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NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase and Parade: Aug. 30 Event Details Revealed for 75th Annual Cook Out Southern 500 Race Weekend
Darlington Raceway will host the NASCAR Cup Series Hauler Showcase and Parade ahead of the 75th Annual Cook Out Southern 500 Race Weekend on Friday, Aug. 30 at 4 p.m. Fans can enjoy a festive atmosphere at Florence-Darlington Technical College, where they can see and take photos with haulers from all 36 NASCAR Cup Series teams, along with family activities and entertainment. The haulers will parade through downtown Darlington to the historic Darlington Raceway for the NASCAR Cup Series Garage.
Lawsuit claims toxic chemical threatens Horry, Georgetown Co. drinking water
(WPDE) — A nonprofit conservation group filed a lawsuit against the S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) after the agency allegedly permitted a fiber company to discharge wastewater with a toxic chemical into Black Creek in Darlington. The Winyah Rivers Alliance lawsuit alleges that Respondent Fiber Industries,...
McLeod Health Foundation Receives $875,200 In Grants From The Duke Endowment
FLORENCE – The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $875,200 to establish a Community Paramedicine Program and to support AccessHealth of the Pee Dee. The Community Paramedicine grant of $375,200, will be utilized to provide ease of access and expedited care to patients...
Women's Volleyball Recognized for the AVCA Team Academic Award
Hartsville, SC- Coker University Women's Volleyball team is among the many volleyball programs that have earned the prestigious AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT for their exceptional academic achievements during the 2023-24 academic year. This award recognizes teams that maintain a high grade-point average throughout the year, showcasing their commitment to excellence both on and off the court.
Dionte' Marcell Douglas killed in bicycle accident near Timmonsville
TIMMONSVILLE, SC, (July 18, 2024) - A 44-year-old Florence bicyclist identified as Dionte' Marcell Douglas sadly lost his life Thursday night following a bicycle crash near Timmonsville Florence County. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, Douglas was riding his bicycle eastbound on Highway 76 about 2.5 miles east of...
Florence Post 1 Junior Legion wins 9-2 over Camden
FLORENCE, S.C. – Florence Post 1’s first junior legion team since 2015 remains perfect at 15-0 after Monday’s 9-2 win over Camden in the second round of the Junior AAA state playoffs at American Legion Field. With a win today at Camden in their best-of-three series (7...
SC250 hosts inaugural gathering of county delegates
COLUMBIA -- The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) convened representatives from 40 of 46 county committees at its first-ever "The Gathering" event held at the Revolutionary War Visitors Center in Camden on June 13 and 14. Participants took part in idea sharing, promoting upcoming county-sponsored events across the...
Camden moving forward with discussing housing developments
CAMDEN, S.C. — The City of Camden is moving ahead with plans to develop around 140-150 homes on parts of the Camden Training Center property. A city meeting will be held on Tuesday to discuss the proposal. Many neighbors that live close to the training center are worried about...
Darlington home believed to have been struck by lightning
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WPDE) — Lighting is believed to have struck a home Monday afternoon on Condor Circle causing a fire in the attic, according to Darlington Fire Chief Patrick Cavanaugh. Cavanaugh said there was moderate damage to the home. He added no one was home at the time of...
Fishing star Parker shares his testimony
DARLINGTON, S.C. – Close to one hundred people gathered at Darlington Presbyterian Church Sunday night to enjoy a a Wild Game Night event. The main course for the evening, however, was the testimony of fishing star and Outdoors Hall of Famer Hank Parker. Parker’s name is synonymous with the...
Scott Floyd & Bob Weaver Win CATT Lake Wateree, SC Open July 13, 2024
Next Lake Wateree Open is Sept 21 at Clearwater Cove Marina!. We welcome Furr Grading & Paving, Inc on board! Located in Cheraw, SC!. Scott Floyd & Bob Weaver win Wateree on a tough day with 5 bass weighing 10.40 lbs!. Paul Wells & Craig Haven 2nd with 7.23 lbs!
South Carolina American Legion Senior playoffs start
The road to the South Carolina American Legion Baseball senior tournament in Florence starts Thursday. League champions Richland Post 215 and Camden Post 17, post-season will have a week to wait. Both were among eight league champions to earn a first-round bye and have advanced to the second round starting...
Nicholson named assistant principal at Central
PAGELAND, S.C. — Joseph Earl Nicholson has been named an assistant principal at Central High School beginning with the 2024-2025 school year. Nicholson, a native of Richmond County and a graduate of Richmond Sr. High School, brings 28 years of educational experience from Richmond County, with 24 of those years dedicated to teaching at Richmond Sr. High, Richmond Early College, and Hamlet Middle School. Additionally, he gained four years of administrative experience as an assistant principal at Richmond 9th Grade Academy, Richmond Sr. High, and Hamlet Middle School.
Installation of Pageland High Memorial complete
PAGELAND, S.C. — Installation of the Pageland High Memorial in front of the Pageland Elementary School gym is partially completed and is almost ready for its Dedication Ceremony Thursday, July 18, at 11 a.m. at the Pageland Community Center. The Pageland High Memorial will honor all four schools that...
Barnwell earns European Union scholarship
Kathleen Barnwell, the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell “Sonny” Smith, of Camden, recently became one of two University of South Carolina (USC) students named as 2024 recipients of the Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters (EMJM) scholarships, funded by the European Union. According to an article posted to USC’s website in April, the scholarship allows students from across the world to earn two master’s degrees in two years while studying in two or more European countries.
Woman arrested after ‘squatting’ two homes
Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) deputies arrested a for third-degree burglary, trespassing and larceny after they determined she had “squatted” at two homes. Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan identified the woman as 45-year-old Christie L. Alexander, whose official address is on Yorkshire Drive in Lugoff. However, according to Boan, along with information provided on Facebook and in KCSO incident reports, Alexander made herself at home in another Lugoff residence and then one in Elgin.
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