launched a campaign to raise $275,000 in 2010 for Hartsville area service agencies with a kickoff breakfast Friday at CareSouth Carolina.
Hartsville outlasts T.L. Hanna 14-7
As Coach Jeff Calabrese told his players afterward, in the playoffs it’s all about surviving to play another day, and that’s what the Hartsville Red Foxes (10-2) did by outlasting T.L. Hanna 14-7 Friday to setup a second round contest against Northwestern this week.
Small Darlington County private development standards to change
Darlington County Council has passed an ordinance on second reading changing the county’s small private development standards and add the limitation to a family division or to “where a common interest between grantor and grantee has been determined.”
November 16, 2009
Darlington Soil and Water Conservation District Sponsors Student for Carolina Coastal Adventure
Darlington Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored Sara Rolfe of Hartsville to attend Carolina Coastal Adventure camp held at Lake Murray in October. The three-day water resources and conservation camp is sponsored by the Berkeley Soil and Water Conservation District, in partnership with the S.C. Department of Natural Resources.
Hartsville welcomes S.C. Junior Golf Association
This Saturday and Sunday, more than 110 high school athletes from all across the state will descend on the Hartsville Country Club to compete in the prestigious 12th Annual Junior Golf Players Championship. The Players Championship is the year-end event for the S.C. Junior Golf Association.
Darlington School superintendent’s contract extended
During an executive session on Nov. 9, the Darlington County School District Board of Education renewed Superintendent Dr. Rainey Knight’s contract for two years.
Forestry Commission to award stimulus funds for tree planting, public safety
The South Carolina Forestry Commission, in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service, is pleased to announce that funds are available through the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the Community Forest Health Enrichment Assistance Program. Approximately $850,000 is available to South Carolina’s city and town governments.
Downtown Christmas Open House Thursday
Merchants are getting ready for the Annual Christmas Open House from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in downtown Hartsville. Sponsored by Hartsville Downtown Development Association (HDDA), the open house encourages downtown businesses to remain open after regular business hours for an evening of shopping, entertainment and holiday spirit.
November 15, 2009
Coker College Music Presents Faculty Recital
Coker College Music presents a faculty recital by soprano Serena Hill and pianist Dr. Jun Matsuo at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Watson Theater of the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center.
November 13, 2009
Pianist Tian Ying to perform Chopin, Mussorgsky at Coker
Renowned pianist Tian Ying will perform selections from Chopin and Mussorgsky at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Watson Theater of Coker College’s Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center.
On the Red Fox Radar
The Hartsville High School Red Foxes varsity football team will host T.L. Hanna at 7:30 p.m. today in the first round of the Division II 4A State Playoffs.
Head to Society Hill Saturday for catfish, Santa Claus
The Town of Society Hill will celebrate its Annual Catfish Festival beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday.
Y Notes Nov. 13
News and Notes from the Hartsville YMCA
Worship this week
Hartsville Area Church News
Look Back at The Messenger, Nov. 12, 1959
A Look Back at The Messenger, Nov. 12, 1959
Hartsville Happenings
Hartsville Area Happenings
EDITORIAL: Pilots deserve thanks for Veterans Day event
Three days before Veterans Day I stood at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery and witnessed once again the solemn and time-honored ceremony of the changing of the guard. That was followed by three consecutive wreath-laying ceremonies, equally solemn.
November 12, 2009
Council agrees to fund broadband study up to $5,000
Hartsville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to fund up to $5,000 for a feasibility study into the possibility of creating a city-owned fiber optic network that would allow the city to offer broadband services to city residents and businesses on the open market.
ECS fifth-graders show appreciation for U.S. troops
A group of fifth-grade students at Emmanuel Christian School want the men and women of the U.S. military to know how much their service means to them.
Board breaks ground on new track
Despite the rain Tuesday, Lamar High School had something to be happy about: breaking ground on a track.
Pennington takes office
Mel Pennington took the oath of office to become Hartsville’s next mayor Tuesday.
Adlena Graham, Wanda James and Bob Braddock were also sworn in as members of Hartsville City Council.
