Candidate filing for the special Republican primary to fill the U.S. Senate seat following Lindsey Graham's passing will begin on July 21 and end on July 28, with the seat having become vacant on July 11 upon Graham's death.
- Staff Report
A 37-year-old man, Andre Lamont McBride, has been charged with leading an event in Darlington County where alcohol was sold without a license.
- Lucy Valeski TNS/The State
U.S. Rep. Russell Fry jumped into South Carolina’s U.S. Senate special primary Monday, saying he would compete for the Republican nomination left vacant by the sudden death of Lindsey Graham. “South Carolinians need a conservative fighter in the U.S. Senate who actually delivers results,” Fr…
- Emmy Ribero
Florence, Darlington and Marion among nine counties to benefit from $23.5 million awarded to SCDOT for bridge repairs around the state. Here is what bridges are expecting upgrades.
- Special to The Morning News
Florence-Darlington Technical College has received reaffirmation for accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges through 2036.
- Emmy Ribero
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.
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.
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.
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.
HARTSVILLE, S.C. – Hartsville High School teacher Derrick Nelson has been named a South Carolina Council on the Holocaust Educator of Excellence for 2026.
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.
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In the upcoming June 9 party primaries in Darlington County, various Democratic and Republican races are set to take place.
- Emmy Ribero
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.
- From Coker reports
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.
- Emmy Ribero
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.
- GENE ZALESKI Staff Writer
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.
- 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.