Darlington leaders celebrated breaking ground on what will be the new African American Museum located in the heart of the historic downtown on Pearl Street.
- Special to The Morning News
Duke Energy and county officials will conduct testing of the outdoor warning sirens around the Robinson Nuclear Plant in Hartsville, South Carolina on July 1st between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Emmy Ribero
A Hartsville couple is planning to open a bistro and creamery at the historic passenger depot with a unique menu based on many different cuisines.
- Emmy Ribero
Darlington County voted for Alan Wilson in the runoff elections with 68.48% of votes. They also chose Stephen Goldfinch for Attorney General and Cody Simpson for Commissioner of Agriculture.
- Darlington County School District
State and federal agencies have completed environmental testing at Black Creek Elementary School and have determined that the findings do not pose a risk to students or staff.
- Special to The Morning News
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Hartsville High School teacher Derrick Nelson has been named a South Carolina Council on the Holocaust Educator of Excellence for 2026.
- Special to The Morning News
Rick Bonnoitt, a retired Darlington County business owner, was elected to the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees representing the 4th Judicial Circuit.
McLeod Health has contributed $75,000 to Florence-Darlington Technical College to support their nursing program, recognizing the increasing need for healthcare services and the shortage of nurses.
In the upcoming June 9 party primaries in Darlington County, various Democratic and Republican races are set to take place.
In a recent gathering in Florence, South Carolina, Democratic candidates shared their platforms with Pee Dee voters, organized by John Vincent for voters to meet candidates.
Coker University student-athletes excel in community engagement, ranking among the nation's best in Division II for service hours and volunteerism, as highlighted by Helper Helper.
Projects and renovations of academic buildings at Francis Marion University have been able to be completed without university debt or raising student tuition, with more projects on the way.
Darlington County has benefited from recent rainfalls helping to reduce the level of drought across the county from extreme to severe, according to a National Drought Mitigation Center map released May 28.
FLORENCE, S.C. – Eli Brum got a taste of what coaching the Florence Flamingos was like last year.
- Justin Driggers
FLORENCE, S.C. – Eli Brum got a taste of what coaching the Florence Flamingos was like last year.
- From DCSD reports
Christopher Hooks, a 2014 graduate of Darlington High School, will return to his alma mater as the new head coach for the girls varsity basketball program the school announced on Wednesday.
- Justin Driggers
Florence Post 1 opens the 2026 season this Friday in North Carolina with a revamped roster.
- GENE ZALESKI Staff Writer
Unemployment rates were down for Florence, Darlington and Marion counties in April, according to South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce data released May 22
- GENE ZALESKI Staff Writer
Democratic primaries for Darlington County Council District 2 and for S.C. House District 54 as well as a Republican primary for S.C. House District 65 are on the ballot for Darlington County as early voting begins Tuesday, May 26
- Scott Chancey
Defending state champ Airport scores 5 in the second and never looks back.
- From FMU reports
Morgan Martin slugged three home runs and drove in five to power North Georgia to a victory over FMU on Friday in the final game of the NCAA Division II Southeast Super Regional Softball Tournament.
- From staff reports
Airport earned a victory over Hartsville in Game 2 of the 4A Lower State baseball finals to force a decisive Game 3 on Saturday at Jimmy White Park.
- Special to The Morning News
The City of Darlington Water Department in South Carolina is urging all water customers to voluntarily reduce water usage due to severe drought conditions.
- Scott Chancey
Red Foxes 1 victory from winning Lower State crown and reaching SCHSL 4A's state finals.
- Emmy Ribero
FCSO made six arrests after executing a search warrant on McMillian Drive in Florence for narcotics and firearms.
- Scott Chancey
Hartsville won 9-3 over May River to earn a spot in this year's SCHSL 4A Lower State finals against Airport, the defending state champion.