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Vol. 143, No. 21Darlington, S.C.

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AppreciationCookout to be held

for Darlington County veteransThe Darlington Veteran’s

Affairs Office will host a cook-out on May 26 at the AmericaLegion Post 13, located at 1752Harry Byrd Hwy in Darlington.

“We want the DarlingtonCounty veterans to come out sowe can show our appreciationon behalf of the entirety ofDarlington County. This is oursecond event; we did this lastyear, and we hope to build onthat and have a greater numberof folks showing up. It's aninformal event, so we hope vet-erans will come and enjoysome fellowship and talkamong themselves, have somefood and drinks and enjoy theday,” says Elve Williams,Darlington County VeteransService Officer.

The cookout will be from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. All DarlingtonCounty Veterans are invited.There will be hotdogs, sausagedogs, chips, drinks, and doorprizes. Please call theDarlington County VeteransAffairs Office at (843) 398-4130 with any questions.

By Samantha LylesStaff Writer

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Members of the Darlington Garden Clubare celebrating more than just the arrivalof spring. Club members recently returnedfrom a meeting of the National GardenClubs organization and brought home fiveawards recognizing various beautificationand improvement projects around the city.

Awards included Honorable Mentionfor the National Garden Week Project (pro-ject chaired by Delette Jordan); StateCertificate of Merit for the planters placedaround downtown Darlington; Third Placefor the Youth Award, for money donated tohelp fund a Children's Garden at theDarlington Library (project chaired byMarie Ross); First Place for the SarahPorter Smith Boylston Memorial GardenAward for work done during the OctoberCleanup Day at Wells Park (project chairedby Laura Burns).

Most impressively, the DarlingtonGarden Club took top honors for the SouthAtlantic Region of National Garden Clubs,Inc. for Outstanding Service (defined aspromoting the aims and objectives of gar-

dening) in the Public Relations category.“We were the only club to receive this

award,” says Ronda Duke Brown, who isfinishing up her two-year term asDarlington Garden Club president. “To berecognized at the state level for projectswithin our community is truly an honor.We are a small club and we have to com-pete with many clubs within SouthCarolina and the South Atlantic Region, soyou can imagine our surprise at winning aregional award.”

Other ongoing projects include placingbenches on the Public Square. The first ofthese has already been installed (in front ofTenampa Mexican Restaurant), and is ded-icated to the memory of late club memberJean Donald.

“Jean worked hard at the Rose Garden(on Pearl Street). I can't tell you how manyhours she and Cathy Bailey spent down atthe garden taking care of it,” says Brown.

Brown says the club couldn't haveaccomplished so much over the past yearwithout generous financial support fromlocal businesses and individuals, andnumerous hours of hard work from volun-teers who spent their Saturdays helping

clean up and maintain the city's parks andgreen spaces.

“This couldn't happen without a part-nership between the Garden Club and theCity of Darlington and the BeautificationBoard,” says Brown.

She says the Darlington Garden Clubextends special thanks to Darlington citymanager Howard Garland, City ofDarlington Beautification Board, FireDepartment and Streets & SanitationDepartment employees, and theDarlington Downtown RevitalizationAssociation for their consistent backingand assistance with everything from grantsto daily watering.

“The Darlington Garden Club wouldalso like to welcome our new president,Lou Kirchen, and we hope members of thecommunity will continue to support theclub at our next fundraiser,” said Brown,referring to the auction and breakfast/lun-cheon event known as “Card Day,” sched-uled for August 8.

To learn more about how you can jointhe Darlington Garden Club or help sup-port their projects, contact Ronda DukeBrown at (561) 234-9411

Darlington Garden Club members (left to right) Laura Burns, Carolyn Abbott, Delette Jordan, Cathy Bailey, Marie Ross, Ronda Duke Brown,and Lou Kirchen at the Rose Garden on Pearl Street. Darlington Garden Club members also placed massive planters around Darlington's PublicSquare.

Darlington Garden Club garners state awards

County talksHospitality Tax

rules anddisbursements

By Samantha LylesStaff Writer

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Darlington County Counciltook steps to change fundingmethods for county festivalsand events during a May 15special called meetingfocused on Hospitality Tax(H-Tax) policy and proce-dures.

Since implementing a twopercent H-Tax on sales of pre-pared food in unincorporatedareas of the county in 2016,Darlington County has col-lected $390,157 (as of April2017). Annual H-Tax rev-enues are estimated to be$235,804. State law dictatesthat H-Tax money may beused for tourism relatedbuildings, facilities, roads toaccess tourism destinations,and water and sewer infra-structure to serve tourism-

related demand. Also, H-Tax money can be

used for advertisement andpromotions related to tourismdevelopment. This optionmay help Darlington Countyfestivals and events by provid-ing access to a larger pool offunding than the current$55,000 available throughthe county's AccommodationsTax (A-Tax).

That A-Tax funding pool isderived from the 2 percenttax levied on all overnightstays in hotels, motels, inns,and bed and breakfast estab-lishments in DarlingtonCounty. A-Tax monies aresupposed to be used exclu-sively to fund tourism relatedactivities that draw overnightguests into area hotels fromover 50 miles away.

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Darlington Policegearing up for

Project InterceptBy Melissa Rollins

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The school year is windingdown and the Darlington PoliceDepartment is already makingplans for their second session ofProject Intercept. The summerprogram is for rising third andfourth graders in Darlington.

Darlington Police ChiefDanny Watson said that at thatage children are at a tippingpoint.

“The reason that we areusing that particular age rangeis because that is when youstart to have different kinds ofproblems, whether it is fallingbehind in math or reading orpossibly classroom behavior,”

Watson said. “What we foundwith this particular program,it's what you find with a lot ofprograms, the earlier you start,the better.”

Watson said that he thinksthat it is important for thepolice department to have aprogram like this.

“It seems strange that wewould have to be involved inpromoting good behavior,especially at such a young age,however it is something that wefeel like when you want tochange a broad trend that istaking place, you have toapproach it from the stand-point of let me get them as earlyas I can,” Watson said.

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Local craftsman creates custom knife to honor National GuardBy Samantha Lyles

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To honor the service of U.S. militaryservice members, Hartsville nativeBrandon Williams decided to use hisparticular set of skills to create a one ofa kind presentation knife, a project thatrequired a couple of months of work,significant amounts of sweat - and a lit-tle blood - to complete.

“I come from a military family, andI've worked six years with SLED doingsecurity. My two older brothers are inactive military service and my father isa Navy SEALs veteran,” says Williams.“And my friend Clarence Adams is cur-rently working on a bench dedicated tothe Darlington County Sheriff's Office,and seeing him give his time to honorlaw enforcement made me as a civilianwant to do something to honor our mil-itary.”

“It's always been a hobby and a pas-sion of mine. I grew up on a farm, so Ialways saw my granddaddy workingwith knives,” says Williams.

Working in the private securityfield, Williams says that he uses knivesas part of his work kit, but his interestin blade craft doesn't begin and endwith their daily functionality. He saysthat his engineer father imparted asense of curiosity and a desire to knownot just how things work, but how theyare created. And, to that end, heteamed up with a buddy to build amakeshift forge and delved into thehands-on process of shaping metal.

“I got into bladesmithing because Ijust love the process behind it... I wentover to a friend's house and we built aforge out of a fifty-gallon oil drum, a

truck rim, and a blower off of a tobaccobarn,” says Williams, noting that the airfrom the blower is sufficient to heatregular charcoal briquettes to tempera-tures of 3000 Fahrenheit. “Then I juststarted picking up a hammer, heatingup steel and swinging away.”

For the National Guard knife proj-ect, Williams decided on a Saxon-styleblade with a sharply angled tip and acedar wood handle inlaid with spent

9mm casings from the DarlingtonNational Guard. The knife overall isabout 14 inches, and the unsharpenedblade is approximately 10 inches.

“I started with an old lawn mowerblade that was about 30 inches long. Iheated it, hammer forged it flat, andthen hot cut it,” says Williams. “Sincethe mower blade is made of temperedsteel, I had to get the forge up toaround 1800 degrees to work with it.The original design was supposed to bea Bowie knife, but because of the hard-ness of the metal I couldn't work it intothat shape, get that curve into it.”

Even though each time Williamspicks up his four-pound sledgehammer(nicknamed Mjolnir, after Thor's ham-mer) and heads to the forge, he usesblacksmithing gloves, aprons, and eyeprotection, he was bitten by the bladeat least once during the forgingprocess, sustaining a nasty cut alonghis finger. So there is literally some ofhis blood incorporated into his cre-ation. Still, despite the occasionalinjury, he says the process is rewardingand he hopes to improve his blade-smithing skills by crafting memorial

blades for each branch of the U.S. mili-tary.

“The Marine Corps knife will bemade from parts off a 240 Bravomachine gun. For the Air Force knife,I'm getting aluminum from the landinggear of an aircraft, which I'll use tomake the handle. For the Navy, myolder brother is going to send me somepieces from a naval bulkhead. And forthe Army, a friend of mine is supposedto be sending me some scrap metalfrom an Abrams M1 tank,” saysWilliams.

While each of these projects promis-es its own challenges and rewards,Williams says the National Guard knifeis special because it taught him somuch about the process of smithing,and completing it brings a great senseof satisfaction.

“I told my dad that I feel like a proudpapa on this knife. You start with some-thing raw, and you're forming it,watching it grow into something youcan be proud of,” says Williams.

Upon completion, the blade wasgiven to the SC Army National Guard inDarlington for display in their offices.

Knife maker Brandon Williams with theSaxon-style blade he crafted to honor theDarlington National Guard.PHOTO BY SAMANTHA LYLES

By Phil Noble

This is the latest in a contin-uing series on the ethics scan-dal that is unfolding in ourstate. See others in the seriesat www.PhilNoble.com.

Image –After World War II, a fierce

but civil rivalry developedbetween Birmingham andAtlanta as to which wouldbecome the unofficial Capitalof the South.

Founded in 1871,Birmingham was a coal andsteel town with much of theownership of the principalindustries being in Pittsburghand other northern cities. Thesymbol of the city was and is alarge statue of Vulcan, theRoman god of fire and theforge. In 1950, the city’s popu-lation was 326,000.

Atlanta was founded in1837 as a railroad junctionand was known as the cross-roads of people, commerceand ideas. The Atlanta news-paperman Henry Gradycoined the term New South.In 1885, a local formerConfederate Cornel nameJames Pemberton inventedCoca Cola and his partner AsaCandler and his dependentsled the growth of Coke tobecome a global brand. In1950, the city’s populationwas 333,000.

Then came the definingissue for not only Atlanta andBirmingham but the Southand the nation as a whole –the issue of race. How thesetwo cities dealt with this issuedefined their future.

Bull Connor, police dogs,firehoses and violencebecame the image ofBirmingham. The out of stateeconomic ‘big mules’ caredmore about their profits thanBirmingham’s image or the

city’s people and they let theBull Connor crowd do whatthey pleased.

In Atlanta, the local eco-nomic leaders and Mayor IvanAllen proclaimed Atlanta as‘the city too busy to hate.’Birmingham jailed MartinLuther King; Atlanta held adinner in his honor when hewon the Nobel Peace Prize.

And, therein lay all the dif-ference. Today, Birmingham’spopulation is 1.1 million andAtlanta’s is 8.3 million.

And in South Carolina too,the business community hasplayed a key role in our ongo-ing struggle with race. In1959, Jackie Robinson usedthe white waiting room atGreenville airport and histreatment by police caused anational incident. To avoidanother black eye in thenational media, the local busi-ness community stepped inand acted. It was again thebusiness community ofGreenville that pushedthrough making MartinLuther King Day an officialholiday.

And, after the EmanuelNine shooting, it was thestate’s business communitythat aggressively and visiblypushed Gov. Haley and thelegislature to take down theConfederate flag. ManySouthern states and compa-nies nationally saw what wedid and followed our lead.

Some would argue thatrace is a ‘special case’ and thelessons don’t apply to otherissues. Ask the people andbusinesses of North Carolina.

In the 2012 election, a far-right governor and extremistlegislature were elected. Theyhave passed a whole agenda ofright wing legislation culminat-ing in March 2016 with HouseBill 2 – the ‘bathroom bill’ seek-ing to dictate use of bathrooms

by transgender people.The bill set off a firestorm of

reaction from national andglobal business, sports teams,film companies, entertainers,etc. who protested and imme-diately boycotted the state. TheAssociated Press estimated thatHB 2 cost the state $3.76 bil-lion.

As Warren Buffett said, “Ittakes 20 years to build a goodreputation and five minutes toruin it.”

Ethics –All indications are that

South Carolina is at the begin-ning of a major ethics scandal.The key questions are: How far

and how high will it go? And,what will be the long-termimpact on our state?

Time and the courts willanswer to the first questionand the answer to the secondquestion is playing outnow…right now, today.

Solicitor David Pascoe isleading the investigation andone indication of the possiblesize and scope of the scandal isthat he recently added threemore solicitors to his team ofprosecutors. Thus, today fiveout of a total of sixteen prose-cutors in the state are workingon the case.

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Memorial DayMemories

By Bill Shepard

Ah, blessed Springtime and beginning of Summer! Barefoottime had arrived! May 31",the day I had been longing for sincelast September was here. The last day of school was forefront inthis writer's mind; other activities were second-place.

Long lines of little boys and girls marching side by side,clutching tightly the bouquet of flowers they were carrying intheir hands. It is a picture out of the long past and forever wornin the mind of an old man. The year could have been any of theearly 30's, even earlier.

The only sound coming from the long line of marchers wasthat of little feet pounding the sidewalks that led from St.John's Grammar School to the courthouse lawn on the townsquare. (Do I have any witness?) Too young to know what themeaning of what they were doing was all about, but they fol-lowed orders as they were given and asked no questions. Theflowers they carried in their hands had been gathered fromwherever they could be found on the day before. The bouquet inmy own hands was gathered from along the roadsides, oldcemetery near the village, even the ditch banks and the nearbypastures. They would eventually blend in with beautiful rosesand carnations bought at a florist shop by those who couldafford the purchase price.

The long march that began at the school campus and reachedto the spot where the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stood wasmade with little minds not understanding the full meaning ofwhat it was all about. It would be in my future years that I cameto know the meaning of Memorial Day.

The tomb would be a solid mass of flowers by the time thelast bouquet had been placed upon it and would remain thatway for days to follow. The long line of marchers would returnto St. John's in the same formation as it had left. Back on cam-pus each group would return quietly to their own classroom.The last school day of the year was about to end. A proud super-intendent would commend teachers and students of their per-formance thus far, and announce that the school day and theyear were now at an end!

I headed for home, holding tightly in my hand my report cardwith the words written across the bottom...Promoted to thenext grade level! A room number and a teacher's name for thenext year would appear also. That was a long time away, thiswas now, I could not have been happier!

June, July, August, and part of September lay ahead. It wasall mine to enjoy.

The plum trees and the blackberry bushes were white, allpromising delicious fruit in the weeks ahead. The water of SwiftCreek was warming up. Mama would any day now give permis-sion for me to go skinny-dipping at the wash-hole. It was timenow to take stock to see what was left over from last year's sup-ply of fishing supplies. I could guess without taking inventory.A spool of black flax line, fishhooks and lead sinkers, a halfdozen corks, and a new cane fishing pole was needed.

Next September seemed light years away as I thought of allthe good times that lay ahead. So much can happen when youare young and carefree. Three full months of pure delight werein front of me.

Words from my favorite poem by John Greenleaf Whittier aretugging at my mind. Read them with me....

Cheerily, my little man Live and laugh as boyhood can! All too soon these feet must hideIn the prison cells of pride.Lose the freedom of the sod, Like a colt's for work be shod. Happy if their tracks be found Never on forbidden ground. Happy if they sink not inQuick and treacherous sands of sin. Ah, that thou couldst know thy joy, Ere it passes!, barefoot boy!---Whittier

Next time!Mr. Shepard is a native of Darlington, S.C., and a current resi-

dent of Piedmont, S.C. He is the author of “Mill Town Boy” and“Bruised”. He has been sharing his tales of growing up inDarlington for decades, and we are delighted to share them eachweek.

His mailing address for cards and letters is: Bill Shepard 324Sunny Lane, Piedmont, S.C., 29673.

Note: This writer attended St. John's Grammar Schoolgrades 1-7, beginning in 1928-1935. The custom of marching tothe town square and placing flowers on the Tomb of theUnknown Soldier happened each of those years. Any witnesses?Would like to hear from you. Share your memories.

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Nobody Like Mom

S.C. Political Corruption, Part 4: Image, Ethics,Business and South Carolina’s Future

By Patricia Sullivan

“A mother is she who cantake the place of all othersbut whose place no one elsecan take” is a quote I cameacross while scrollingthrough my Facebook feed. Icouldn’t agree more withthis statement. I can recallbeing a very young child,and believing that my moth-er was a superhero! Shecould do what no other per-son could do for me. Mymother always knew how toease any pain or sadness Ihad. She was my moon dur-ing the most confusing,darkest days and the sun-light that warmed my spirit.My mother was and stillremains kind, patient, car-ing, selfless, wise and full oflove, which are characteris-tics that are vital to have

when raising children. Icould not imagine what mychildhood would be likewithout her. Gratefully, Ifind myself exuding thesetraits with my first-born.

About eight months ago, Ibecame a first time mother. Iremember all of the laborpains, emotions and theactual birth of my daughterlike it was yesterday. Themoment I saw her, it seemedas though the world stoppedand all noises ceased. Thegrueling pain completelydisappeared as I stared inawe at a child that formedperfectly in my womb. WhileI was lost in her eyes and thesound of her crying, I beganmaking promises to her. Iremember saying, “I promiseyou that I will be the bestmother that I can be. I prom-ise to protect you and to loveyou forever.” The connection

I felt was like no other I haveever experienced. I was com-pletely in love. I then under-stood why my mother wassuch a great one.

This unconditional lovewill give you the patienceand peace that you’ll needthrough the most tryingtimes. I remember aninstance when I felt myselfbecoming overwhelmedbecause of the responsibili-ties that continued to pileupon me but all the worriesand concerns quickly van-ished because of my love forher. Stressful momentsseemed to always turn intoteachable moments. I wouldfind myself going back intime reflecting on how mymother handled situations asmotivation to keep doing mybest. I am forever thankfuland truly blessed to have amother that created such a

solid foundation. Withouther, I wouldn’t be half thewoman I am for my daughter.

Mothers are to be cher-ished and noticed for all thehard work they do in thisworld which is how weapproach working withmoms at Darlington CountyFirst Steps. Being a motherrequires great responsibilityand is one of the hardest,most rewarding jobs. Kindwords of gratitude goes along way so on this Mother’sDay, I encourage you toexpress how appreciative youare to any women who hasbeen a mother figure in yourlife. We celebrate mother-hood with you this May andevery month after. HappyMother’s Day!

Patricia Sullivan is theCommunications Specialist forDarlington County First Steps.

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So far, the scandal hasbrought down Speaker of theHouse Bobby Harrell, formerMajority Leader of the HouseJim Merrill and Senator JohnCourson. Perhaps dozens ofothers are lying awake at nightwith the cold sweats.

At the center of the scandalare Richard and Rick Quinnand their extensive businessand consulting dealings.Clients of the Quinns andMerrill that have been identi-fied in news reports and legaldocuments include: Gov.Henry McMaster, Sen. LindsayGraham, Attorney GeneralAlan Wilson, more than adozen members of the legisla-ture, the University of SouthCarolina, the State PortsAuthority, SCANA, the HunleyMuseum and former PresidentPro Tem of the Senate and cur-rent College of CharlestonPresident Glenn McConnell,the SC Association of Realtors,the Charleston Visitors Bureauand a number of companies.

There will surely be manymore to come and the ques-tions of their guilt or innocencewill be played out in the mediafor months and even years tocome.

Business –This ethics scandal is hurt-

ing us today. The damage thatis being done is both seen andunseen. Probably the greatestdamage we never hear about.States and companies operate

today in an incredibly competi-tive environment. Decisionmakers on the other side of thecountry or even the globe aredeciding everyday about whatcompanies they want to dobusiness with, where to invest,where they will create newjobs, etc.

A single news story passedaround via email can and doeshave a profound and immedi-ate impact. Decision makersask themselves, “Do I want todo business in a state that toler-ates this kind of corruption? If Ido, will someone come afterme in some sort of sleazy shakedown?”

Many will respond, “Whytake the chance.”

So, what can the SouthCarolina business communitydo?

The answer is a lot. I believethe business community’s rolein cleaning up the ethics scan-dal can be decisive. Here’s how:

The S.C. business commu-nity – individually and collec-tively – commits to doing some-thing.

Then develop a toughethics package and call for asingle up or down vote by thelegislature on the whole pack-age. At a minimum, it shouldrequire all legislators and polit-ical appointees to: a) annuallyrelease their income taxreturns, b) if they have a busi-ness, prohibit them from doingbusiness with any state or localgovernment entity and releasethe names and dollar ranges ofall of their clients above a rea-sonable dollar amount, c) signa pledge to refrain from doing

business with or lobbying local,county or state governmentswhile in office and for fiveyears afterwards, and d) all ofthe above should be made pub-licly available online.

The major business organ-izations should come togetherand sign on their support. TheS.C. Chamber, S.C.Manufactures’ Association,Palmetto Business Forum, S.C.Small Business Chamber ofCommerce should be the coreleadership. They should pass aresolution in support of thereform plan and encouragelocal chambers and individualbusiness and community lead-ers to sign on their support.

Prove they mean it. Thisleadership group shouldannounce they are committinga minimum of $1 million for awar chest to support or defeatlegislators based on their sup-port for the reform package.Legislators will quickly get themessage.

South Carolina’s Future –Do these image and ethics

issues really impact business?Do they have a significant andlong-term impact on a city orstate? Or, is this all just fuzzyheaded, pie in the sky moraliz-ing?

Ask businesses inBirmingham, Atlanta andNorth Carolina.

We as a state now face twointerrelated questions:

What will be our messageand image be to the nation,even the world, about whatkind of state we are?

And, will South Carolina’sbusiness community act deci-

sively?It’s an open question – and

our state’s future may dependon the answers.

Phil Noble has a technologyfirm in Charleston, is Co-founder of EnvisionSC andwrites a weekly column for theS.C. Press Association. Contacthim at [email protected] andget his columns atwww.PhilNoble.com.

Palmetto Pawn and Gun First AnniversaryPalmetto Pawn and Gun, 100 East Broad Street, Darlington; cele-brated their First Year Anniversary on May 19 & 20, 2017. Theowner, Robert Guffy and his staff showed appreciation to their cus-tomers and the community with free hotdogs and drinks alongwith a huge "everything on sale" for the weekend.

The Darlington CountyCouncil on Aging will be issu-ing free coupons to lowincome individuals age 60and older that may be used topurchase fresh produce atlocal participating farmers'markets. Each eligible personwill receive $25 worth ofcoupons that may be used atparticipating markets fromMay through October 15,2017. The coupons will beissued on a first come firstserved basis until the supplyis exhausted.

The coupons will be issuedat these locations:

o June 6th, Robert L.Grooms Building – Lamar8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

o June 6th, SocietyHill Community Center –Society Hill – 8:30 am to

12:30 pm. o June 7th, Darlington

High School Cafeteria –Spring Street. – 8:30 am to12:30 pm

o June 7th, HartvilleRecreation Department – TBThomas Center – 8:30 am to12:30 pm.

Applications must be sub-mitted in person. Proof ofidentity and residence inDarlington County is requiredin order to receive the freecoupons. Applicants mustalso meet household incomeeligibility limits. Informationregarding the income of allhousehold members isrequired to determine eligi-bility. For more informationcontact the DarlingtonCounty Council on Aging at843-393-8521.

Darlington County Council onAging holds Senior FarmersMarket Nutrition Program

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Council member LewisBrown addressed this matter,saying that funding local one-day festivals (like the LamarEgg Scramble, Society HillCatfish Festival, andDarlington's Sweet PotatoFestival) at a set amount eachyear through H-Tax wouldalleviate the need to provethese events draw overnightguests to area hotels – the“heads in beds” criteria usedto determine if they shouldreceive A-Tax funding. Brownsuggested setting aside$10,000 to be split equallyamong these three festivals.

Council member BobbyKilgo agreed, noting thatmulti-day events likeRenoFest verifiably result intourists from over 50 milesaway spending nights in localhotels and inns, and suchevents meet the A-Taxrequirements. But otherevents, like the one-dayFreedom Fest fireworks andmusic festival scheduled forJuly 1 at the DarlingtonRaceway, can apply for H-Taxfunding without having toprovide supportive dataregarding related hotel stays.

Kilgo also brought up apotential future use forHospitality Tax revenues:using that income to leveragebonds and finance large-scale

projects. County administrator

Charles Stewart suggestedsetting aside the first$35,000 in H-Tax funding todefray the cost of providingemergency services at theDarlington Raceway duringthe annual Southern 500 raceweekend. Council agreed tothis request and asked that itbe written into a resolutionfor consideration at theirJune 5 meeting.

Council asked Stewart toincorporate more stringentrequirements into the coun-ty's A-Tax ordinance, requir-ing proof of hotel stays inorder to qualify for fundingfrom that pool. By tighteningthose requirements, many of

the A-Tax applicants shouldshift over to applying for H-Tax monies. These requestsmust be made in writing tothe county administrator andwill be considered by Councilas a body, not decided orapproved by any individualcounty staffer or member ofCounty Council.

Also at this meeting,Council approved secondreading of Ordinance 17-05,enlarging the jointFlorence/Darlington CountyIndustrial and Business Park(which is located in FlorenceCounty) so that DarlingtonCounty may receive 1 percentof the net FILOT (Fee In LieuOf Taxes) payments fromFlorence County.

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“The program lasts threeweeks and it is interaction notonly with law enforcement andSROs, it is interaction with otherchildren.”

Having structure and a fewlearning opportunities eventhrough the summer, childrenmight be more prepared forthe next school year.

“Teachers will tell you thatin learning, we have a tenden-

cy to remember the first thingwe learned and the last thingwe learned; the in-betweenstuff kind of gets lost,” Watsonsaid. “What they end up doingat the beginning of the year isrehashing a lot of the stuff theyhave already done. Any timeyou can continue to promotetheir brains being stimulated,you need to do that. This alsogives them more time to bepaid attention to, which I thinkis important.”

Watson said that after see-ing good results with their first

program, the Darlington PoliceDepartment wanted to hold itagain.

“I like that we are able tointeract with these kids whoare on the cusp of they can gothis way or they can go thatway,” Watson said. “If you lookat the numbers we had fromlast year and how those kidsperformed in school, com-pared to how they had per-formed the year before, it wasa dramatic difference. Thenumber of suspensions, thenumber of referrals went down

dramatically. That is a big plus.When you are making a changethat is success. Hopefully, wecan expand this program over-time so that we can have morethan one set of kids and dolarger groups.”

During the program, chil-dren will work on study habits,how to be a leader, work ethicand having a healthy lifestyle.

Parents who are interestedin having their student consid-ered for the program can con-tact the school resource officerat their child’s school.

On Saturday, May 6, Jonathan Gainey presented Kathy McDonald ofthe Darlington County Humane Society with a check for $2,700.The check represented a $29 donation from each of the routine main-tenance service calls made by his parents' business, Gainey's Heating

and Cooling, for 29 consecutive business days. The donation wasmade in honor of Jonathan's 29th birthday and to celebrate his lovefor animals. Looking on from the bed of the truck are Jonathan'stwo-year-old son James and the company rescue dog Jake.

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Deacon DonaldJoseph Cain

Funeral services for DeaconDonald Joseph Cain ofDarlington were held at 12o’clock noonWednesday,May 17, 2017at MacedoniaMi s s i ona r yB a p t i s tChurch inDarlington.

Intermentfollowed inFaith Memorial Gardens direct-ed by Jordan Funeral Home,Inc.

Deacon Cain was the son ofthe late George and Dora CainBlackmon, Sr. He was bornFebruary 8, 1945 in DarlingtonCounty. He died on Friday, May12, 2017.

He was a graduate of MayoHigh School. He also served inthe United States Army. He wasa faithful member and deaconof Macedonia MissionaryBaptist Church.

Donald was employed atNucor Steel for 17 years untilhis retirement. He also workedfor the Darlington CountyMagistrate as a constable untilhis untimely death.

Survivors are: his lovelywife, Rudean Lighty Cain; twosons, Chris (Michelle) Cain andJames (Kristel) Bishop; adaughter, LayOntra Thomas;eight grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; a sister, Judith(John) Horne; two brothers,George Blackmon, Jr. andMichael (Mary) Blackmon;nieces, nephews, cousins, otherrelatives and friends.

He was preceded in death bya son, Donald Cain, II.

The family received friendsat the residence, 2008Leavensworth Road,Darlington.

Sherman LouisBarno, Sr.

Sherman Louis Barno, Sr.the only son of Willie Louisand Pauline Fordham Barnowas born inWashington,DC, October23, 1942. Hewas reared byhis grandpar-ents, TheRev. SamuelWilliam andOphelia Gary Fordham. Beinga PK allowed him to live in sev-eral small towns in SouthCarolina moving often andmeeting people who remaineda part of his life for manyyears.

In 1955 Sherman moved toDarlington, South Carolinabecoming a part of theDarlington County SchoolDistrict. He graduated withthe class of 1961 from MayoHigh School. Along with threeof his graduating friends theyjourneyed to Kittrell JuniorCollege in Kittrell, NorthCarolina. After Kittrell, AllenUniversity in Columbia, SCbecame his home for a fewyears. At Allen he became pas-sionately involved in musicunder the director of JohnWesley Hunter. He sang andtraveled with Allen’s choiruntil he was drafted into theUnited States Army. He contin-ued to utilize his musical tal-ents while stationed inGermany by organizing a choirand singing throughout thearea.

After returning toDarlington, he began workingat B.A. Gary Middle Schooland enjoyed the intriguingmoments spent with youngpeople. Although Sherman’sinterests were music andchoral directing, his first lovewas mortuary science. Afterserving an apprenticeship atJordan Funeral Home, heattended the Pittsburgh

Institute of Mortuary Science,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.Since 1969 Sherman has beenemployed at Jordan’s as a full-time Licensed Funeral Directorand Mortician.

Sherman began playing thepiano for Bethel AfricanMethodist Episcopal Church in1955. He started with theyouth choir and graduallybegan rehearsing with olderyouth in the church. Thisdeveloped into a CommunityChoir that consisted of youngpeople from several churchesin the area. Eventually hebecame the Minister of Musicwith total interest in theorgan, and remained in thisposition until his death.

He is survived by one son,Sherman Louis Barno,, Jr. andwife Maoula, along with theirchildren, Kelsey McCray,Ethan and Zion Barno; hisdaughter Mrs. ShanaElizabeth Harrell and husbandDwayne along with their chil-dren, Jacoby and JadenHarrell and Makel Barno; hissisters, Paula Barno Outlawand Leigh Barno Wingate;grandson Jalen Barno; He waspreceded in death by his sonMichael Wallace Barno.Additionally, he is survived byfirst cousins who knew him asa brother, nieces and nephews,grand and great, who calledhim Uncle Sherman, and amultitude of those whothought of him as friend.

Viewing was held at 704Washington Street,Darlington, SC, May 18, 2017,beginning at 8:00 a.m. ACelebration of Life was heldfrom 6 until 8 p.m., 704Washington Street. FuneralServices were Friday, May 19,11 a.m. at Bethel AfricanMethodist Episcopal Church,1331 South Main Street,Darlington, SC. Burial fol-lowed at Faith MemorialGardens, Darlington, SCdirected by Jordan FuneralHome.

Alva Jeanne SandersAlva Jeanne Sanders

passed away on May 16, 2017,at age 70. She was born inCharlotte, NC and raised inDarlington, SC. She attendedschool at St. John's HighSchool and Florence-Darlington Technical College.She is survived by her hus-band Jack and his son; hergranddaughter Courtney; herfather and step-mother DavidL. and Ardith Garner; heraunt Irene Carrigan; and fivebrothers and four sisters.Family services are pending.

Cindy Baker YoungCynthia ‘Cindy’ Ann Baker

Young, age 64, died Tuesday,May 16, 2017 at her resi-dence. A funeral service washeld at 3 p.m. on Friday, May19th in the chapel of BelkFuneral Home, with burialfollowing in Grove HillCemetery. The familyreceived friends from 6 to 8p.m. on Thursday at thefuneral home and other timesat 2573 Swift Creek Road,Hartsville.

Cindy was born inDarlington County, daughterof the late Timothy and DorisLofton Baker. She was theowner and operator of TheFlower Petal and a talentedfloral designer. Cindy wasoften seen at Takis Diner inDarlington, enjoying her cof-fee and talking with people.She also enjoyed watchingNASCAR, fishing, and most ofall, watching her grandchil-dren play ball.

She is survived by her son,Trey (Tanjah) Hall ofHartsville, her daughter,Bridgette (Andy) Harris ofBishopville; her grandchil-dren, Chase Hall, Tanner Hall

and Isabella Harris, a sister,Julia Courtney of Darlington,nieces and nephews, Lindsay(Brent) June, Blake (Rachel)Courtney and Dale Baker, asister-in-law Debbie Bakerand many great nieces andnephews.

She was preceded in deathby her brother Timmy EdwardBaker and a half-sister,Barbara Cribb.

Memorials may be made tothe Darlington CountyHumane Society RescueFund, PO Box 503,Darlington, SC 29540.

A guestbook is availableonline at www.belkfuneral-home.com.

Julia MoodyJulia Ruth Sheffield

Moody, age 88, died Tuesday,May 16, 2017. A gravesideservice was held inMechanicsville BaptistChurch Cemetery at 2 p.m. onSaturday, May 20th, directedby Belk Funeral Home. Thefamily received friends onehour prior to the service atthe church.

Born in Darlington onOctober 19, 1927, she was thedaughter of the late Streetand Vera Sheffield. Sheenjoyed square dancing andoften traveled to various loca-tions to dance.

She is survived by her chil-dren: Agnes Thomson, TerryLeroy Moody, Tommy EugeneMoody, Phillip Wayne Moody,Michael James Moody, hersister, Louann and ninegrandchildren.

She was preceded in deathby her husband, Leroy Moody.


Betty Rogers BoydBetty Rogers Boyd, 91, of

Darlington died on Friday,May 5, 2017.

Funeral services were heldon Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 2p.m. in Central BaptistChurch. Burial followed inDarlington Memory Gardens,directed by Kistler HardeeFuneral Home of Darlington.The family received friendsfrom 6 until 8 p.m. onSaturday, May 6, 2017 atKistler Hardee Funeral Home.

Mrs. Boyd was born inWashington, North Carolina.She was the daughter of thelate Nicholas Rogers and LucyGray Rogers. Mrs. Boyd wasthe “Comptroller” at FitnessWorld Gym and attendedCentral Baptist Church. Shewas a member of the FirstFree Will Baptist Church andwas a very strong woman.

Surviving are her children,Curtis Boyd and wife, Deniseof Darlington, Kathy BoydNorris and husband, Wayneof Darlington, Patricia Tilleyand husband, Tony of Reform,Alabama, and Wanda Easonand husband, Ronnie ofGastonia, NC; her grandchil-dren, Tyler Boyd, SpencerBoyd, Conner Boyd, PressleyNorris, Andy Norris, ChuckNorris, Christy Nettles,Brittany Koenig, AmandaKincaid, Matthew Tilley, BartTilley, Keicia Lynn, and NitaRyan; her brothers, JohnRogers of Mechanicsville, VAand Joel Rogers of Ayden, NC.

Mrs. Boyd was preceded indeath by her husband, JamesHenry Boyd, Jr.; and by hersiblings, Jake Rogers, DavidRogers, Eula Gaskins, LoyceRogers, Barry Rogers, HaroldRogers, and Estelle Anderson.

Memorials may be made tothe McLeod Hospice, 1203 E.Cheves Street, Florence, SC29506.

Family and friends areinvited to sign the onlineguest book at www.kistler-hardeefuneralhome.com.

Rev. Billie F. Fryar, SrRev. Billie F. Fryar, Sr., age

83, passed away Saturday,May 20, 2017. Funeral servic-es were held 3 p.m. Monday,May 22nd in the LamarChapel at Belk Funeral Home;burial followed in Will ofFaith Cemetery in Lamar. Thefamily received friends onehour prior to the serviceMonday at the funeral homein Lamar.

Born September 2, 1933 inGouldbusk, TX, Rev. Fryar isthe son of the late Fred Fryarand Eula Mae West Morris.He served four years in theU.S. Marine Corp, and thenattended Piedmont BibleCollege. He was a member ofthe American Legion, and wasthe founder of the AreaRescue Mission now House ofHope of the Pee Dee. He was amember of West FlorenceBaptist Church.

Surviving are his belovedwife, Emogene Rogers Fryarof Lamar; his children, Janice(John) Kaess of Jacksonville,FL, Pastor Freddie (Kathy)Fryar of Rainelle, WV, Steve(Teri) Fryar of Thomasville,NC; daughter-in-law, SaraFryar of King, NC; his grand-children, Michael, Aaron,Hailey, Anna, Jeremy,Tabitha, Rebecca, Caleb,Danielle, Scott, Chris, and anumber of great-grandchil-dren; his brothers, Robert(Karen) Fryar, and Dean(Peggy) Fryar; his sister, Betty(Joe) Devera; a special broth-er-in-law, Bud Rogers, and aspecial sister-in-law, JackieShealey.

Memorials may be made toHouse of Hope of the Pee Dee,www.hofh.org, or to WestFlorence Baptist Church,3354 Hoffmeyer Rd,Florence, SC 29501.


Pat McLellanChrisley

Beloved daughter, sister,wife, mother and friend,Patricia McLellan Chrisleypassed away Thursday, May18, 2017 in St. Cloud, Florida.Born on January 1, 1957, Patwas the youngest child of thelate Samuel C. and AnnieDowling McLellan. She was aproud graduate of ClemsonUniversity and received aMaster’s Degree in Educationfrom Francis MarionUniversity. She taught atSpring, Brockington andSpaulding Elementary schoolsin the Darlington CountySchool District. Pat loved herfamily, friends and especiallyher Clemson Tigers. Pat’sproudest accomplishment wasbeing an amazing mother toher two sons, Dana and Nick.Pat is survived by her husbandDanus Chrisley, her son Dada(Angel) Chrisley, her brotherand sisters: Eddie (Jean)McLellan, Carol (Wade)Jordan, Nancy Vivian, Marsha(Darrell) Johnson; her sister-in-law, Janie (Gary) Davis; herbrother-in-law, Dale (Judy)Chrisley, her father-in-law,Miles “Smokey” Chrisley,numerous nieces, nephewsand her dearest friend FranKnotts. In addition to her par-ents, Pat was preceded indeath by her younger son NickDowling Chrisley and a broth-er-in-law, Paul Vivian. Thefamily will receive friends onThursday, May 25 from 5 to 7p.m. at the American LegionHut, 1752 Harry ByrdHighway, Darlington, SC,29532. In lieu of flowers,memorials are suggested inPat’s or Nick’s name to BrainyCamps- a consortium of resi-dential camps and services forchildren with chronic healthconditions (brainycamps.com)

L i v i n g o n P u r P o s e

The memories of ourloved ones live within us

By Dr. William Holland

Through the wintermonths, I had been thinkingabout how I was going totackle the huge project ofreplacing our privacy fencein the spring. I have builtthis type of fence before andthose of you that are famil-iar with this will understandwhen I say it is very hardwork, especially when youare doing it by yourself.Digging post-holes are notfor the faint of heart – ha! Iretired in 2014 and have notreally been involved withstrenuous activity for awhile, so when I startedtearing down the old fence,I knew the first day this wasgoing to be rough. Yes, therewere days I thought aboutcalling a fence company totake over, but to be honest,as I kept going, the better Istarted to feel. I would startearly trying to come up witha game plan for the day,drinking coffee as I contem-plated. The weather wascool and it was very peace-ful listening to the breezeflowing through the treesand the birds in all their glo-rious and enthusiasticsinging seemed to beencouraging me to keeppressing forward. I finallyfinished the other day and Iam very grateful to be ableto mark that from my listand now I can move on toother projects I need toaccomplish.

When I was growing up,my dad was a custom home-builder and he taught me alot about construction. Hepassed away last year andmy mom gave me someboxes of tools that he hadsaved from the past and Iput them in my shop. Theother day I was looking for adrill bit and noticed dad’sold set of bits and as Iopened that old familiar yel-low plastic box, I remem-bered the good times wespent working together. Theflood of emotions took meby surprise and I just satdown and allowed the mem-ories to roll like I was watch-ing an old movie. My dadwas very talented and I wasalways amazed at hisstrength and what he coulddo when it came to building

things. He was creative andhad an ability to problemsolve and was not afraid ofhard work. He was respect-ed for his high level ofexpertise and was definitelya true craftsman.

As I thought about howmuch I miss him, I wasreminded that one day I willsee him again. It seems Inever really considered howprecious my time was withhim but now I think what ablessing it would be to hearhis voice again. I am sureyou feel the same way aboutyour loved ones and how wehave a tendency to take forgranted they will always bethere. We have a smallplaque in our house that Iwalk past everyday whichsays, “You will never be for-gotten although we are farapart – your memories livewithin me forever in myheart” and how true this is.We have a brief opportunityon this earth to spend timewith each other and hope-fully to also get to knowGod, as the Bible declaresthat for those who are born-again in Christ, death is notthe end – but actually thebeginning. This gift of eter-nal life is the best news thathas ever been given!

John chapter 14 says,“Let not your heart be trou-bled: ye believe in God,believe also in me. In myFather’s house are manymansions: if it were not so, Iwould have told you. I go toprepare a place for you. Andif I go and prepare a placefor you, I will come again,and receive you untomyself; that where I am,there you may be also.” Mayyou be comforted to knowthere is a heaven where youcan live with God foreverand be with your loves onesagain. “And God shall wipeaway all tears from theireyes; and there shall be nomore death, neither sorrow,nor crying, neither shallthere be any more pain; forthe former things will passaway” Revelation 21:4.

Dr. Holland lives in CentralKentucky where he is aChristian minister and author.Ask for a free copy of his newCD called, “Keeper of my soul”at: billyhollandministries.com

Contact Danny Weaverat 843-616-2146 or

Steve Crosby at 843-617-7240www.darlingtonveteransmemorial.com

Join In Our Memorial DayCeremony at Darlington’sVeterans Memorial Park

“Honoring the men and women whofaithfully served our nation and

preserved our freedom and liberty.”

May 29, 2017 - 11 a.m.Corner of Main Street &

OrangeStreet on the Town Square

Our Freedom ... Their Sacrifice

Weekly Events

Centennial FarmersMarket

This market features fresh,organic gourmet foods, free-range eggs and homegrown,healthy foods including home-made breads and sweet treatsand as always, live music andentertainment! EveryThursday from 4 – 7 p.m.Location: Corner of 5th St. andCarolina Ave. in Hartsville.

DarlingtonElks Lodge

Tuesdays: Swing/Shagdance lessons, "New" linedance lessons from 8-10 p.m.

Wednesdays: Karaoke from8-10 p.m.

Thursdays: Bingo at 7:30p.m.

Darlington Elks Lodge islocated at 836 TimmonsvilleHwy. For more info: 843-393-1451

Paws to ReadPaws to Read is a literacy

program where emerging andreluctant readers can createpositive emotional connectionswith reading. Therapy DogsInternational with their train-ers come for one-on-one read-ing sessions on the firstSaturday and third Tuesday ofeach month at 12:30 pm. and3 p.m. respectively at theDarlington Library Branch.

Story Time Darlington: Thursdays at 10

a.m. Info: 398-4940 ext. 305. Hartsville: Tuesdays at 10

a.m. Info: 332-5115 ext. 7.Society Hill: Thursdays at

11:00 a.m. Info: 378-0026�Lamar: Thursdays at 11:30

a.m. Info: 326-5524

Library YouthPrograms:

Darlington Tuesdays at4:00 p.m.

Lamar Family Movie Day:Tuesdays 4:00 p.m.; YouthProgram: Thursday at 4:00p.m.

Crochet & Knit ClubsLamar: each Monday at

4:30 p.m. 326-5524 Society Hill: each Friday

from 2-4 pm 378-0026 Darlington: 2nd Friday of

the month 10 a.m. - noon 398-4940

Hartsville: “The Stitchers”group meets the 1st & 3rdMondays and 2nd & 4thThursdays at 5 pm.

Pee Dee SCORE Pee Dee SCORE (Service

Corps of Retired Executives)offers Free confidential coun-seling to America's small busi-ness, serving Darlington,Florence and surroundingareas. Existing and start-upbusinesses can schedule anappointment by calling theHartsville Chamber ofCommerce at 843-332-6401.

NarcoticsAnonymous (NA)Meetings for Narcotics

Anonymous (NA) are held atthe Church of God on 620

North Main Street inDarlington. Meetings will beheld every Tuesday andThursday at 7 p.m.

AlcoholicsAnonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous willhold an open meeting of bigbook and traditions studiesweekly at 8 p.m. Mondaynights at Trinity UMC on PearlStreet. Use Orange Streetentrance. Info: 843-395-6897.

AA meets at the HartsvilleAA Hut, 310 S. McFarlandStreet: 12 noon and 6 p.m.Monday/Wednesday; 12 noonand 8 p.m. Tuesday,Thursday, Friday, Saturday;and 8pm Sunday.

Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon is a fellowship of

adult relatives and friends ofalcoholics for mutual support.Visitors are welcome.Childcare is not available. Al-Anon meetings:

Thursdays at 8p.m at theHartsville AA Hut, 310 S.McFarland Street. Info: 843-992-2981.

Yoga for BeginnersYoga will be held at the

Darlington Library the 1stand 3rd Saturday each monthfrom 12:30-2 p.m.

Book ClubThe Darlington Library

Book Club meets the 3rdSaturday of each month12pm-1 p.m. Stop by thelibrary to pick up eachmonth's selection.

League of WomenVoters Meeting

The League of WomenVoters of Darlington Countywill meet at 7 p.m. onThursday, May 25 at theCouncil on Aging Building,402 Pearl St., Darlington. BillHeitsman, college instructorand longtime high schoolteacher, will speak on theresponsibilities of citizens inour democracy. The public isinvited. Refreshments will beserved. For more informationcall 843-332-6468.

AppreciationCookout for

Darlington CountyVeterans

The Darlington Veteran’sAffairs Office will host acookout on May 26 at theAmerica Legion Post 13,located at 1752 Harry ByrdHwy in Darlington. The cook-out will be from 11 a.m. to 2p.m. Darlington CountyVeterans are invited so wecan show our appreciation fortheir service. There will behotdogs, sausage dogs, chips,drinks, and door prizes.Please call the DarlingtonCounty Veterans AffairsOffice at 843-398-4130 withany questions.

Class of 1957Reunion

The St. John’s High SchoolClass of 1957 60th Reunionwill take place May 27 at theBonnoitt’s Cabin, 2226 LideSprings Road in Darlington.The reunion will start at 11a.m. The cost is $15 andincludes a barbecue lunch. Fordirections to the cabin, contactJohn Bonnoitt at 843-616-4386.

Club AnniversaryThe Sonoco Men Club will

celebrate its 57th anniversaryon Saturday, May 27, 4 p.m. atthe Center Theatre inHartsville. The group will bepraising God through songs.Guest performers include CarlBlair and The Family Circlefrom Charlotte, NC; the BJ’sfrom Timmonsville, SC and theGospel Holy Heir fromFlorence. Come join in anafternoon of the great gospelmusic for the entire family. Formore information, call CharlesMayshack at 843-332-4466.

Ag + Art TourThe tour will be in

Chesterfield, Darlington,Florence and Horry CountiesJune 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,and June 4, from 1 p.m. to 5p.m. A listing of participatingfarm sites can be found atwww.agandarttour.com/sites.

Darlington CountyCouncil Meeting

The Darlington CountyCouncil meets on Tuesday,

June 5, 2017 at 6 p.m. and thefirst Monday of each month at6:00 p.m., at the CourthouseAnnex/EMS Building, 1625Harry Byrd Highway (Highway151), Darlington, SC. TheCouncil encourages citizenparticipation and provides anopportunity for citizens topresent their concerns at thebeginning of each regularmeeting. Those wishing tomake a presentation shouldcontact the Clerk to Council at843-398-4100 or [email protected].

Darlington CityCouncil Meeting

The Darlington City Councilwill hold their monthly meet-ing on June 6 at 6:30 p.m. inthe City of Darlington CouncilChambers at City Hall, locatedat 400 Pearl Street.

Market onDarlington SquareFirst Saturday of the month

May through October (noJuly) from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visitwith the community, listen tolocal music, and enjoy a vari-ety of vendors and foodSaturday, June 4.

DDRA SpringConcert Series

Enjoy local, live music andarea restaurants’ eats from 7 –10 p.m on Liberty Lane onPearl St. in DowntownDarlington on Friday, June9

American LegionAmerican Legion Post 13 of

Darlington will meet Thursday,June 9 at the Post on HarryByrd Highway next to theSouth Carolina National GuardArmory. A meal is served at 6p.m. and the monthly meetingfollows. The nation's largestVeterans organization invitesits members, eligible Veterans,and active NationalGuard/Reserve personnel toattend.

NAACP MeetingThe Darlington Branch of

the NAACP meets 7 p.m., June13, at 109 Pearl St.,Darlington.

Freedom FestThe Darlington Chamber of

Commerce is hosting FreedomFest at the Darlington RacewayJuly 1 from 4 to 10 p.m. Theevent features food, live music,a car show, carnival rides, lapsaround the Track Too Tough toTame and one of the finestfireworks displays in SouthCarolina.


The Darlington CountyCouncil meets on Tuesday, July3, 2017 at 6 p.m. and the firstMonday of each month at 6:00p.m., at the CourthouseAnnex/EMS Building, 1625Harry Byrd Highway (Highway151), Darlington, SC. TheCouncil encourages citizenparticipation and provides anopportunity for citizens topresent their concerns at thebeginning of each regularmeeting. Those wishing tomake a presentation shouldcontact the Clerk to Council at843-398-4100 or jbishop@dar-

cosc.com.


The Darlington City Councilwill hold their monthly meet-ing on July 4 at 6:30 p.m. inthe City of Darlington CouncilChambers at City Hall, locatedat 400 Pearl Street.


the NAACP meets 7 p.m., July11, at 109 Pearl St.,Darlington.


Darlington will meet Thursday,July 13 at the Post on HarryByrd Highway next to theSouth Carolina National GuardArmory. A meal is served at 6p.m. and the monthly meetingfollows. The nation's largestVeterans organization invitesits members, eligible Veterans,and active NationalGuard/Reserve personnel toattend.

Darlington PlanningCommission

The City of DarlingtonPlanning Commission willmeet Tuesday, July 18 thethird Thursday of every othermonth at 9 a.m. unless noteddifferently at the DarlingtonLibrary or at the conferenceroom at City Hall and as need-ed or requested by CityCouncil.


Enjoy local, live music andarea restaurants’ eats from 7 –10 p.m on Liberty Lane onPearl St. in DowntownDarlington on Friday, July 21

Darlington CountyAmbulance Commission

The Darlington CountyAmbulance Commission willmeet on Tuesday, July 25 at 6p.m. at the EMS/EPA BuildingCourthouse Annex, 1625Harry Byrd Highway. For ques-tions, contact: 843-398-4450.

Market onDarlington Square First Saturday of the month

May through October (noJuly) from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visitwith the community, listen tolocal music, and enjoy a vari-ety of vendors and foodSaturday, August 5


The Darlington CountyCouncil meets on Tuesday,August 7, 2017 at 6 p.m. andthe first Monday of eachmonth at 6:00 p.m., at theCourthouse Annex/EMSBuilding, 1625 Harry ByrdHighway (Highway 151),Darlington, SC. The Councilencourages citizen participa-tion and provides an opportu-nity for citizens to presenttheir concerns at the begin-ning of each regular meeting.Those wishing to make a pres-entation should contact theClerk to Council at 843-398-4100 or [email protected].


The Darlington City Councilwill hold their monthly meet-ing on August 1 at 6:30 p.m. inthe City of Darlington CouncilChambers at City Hall, locatedat 400 Pearl Street.


the NAACP meets 7 p.m.,August 8, at 109 Pearl St.,Darlington.


Darlington will meet Thursday,August 10 at the Post on HarryByrd Highway next to theSouth Carolina National GuardArmory. A meal is served at 6p.m. and the monthly meetingfollows. The nation's largestVeterans organization invitesits members, eligible Veterans,and active NationalGuard/Reserve personnel toattend.


Enjoy local, live music andarea restaurants’ eats from 7 –10 p.m. on Liberty Lane onPearl St. in DowntownDarlington on Friday,September 1.

Market onDarlington Square First Saturday of the month

May through October (noJuly) from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visitwith the community, listen tolocal music, and enjoy a vari-ety of vendors and foodSaturday, September 2


The Darlington City Councilwill hold their monthly meet-ing on September 5 at 6:30p.m. in the City of DarlingtonCouncil Chambers at City Hall,located at 400 Pearl Street.


Darlington will meet Thursday,September 8 at the Post onHarry Byrd Highway next tothe South Carolina NationalGuard Armory. A meal isserved at 6 p.m. and themonthly meeting follows. Thenation's largest Veteransorganization invites its mem-bers, eligible Veterans, andactive National Guard/Reservepersonnel to attend.


The Darlington CountyCouncil meets on Tuesday,September 11, 2017 at 6 p.m.and the first Monday of eachmonth at 6:00 p.m., at theCourthouse Annex/EMSBuilding, 1625 Harry ByrdHighway (Highway 151),Darlington, SC. The Councilencourages citizen participa-tion and provides an opportu-nity for citizens to presenttheir concerns at the begin-ning of each regular meeting.Those wishing to make a pres-entation should contact theClerk to Council at 843-398-4100 or [email protected].

If you have lost or found a pet, go online to www.darlingtonhumane.org and click on thelink Lost/ Found Pets. You will be directed to the www.thelostpets.com Web site whereyou can register your missing pet.

You will be able to provide a detailed description of your missing pet, as well as attach a photo.Upon registering your lost pet, an e-mail alert will be sent to the Darlington Shelter’s e-mailaddress. This will allow the Shelter staff to recognize your lost pet should it arrive at the facility.

"Practically Perfect!" I know the staff was talking aboutme when they said, "practically perfect," and I mustadmit I could not agree more! I'm a wee bit shy whenwe first meet but then in no time, I'm happy to sharewith you my sweet, friendly side. Now I begin theexciting process of interviewing for my first, long term,full time pet job. Won't you stop on by today and askfor me, Mabel? 6 mos old; brown tabby; female

Who doesn't love a sweet little hound girl? Ginny wassuch a sweetheart today and was so happy to be get-ting attention. She walked like a pro on the leash andtook treats so gently. Ginny knows what it's like to havea family to love and she misses living with people somuch. She would love to start a new life with her fur-ever family. 65lbs; 1 yr old; pointer/lab mix; female

Have you lost or found a pet?

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Club AnniversaryThe Sonoco Men Club will

celebrate its 57th anniversaryon Saturday, May 27, 4 p.m. atthe Center Theatre inHartsville. The group will bepraising God through songs.Guest performers include CarlBlair and The Family Circlefrom Charlotte, NC; the BJ’sfrom Timmonsville, SC and theGospel Holy Heir fromFlorence. Come join in an after-noon of the great gospel musicfor the entire family. For moreinformation, call CharlesMayshack at 843-332-4466.

Oates Baptist ChurchSinging

Oates Baptist Church, 3569Oates Highway Lamar, willwelcome The Singing Courierson Sunday May 28th at 6 p.m.Everyone is invited to come fora great night of music and wor-ship. Admission is free. If youhave any questions you maycontact Pastor Gerald McAlisterat 843-307-6203.

Bible AcademyBethel AME Church will

have the Put on the WholeArmor of God Bible AcademyTuesdays in June. The academywill take place from 10 a.m. to2 p.m. and lunch will beserved. Registration will beJune 3 at the AME FellowshipHall. For more information,email [email protected].

Vacation Bible School Macedonia Missionary Baptist

Church, Darlington, SC will holdtheir VBS June 5th through 9thfrom 5 - 8 p.m. daily. The theme isThe Faith Run- on course with God!

One Day Women’sConference

The Women’s Ministry of

New Beginnings Church will behaving a One Day Women’sConference June 10 beginningat 10 a.m. Women are invitedto come and see what God hasin store for them. Admission isfree and lunch will be served.Guest speakers will be PastorDebra Taylor and Sister JoyellHicks from Marion, VA. Formore information call MelissaDunn at 843-409-2797 orRaven Johnson at 843-858-7191. The conference will beheld at The Music Hall, 1945Harry Byrd Hwy. in Darlington.

Oates Baptist ChurchSinging

Oates Baptist Church, 3569Oates Highway Lamar, will wel-come The Oxendines fromLumberton, NC on SaturdayJune 24th at 6 p.m Everyone isinvited to come for a great nightof music and worship. Admissionis free. If you have any questionsyou may contact Pastor GeraldMcAlister at 843-307-6203.

Bible StudyBible study at Mt.Zion

Tabernacle Believers Church426 W. Broad St. Darlington,on Tuesday nights at 6:00 p.m.Bible study led by Rev.LarryScipio. Contact DeaconZ.Frierson at 843-992-3158 orchurch 843-992-8125. Comejoin us.

St. Catherine'sEpiscopal Church

3123 W. Palmetto St.,Florence. Worship Time: 11a.m. (4th Sunday 8:30 a.m.)Sunday School: 9:45a.m.Phone: 843-601-3672

Facebook: St.Catherine’s ECVicar: The Rev. Jeffrey R.Richardson

Lawson Grove BaptistChurch

3585 Lawson Grove Rd,Hartsville. Sunday-- ChurchSchool at 9:45a.m. andWorship Service at 10:45a.m.Wednesday-- Prayer 6:30 p.m.Bible study 7p.m.

Streaming Available at law-songrovebaptistchurch.com

Black Creek BaptistChurch

Black Creek Baptist Church,located 139 Mont Clare Road,Dovesville, announces theirhours: Sunday: 10 a.m.Sunday School, 11a.m.Worship Services and 6 p.m.Evening Worship. Wednesday:6:30 Adult Bible Study; YouthBible Study, Children (ChildrenIn Action) 7:30 Adult ChoirPractice

Covenant BaptistChurch

Covenant Baptist Church,located at 628 Pocket Road,announces their hours:Sunday: 10 a.m. SundaySchool, 11a.m. Spoken WordService. Wednesday: 6 p.m.Bible Study. Need a ride tochurch? Call 843-393-7872.

Mt. Zion TabernacleMinistries

Mt. Zion TabernacleMinistries 426 W. Broad St. inDarlington announces theirhours

1st/3rd Sunday PastoralSunday: Sunday School at 9:30a.m. Church Services 11:00Elder M. Frierson 2nd/4thSunday: Sunday School at 9:30by Deacon Z. Frierson Serviceat 11:00 a.m. Min.GeraldGreen. The community is invit-ed to attend. Come expectingto hear the anointed Word.Contact Deacon.Z.Frierson843-229-3158

The Lord CaresPlease continue to assist

The Lord Cares in caring forthose in need in the Darlingtonarea. T.L.C.’s food bank islocated at 201 Grove Street inDarlington. They are openMonday, Wednesday, andThursday from 10 a.m. until 12p.m. Donations of non-perish-able food items (especiallycanned meats) are needed, asare toiletries, bathroom tissue,and paper towels. Mail mone-tary donations to: The LordCares PO Box, 1457,Darlington, SC 29540

Screen on the Green, theCity of Hartsville’s free series ofsummertime movies, willlaunch Saturday, May 27 with ashowing of “NationalTreasure,” sponsored byAllstate Insurance – RobinetteInsurance Agency, Inc., inBurry Park, 131 Cargill Way.

“National Treasure” followsthe story of Ben Gates, a histo-rian, in search of a legendarytreasure through riddles andclues on some of the nation’smost valued documents beforethe treasure falls into thewrong hands. The movie israted PG for action violenceand some scary images.

The showing begins at dusk,8:53 p.m. or later. Moviegoersare welcome to bring chairsand blankets. In the event of

rain, the showing will relocateto the Coach T.B. ThomasSports Center at Byerly Park,found at 701 W. Washington St.in Hartsville.

“I love being part of an eventthat nurtures and encourages asense of community,” saysTabathia Robinette, AllstateExclusive Agent, “I am so excit-ed to be able to partner withthe City of Hartsville and offera great movie for our local fam-ilies in a safe and fun environ-ment.”

Following the kickoff event,Screen on the Green will con-tinue the rest of the summerwith the following schedule:

June 10 – “The Jungle Book”(2016) sponsored byDarlington Raceway

June 24 – “The Secret Life of

Pets” sponsored by SandyMemorial Animal Hospital

July 8 – “The BFG” spon-sored by Carolina Bank

July 22 – “Finding Dory”sponsored by North IndustrialMachine

August 5 – “Sing” sponsoredby Hartsville PoliceDepartment and FireDepartment (National NightOut special showing)

For more information aboutthe Screen on the Green sum-mertime movie series, contactJordan Braddock at843.917.0602 or [email protected]. FollowVisit Hartsville, SC onFacebook to stay up to date onall events.

Hartsville’s 2017 Screen on the Green seasonbegins with “National Treasure”

Electricity helps make ourlives easier but there aretimes when we can take itspower and its potential forfire-related hazards for grant-ed. That is why the NationalFire Protection Association(NFPA) actively supportsNational Electrical SafetyMonth, an annual campaignsponsored by the ElectricalSafety FoundationInternational (ESFI), whichworks to raise awareness ofpotential home electrical haz-ards and the importance ofelectrical fire safety duringMay.

A new NFPA report showsthat in 2010-2014, U.S. firedepartments responded to anestimated average of 45,210home structure fires causedby electrical problems peryear. These fires caused 420civilian deaths, 1,370 civilianinjuries, and $1.4 billion inproperty damage annually.More than half (57 percent)of these fires involved electri-cal distribution or lightingequipment such as wiring,lamps, cords or plugs.

“Computers, kitchen appli-ances, fans and other equip-ment that use electricity havethe potential to be involved inan electrical fire,” saidLorraine Carli, NFPA’s vicepresident of Outreach andAdvocacy. “Fortunately, peo-ple can take steps to greatly

reduce electrical hazards likesafeguarding electrical out-lets in the home, learning theproper way to plug in appli-ances, and more.”

NFPA helps Dan Doofus getgrounded in the basics ofelectrical safety.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-wXyw0tvSA

Another important stepresidents can take to helpdecrease their risk, accordingto ESFI and NFPA, is to haveall electrical work done by aqualified electrician, includ-ing electrical inspectionswhen buying or remodeling ahome. The following are addi-tional tips residents can fol-low to help keep their homessafe from electrical fires:

Check electrical cords tomake sure they are not run-ning across doorways orunder carpets where they arecan get damaged.

Have a qualified electri-cian add more receptacle out-lets in your home to reducethe use of extension cords.

Use light bulbs that matchthe recommended wattage onthe lamp or fixture. Check thesticker on the lamp to deter-mine the maximum wattagelight bulb to use.

For additional tips andresources including info-graphics, fact sheets, andvideos about electrical firesafety, visit ESFI’s home elec-

trical safety resource web-page and NFPA’s electricalsafety webpage.

About ESFIThe Electrical Safety

Foundation International(ESFI) sponsors NationalElectrical Safety Month eachMay to increase public aware-ness of the electrical hazardsaround us at home, work,school, and play. ESFI is a501(c)(3) non-profit organi-zation dedicated exclusivelyto promoting electrical safety.For more information aboutESFI and electrical safety,visit www.esfi.org.

About the National FireProtection Association(NFPA)

Founded in 1896, NFPA is aglobal, nonprofit organiza-tion devoted to eliminatingdeath, injury, property andeconomic loss due to fire,electrical and related haz-ards. The association deliversinformation and knowledgethrough more than 300 con-sensus codes and standards,research, training, education,outreach and advocacy; andby partnering with otherswho share an interest in fur-thering the NFPA mission. Formore information visitwww.nfpa.org. All NFPAcodes and standards can beviewed online for free atwww.nfpa.org/freeaccess.

NFPA, ESFI emphasize importance of electrical fire safety

WEDNESDAY MAY 24, 2017 | PAGE 7ANEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C.

Two Darlington High School student-athletes signed athletic letters ofintent recently to play collegiate sports. Sa’Von Williams will play football for Johnson C. Smith University,and Deja Turner will play softball for Florence-Darlington TechnicalCollege.Williams played defensive end for the Falcons for the past two yearsand also played varsity basketball for the past three years. Johnson C.Smith recruited him as a defensive end and linebacker.

Williams plans to study education and hopes to one day become ateacher and a coach. Turner played point guard during her three years on the varsity squadat Darlington High. She also played left field for the Falcons’ softballteam for four years. She plans to play in the outfield at Florence-Darlington Technical College. Turner will study health information management and plans to workin a doctor’s office after graduation from college.

Xfinity rookies try out the Track Too Tough To TameBy Melissa Rollins

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Last week two rookie driv-ers in the Xfinity Series,William Byron and TylerReddick, took a run atDarlington Raceway, givingthe Track Too Tough To Tameall they had. The Lady in Blackwas kind and didn’t leave toomany scars. The young racersboth said it was a memorableexperience for them.

“Driving at Darlington forthe first time is really cool,”Byron said. “It is unlike any-where else we go; it is so nar-row. Charlotte is pretty narrowbut this place is as fast asCharlotte and it is narrow soyou have to run close to thewall, which is fun but also kindof treacherous.”

Byron said that because theDarlington Raceway is so dif-ferent, drivers have to stay ontheir game the entire time theyare on the track.

“You have to be on your toesevery lap,” Byron said. “Youcan’t really take a chance torest and sit back and thinkabout things. Every lap youhave to think about whereyou’re entry is and how muchbreak you’re using or it can biteyou like that. This is one ofthose places every lap you haveto approach it differently, keepworking and focus on yourmarks.”

Being on JR Motorsportsteam, Byron said that DaleEarnhardt Jr’s. announcementthat he would be retiring at theend of the season has broughtout a lot of emotions.

“It is definitely emotional,”Byron said. “It is definitely just

something that we all have toexperience and go through andsupport him. It is really cool towatch the rest of this year andsee how he races and howinvolved he is with our team.We go cycling together and dodifferent things together so ithas been a lot of fun getting toknow him that way. Hopefullyin the future he will supportour team, which he doesalready, and just make ourteam better.”

Byron said that he is focus-ing on what he needs to do toget his team to the top.

“We would like to have awin or so and I think that willcome, we just have to continueto compete and figure out what

we need to do to get faster,”Byron said. “I think so far (theXfinity Series) has been a goodchallenge and it has beensomething I’ve enjoyed and I’mjust trying to take it all in andtrying to go to all the differentrace tracks and adapt andacclimate myself as quickly as Ican.”

Tyler Reddick, a driver forChip Ganassi Racing, said thathe was also enjoying his timeon the track.

“The opportunity to be atDarlington is great,” Reddicksaid. “Fortunately, this trackhad some rubber laid down inthe last two days so it is prettyclose to what it would be in apractice situation for us if we

come here.”Reddick said that he was

finding out just how differentit is to drive Darlington.

“You drive this place verydifferent than you would anyother track; it is shaped differ-ent than most of the racetracksthis size,” Reddick said. “Itsfunny because the first timeyou come here you drive turnone and two and you lift andyou realize you don’t need tolift that much on one and two.Three and four couldn’t bemore opposite: you have to liftall the way out and be verypatient with the throttle. It is areally fun racetrack.”

Reddick said that he wasfeeling confident in his car and

was working on finding outhow to get the most out of it.

“The 42 car has been reallygood the last few years; it hadgreat speed,” Reddick said.“That takes a lot of pressure offof me knowing that the car isreally good. At the same time,you’ve got to…go out thereand run the lap times that thecar is capable of. It took a littlebit of time to get an under-standing of it (Darlington). Wetook some of the morning tojust get up to speed. I feel likewe put down some really goodlaps we just have to work onthe long run speed and bal-ance.”

Both Byron and Reddicksaid that they had earned their

Darlington stripes. “The worst part is I hit the

wall already and I hit it tryingto run the bottom,” Reddicksaid. “I didn’t just hit it a littlebit, I hit it a lot. Unfortunatelythey are having to fix it nowwhen the guys should be eat-ing lunch and they’re not toohappy with me. I’m going tohave to make it up to them bynot hitting the wall anymore.”

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William Byron takes the No. 9 Liberty University Chevrolet around Darlington Raceway during a test session Wednesday, May 17.PHOTOS BY MELLISSA ROLLINS

Tyler Reddick

William Byron

Darlington High’s Williams and Turner sign athletic letters of intent

CAMDEN – Prescribed burningis an important part of forest man-agement and the ClemsonCooperative Extension Service ishelping people learn how to betterprepare themselves for liabilitiesthey face as a result of the man-agement practice.

Forestry is the largest industryin South Carolina and ClemsonExtension is holding a workshopto help people learn more aboutprescribed burning managementpractices used to manage forests.

A workshop, “ManagingLiability of Prescribed Burns,” isscheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.May 26 in the Clemson ExtensionKershaw County Office, 634 W.Dekalb St., Camden. The cost is$10. Foresters who complete theworkshop can receive fourCategory 1 Continuing ForestryEducation (CFE) credits by payingan additional $40.

Ryan Bean, a ClemsonExtension agent in KershawCounty, said the workshop is opento anyone who is interested in or iscurrently conducting prescribedburning.

“This workshop is designed tohelp people understand the lawsrelated to prescribed burning, aswell as the basics of prescribedburning,” Bean said.

The workshop will featureJonathan Calore of the SouthCarolina Forestry CommissionLaw Enforcement Division. Calorewill address South Carolina lawsrelated to general outdoor burn-ing, as well as prescribed burning.

Workshop participants alsowill learn how to write a burnplan. Bean will lead this session.

“Burn plans are a critical com-ponent of any prescribed burn,”Bean said. “The purpose of a burnplan is to provide a description of

the burn area, target weather con-ditions, hazards that may beencountered, as well as personnelneeds and safety and who to con-tact before burning.”

Other topics participants willlearn about include wildlandurban interface, weather condi-tions, smoke management andinsurance policies. Participantsalso will learn how becoming acertified prescribed fire managercan help reduce the liability forthose conducting outdoor burn-ing.

Anyone interested in attendingthis workshop, sponsored byAgSouth Farm Credit, is asked tocontact Bean by phone at 803-840-6124 or email [email protected] by May 24.Anyone requiring special accom-modations due to a disability isasked to contact the office 10 daysprior to the workshop.

Clemson schedulesprescribed burning workshop

Kinloch chosen as new principalof St. John’s Elementary School

Interim principal Dr. KarenKinloch has been named prin-cipal of St. John’s ElementarySchool, officials with theDarlingtonC o u n t yS c h o o lD i s t r i c tannouncedrecently. Dr.K i n l o c htook overthe leader-ship reins atSt. John’s earlier this year asinterim principal.

“I am very pleased to haveDr. Kinloch at the helm at St.John’s Elementary,” said Dr.Eddie Ingram. “She not onlybrings a wealth of knowledgeto the role, but she also has along history with the schooland the people here. I have nodoubt she will continue theprogress the school has made,and I look forward to seeingwhat Dr. Kinloch, her staff andher students can build togeth-er.”

“I accept this appointmentwith pride but also with asense of humility. I regard it aduty and privilege to advancethe mission of both our dis-trict and our school to pro-mote excellence in teachingand learning,” said Dr.Kinloch.

Kinloch has been an educa-

tor for more than 25 years.She began her career as anelementary school teacherwith the Colleton CountySchool District. In 2000, shejoined the Darlington CountySchool District as assistantprincipal at St. John’sElementary School. As assis-tant principal she supervisedcurriculum and instruction,conducted formal teacherevaluations, addressed stu-dent discipline, conductedstaff development and servedas an education leader. InSeptember 2016, she wasappointed interim principal ofthe school when longtimeprincipal Jean Taylor becameill.

Said Kinloch, “My prede-cessor, Mrs. Jean B. Taylor,who recommended me to beher assistant principal 17years ago, was a strong leaderwho demonstrated by preceptand example the embodimentof dedicated leadership.”

Kinloch holds a Bachelor ofScience in ElementaryEducation from the College ofCharleston, a Master ofEducation from The Citadel, adoctorate in EducationalLeadership from SouthCarolina State University, anda Specialist in Education/Superintendence Degree fromThe Citadel.

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High school is a time for dis-covering yourself and finding apath for your future. For MayoHigh School junior Cade Cassidy,it has also been the perfect timeto start a business.

“I started working at theArmy-Navy Store in Hartsville; itis a family-owned business,”Cassidy said. “I started movingeverything in the store to online.I also really wanted to get thestore more involved with thecommunity so I was lookingaround online and I found acharity called OperationGratitude. They send small carepackages to troops overseas and Istarted talking to them to seewhat they need.”

Cassidy said that it wasthrough his talks with OperationGratitude that his business ideabegan to grow.

“A short while after talkingwith them, the idea for SemperFi Energy Drinks was born,”Cassidy said. “I started research-ing online and I found out thatthe military is the number oneconsumer of energy drinks andenergy shots. We came up withthe idea and started building offof it.”

Part of that building came inthe form of a competitionthrough his business class atDCIT.

“The school DECA competi-tion came up and I decided to dothat,” Cassidy said. “We had tocome up with a thirty page, five-year growth plan. We came inthird place. Our plan was toolong and it was formatted wrongso I think that’s why we lost.After that, we got the energydrinks made and I started talkingto distributors.”

After getting a little bit of arun-around about who he need-ed to get in contact with to get hisdrinks in stores, Cassidy talkedwith distributor M.R. Williams.

“I got a lot of advice,” Cassidysaid. “Basically, I’ll have to do atest run. If it goes well they willgive us spot and then I’ll go to thedistributor.”

Being only a junior in highschool, Cassidy said he has beengetting help with his business.

“My cousin Mark, who is fromNew York, he worked on WallStreet and he is very educated inbusiness,” Cassidy said. “He hasfinanced everything and he hastaught me a lot about business;so has the class at DCIT.”

Though progress has been alittle slow, Cassidy is not lettingthat get him down: he is trying tocarve his own path.

“We are going to do schoolfundraisers with the small cansof the energy drinks,” Cassidysaid. “There is a school in NorthCarolina that we are workingwith to do that. They also wantedto put it in their school storebecause it does have zero calo-ries and zero sugar.”

He is also pushing forwardwith another project.

“I have another idea that I amworking on, not an energy drinkor anything like that,” Cassidysaid. “I am planning to unveil it atthe beginning of summer.”

Cassidy said that his parentsare proud of the work he hasdone, even if they don’t alwaysunderstand it.

“I tell my parents as much as Ican but it is a lot,” Cassidy said.“I’m working a lot and sometimesI forget to tell them what I amdoing but my parents love thatI’m doing all of this.”

Looking to the future, Cassidywould like to attend Wake ForestUniversity to study business.

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Students at Thornwell School for the Arts weretreated to cake and ice cream Friday afternoon thanksto former cafeteria worker Millie Jackson.

One year ago Jackson retired from DCSD, afterworking there for 50 years; the school even named thecafeteria after her. Having worked for so many yearstaking care of the students in Hartsville, Jackson was-n’t about to let a little thing like retirement stop her.

“I started working in 1966 and the children alwayshad my heart,” Jackson said. “I had some childrencome through the line that needed different things. Iknew they would be hungry on the weekend and Iwould slip crackers and candy or something in theirpocket for them to eat at home. I knew it wouldn’tmake them full but it would make their stomach feelbetter.”

Jackson said she began looking for ways to serveafter she retired.

“When I retired, I said that I would always do forThornwell children because Thornwell children are myheart,” Jackson said. “I wanted to do something but Ididn’t know what. I got in a conversation with a friendand someone he knows and they started talking aboutCarolina’s Kids. When they said about all of the thingsthat Carolina’s Kids was doing, things I was doing since’66, I said that I would start working with them.”

Jackson began mailing letters to local businesses,friends and families asking them to help her make adonation to Carolina’s Kids. Friday she presentedAndrea Pulling, executive director for Carolina’s Kids,with a check for $2,310.

Keiada Holmes, Jackson’s granddaughter, spoke

about her dedication.“It has been said when you are doing what you love,

you will never work a day in your life,” Holmes said.“Fifty-years later, she has witnessed the truth in thisquote. My grandmother, Millie Jackson, was employedwith the Darlington County School District atThornwell cafeteria. During her time here, she hasdeveloped a passion for serving students daily, withnot only meals provided by the district but unmeritedlove and consistency. Due to her diligence she has beenhonored by our state, district, mayor and town and thededication of Thornwell Elementary’s cafeteria, named

on her behalf.”Holmes said that her grandmother has continued to

love and serve Thornwell’s children.“Although she is retired from the district, her heart

will forever be indebted to the children of our commu-nity,” Holmes said. “While she cannot reach everychild, today, and years to come, she plans to leave animpact on every student that has the opportunity todine in the Millie Jackson Cafeteria. On May 20, 2016,the city acknowledged that day to be Millie JacksonDay. Today, she will pay homage to an organizationthat has much love for all students.”

Cade Cassidy

Former DCSD employee brings ice cream surprise to Thornwell

Millie Jackson hugs Carolina’s Kids Executive Director Andrea Pulling after giving her a donation for over $2,000.PHOTO BY MELISSA ROLLINS

Miss Darlington and Miss Darlington Teen crowned

The St. John’s ElementarySchool auditorium was crowd-ed Sunday, May 21 as two newwinners were crowned in theMiss Darlington and MissDarlington Teen Pageants.Returning after a five-yearhiatus, 20 young ladies fromacross the region competed forthe titles.

Throughout the eveningthe ladies showcased their tal-ent through dance and song,answered questions about avariety of topics, includingreligious tolerance and thelegalization of marijuana, andshowed off their grace andpoise in their eveningwear.

In the end, Saviah Miller ofFlorence took home the MissDarlington Teen crown, whileSarah Floyd from Hartsvilletook the Miss Darlingtoncrown.

Local Executive DirectorWill Isgett gave a plaque to thefamily of Johnny August whoorganized the pageant formany years.

The pageant was sponsoredby the City of Darlington.

Sarah Floyd from Hartsville and Saviah Miller of Florence took home the Miss Darlington and Miss Darlington Teen titles, respectively.PHOTOS BY MELISSA ROLLINS

Brooke Vu performed a Tahitian dance for her talent.

Emcee Nicole Boone poses for a picture with Miss SC TeenMakayla Stark.

Saviah Miller sings during the talent portion of the pageant.Payton Holmes performs a tap dance routine.

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Anderson-Galloway Wedding

Leslie Ambrose Anderson of Darlington, S.C. was unitedin marriage with Michael Sullivan Galloway of Hartsville,S.C. on April 29, 2017 at 6 p.m.

The double-ring, candlelight ceremony was performedby Pastor Debra Armstrong at Saint Paul United MethodistChurch.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven GaryChorney of Greenville, S.C. and Mr. Rubin AmbroseAnderson of Darlington, S.C. She is the granddaughter ofthe late Mr. and Mrs. James Calhoun Griggs and the lateMr. and Mrs. Henry Ambrose Anderson.

The groom is the son of Mr. Richard Larry Galloway andthe late Mrs. Deborah ‘Debby’ Skinner Galloway both fromHartsville, S.C. He is the grandson of the late Mrs. SarahMartyn Woodham Skinner and the late Mrs. DorothyTinkler Galloway.

The bride was escorted by her father and was given inmarriage by her parents.

The bride’s sister, Mrs. Whitney Anderson Edwards, wasthe Matron of Honor.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. Haylea Mims Jordan, Mrs.MaryAnn Stewart Jeffcoat, Mrs. Laura GodwinHildenbrand. Miss Sarah Martyn Watkins served as JuniorBridesmaid.

Flowergirls were Miss Ella English Watkins, Miss SarahCarolina Rainwater, Miss Sidney Cameron Rainwater.Ringbearer was Master Owen Henry Edwards, the bride’snephew.

The Best Man was Mr. Richard Larry Galloway Jr., broth-er of the groom.

Groomsmen were Mr. Brett E. Lewis, Mr. Seth FredrickTyler Masson and Mr. David Thompson Cooley.

Ushers were Mr. Owen Michael Edwards, Mr. MarkAaron Watkins, Mr. Matthew Richard Galloway, Mr.Andrew Sullivan Galloway, Mr. James Arthur Ham andMaster Cody Weston Watkins.

After the ceremony, a reception took place at The WatersBuilding in Florence.

The bride has a degree in Early Child Care fromFlorence-Darlington Technical College. She works at DixiesFederal Credit Union.

The groom is a graduate of Francis Marion Universityand works at Mickey Finns.

Following the honeymoon the couple will reside inDarlington.

Sigmon-Kilgo Wedding

Mary Deane Sigmon and Robert Lawton Kilgo, III were mar-ried on May 20, 2017 at a six o’clock in the evening at DarlingtonPresbyterian Church. The ceremony was performed by theReverend Archie Rufus Bigelow, Jr., grandfather of the bride,and the Reverend Hunter Campbell Jordan. The bride is thedaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dean Sigmon Sr. ofDarlington, SC. She is the granddaughter of the Reverend ArchieRufus Bigelow, Jr. of Irmo, the late Martha Burke Bigelow andthe late Mr. and Mrs. Maymon Ellot Sigmon of Rocky Mount, VA.A 2017 graduate of Francis Marion University with a Bachelor ofScience Degree in Nursing, Mary Deane works for McLeodRegional Medical Center. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.Robert Lawton Kilgo, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Robert FredrickPeeples of Bishopville and of Darlington. He is the grandson ofMr. and Mrs. John Elmer Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Warren CaldwellBaker, III, the late Robert Lawton Kilgo, the late Evalyn JohnsonKilgo and the late Martha Ann Woodside. Robby is a 2011 grad-uate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, witha Bachelor of Arts in History. He is employed by the DarlingtonCounty Sheriff’s Office as the Executive Officer. The bride wasescorted and given in marriage by her father. Matron of Honorwas Sarah Burke Sigmon White, sister of the bride, of Taylors.Attendants were Holly Elizabeth Bledsoe of Saluda, JordanVictoria Braddock of Hartsville, Carrie Leigh Brown ofDarlington, Caroline Byrd Kahn of Summerville and LindsayRebecca Shore of Kannapolis NC. Junior Bridesmaid wasPhoenix Alexandra Kilgo, niece of the groom, of Greer. FlowerGirls were Lilly Elizabeth Kilgo, niece of the groom and DohniaElizabeth Galloway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ryan LaneGalloway. Robert Lawton Kilgo, Jr., father of the groom, servedas Best Man. Groomsmen were Kevin Lawton Kilgo and RyanWillson Kilgo, brothers of the groom, Thomas Lee Bramlett ofDarlington, William McKeithan Jackson of Darlington and FrankBryan Quinn of Columbia. Ushers for the wedding were MarcusDean Sigmon and Michael Dean Sigmon, Jr., bothers of the brideand William Lawrence White, brother-in-law of the bride. HenryMichael Kilgo, nephew of the groom, served as the Ring Bearer.Kevin Flowers of Elgin, Jim Hepler of Florence, Ann Miles ofConway, Charlie Polk of Lexington and Patrick Johnson ofFairfield County provided a beautiful program of music. A recep-tion followed the wedding ceremony at the historical Wilds-Edwards House in Darlington. Dr. and Mrs. Gregory BlackmanHarrison and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wayne McLellan greeted guestsat the reception. After a wedding trip, the couple will make theirhome in Darlington, SC.

Ronald “Ron” C. Scott, hasbeen recognized by SuperLawyers Magazine and is a2017 Super Lawyers selec-tion for his work in the areaof Creditor Debtor Rights.Super Lawyers rates attor-neys from more than 70practice areas and honorslawyers who have attained ahigh-degree of peer recogni-tion and professionalachievement. Results areachieved using a patentedselection process whichincludes peer nominationsand peer evaluations. Nomore than five percent ofSouth Carolina’s attorneysare named to the SouthCarolina Super Lawyers listeach year.

Mr. Scott is a former resi-dent of Darlington and he isthe son of the late Robert C.Scott, Jr, and Dr. LouiseTinsley Scott, who were well-known former residents ofDarlington.Ron Scott hasrepeatedly been selected forinclusion in the Best Lawyersin America and was mostrecently included in the 2017edition. He was a 2016Honoree for the Leadershipin Law Award as selected bySouth Carolina LawyersWeekly. In addition, Mr.Scott has achieved the high-est available peer review rat-ing from Martindale-Hubbell. Ron Scott is a LifeFellow of the South CarolinaBar Foundation.

Ronald C. Scott named to 2017 Super Lawyers List

The Citadel graduates Class of 2017 CHARLESTON- The Citadel's South Carolina Corps of Cadets

received degrees on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in McAlister FieldHouse. Members of The Citadel Class of 2017 were recognized forexcellence in leadership, service and academics at commence-ment. Local graduates were:

Gregory Pappas of Darlington graduated with a bachelor'sdegree in Business Administration.

Russell Watkins of Hartsville graduated with a bachelor'sdegree in Business Administration.

Editor’s note: The bookingreport represents a list of personsarrested given to the media fromthe Darlington County DetentionCenter under the S.C. Freedom ofInformation Act.

All people are presumed inno-cent until proven guilty. Pleasebe advised there are many peoplewith similar names.

If listed here erroneously,please contact the detention cen-ter, which will send us any cor-rections. If a person is found notguilty in a court of law, that per-son may have that printed hereas well by providing court docu-ments to us to that effect.

l Jhirmack Ennis, 34, of 405Bell Ave, Revocation of Bond

l Michael James Heidt, 28,of 1281 E Old Camden Rd,Hartsville, Sentenced byGeneral Sessions

l Candace Leigh AnneHowle, 35, of 428 Rio Dr,Florence, Driving UnderSuspension; Traffic/ExpiredLicense

l Claude Junior Moore IV,23, of 2165 Helen Street,Hartsville, Fail to Stop for BlueLight; Malicious Injury to RealProperty <$2,00; SpeedingMore than 25 MPH Over theSpeed Limit; Fail to AppearAfter Release for aMisdemeanor

l Anthony Ray Self, 40, of2276 Martin Luther King JrHwy, Kingstree, Fail to AppearAfter Release for aMisdemeanor; Fail to AppearDUI; Fail to Appear DUS

l Brian Claude Siner, 39, of305 Potato House Rd,Darlington, Sentenced by

General Sessionsl Brandon Cecil Smothers,

35, of 1829 Hospitality Tr,Darlington, Poss <1 Gram ofMeth or Cocaine Base 2nd Off;Drugs/Manufacture Meth 2nd

l Lee Ernest Boyce, 33, of1317 Larry Dr, Darlington,Domestic/Domestic Violence1st Degree; Pointing andPresenting Firearms at aPerson; Non Support

l Dread Henderson, 62, of267 Apt B Seracuse St,Darlington, DUI/Driving Underthe Influence .08 2nd Off

l Cynthia Allison Dickey,53, of 2033 Keirra, Florence,Driving Under Suspension

l Quenhya LabrittneyMazyck, 27, of 462 Society HillRd, Society Hill, Shoplifting

Bench Warrantl David Wayne Plyler, 48, of

1134 Tinson Dr, Hartsville,DUI/Driving Under theInfluence .08 1st

l Jeremy Vincent Reiff, 30,of 2521 Applevalley Dr,Hartsville, DUI/Driving Underthe Influence .08 1st; DrivingUnder Suspension; ChildEndangerment Vehicle (Minor)

l Dorian S Sansbury, 21, of601 West Washington Street,Hartsville, Giving FalseInformation; Grand Larceny>$2000 <$10,000

l Otis NMN Zimmerman,33, of 3620 Byrdtown Road,Society Hill, Public DisorderlyConduct; Fail to Pay

l Alfredo Barradas, 34, of711 Pinestraw St, Hartsville,Assault and Battery 2ndDegree; Kidnapping

l Richard Earl Jackson, 43,of 607 Splittrail Dr, Florence,Non Support

l Bobby Ray Wadlington,32, of 721 Heather Dr,Darlington, Grand Larceny>$2000 <$10,000; GrandLarceny >$2000 <$10,000;Burglary Second Degree;Burglary First Degree

l Daniel Tremaine Wilds,20, of 416 E Richardson Cir,Hartsville, Breaking IntoAuto/Tanks Where FuelStored; Breaking IntoAuto/Tanks Where FuelStored; Enter/Attempt to EnterHouse w/out Breaking;Larceny/Breaking Into MotorVehicle

l Amy Shepherd Barefoot,45, of 115 Lewis, Hartsville,Telephone/Unlawful Use ofTelephone

l Larry Lee Blakney, 36, of709 Camellia Lane, Hartsville,Shoplifting $2000 or Less(Enhance 16-0-157); EnteringPremises After Warning

l Kiesha Shante Bonner, 19,of 2188 Briarcliff Dr,Darlington, Poss/Sell/Disposeof Stolen Vehicle; DrivingUnder Suspension

l Rachel Altman Britt, 33, of3868 Brookfield Rd, Florence,Shoplifting <$2000

l Larry Gordon Bruton, 60,of 205 Fordville, Cheraw,Driving Under Suspension

l Larry Gordon Bruton Jr.,28, of 817 S Church St, Cheraw,Driving Under Suspension

l Sundi Watson Catoe, 48,of 1805 Kellytown Rd,Hartsville, Harassment 1stDegree; Telephone/UnlawfulUse of Telephone

l Carl Wesley Croft, 23, of505 Alexander St, Darlington,Driving Under Suspension

l David Michael Gainey Jr.,32, of 1924 Byrdtown Rd,H a r t s v i l l e ,Telephone/Unlawful Use ofTelephone

lMeredith Lene Goss, 18, of210 Lawson Rd, Darlington,Assault and Battery 3rd Degree

l Bobby Joe Harris Jr., 30, of1209 Cowboy Lane, Hartsville,Assault and Battery 3rdDegree; Assault and Battery3rd Degree; Malicious Injury toPersonal Property <$2000

l Curtis Levern Hunter, 50,of 3158B Tom Dr, Darlington,Driving Under Suspension;Operating Uninsured MotorVehicle 1st Off; Non Support

l Jestina Nettles Johnson-Chapman, 40, of 110 SallyStreet, Darlington, MaliciousInjury to Personal Property<$2000

l Whitney Kimbrell, 27, of1924 Byrdtown Rd, Hartsville,Harassment 1st Degree

l Terrell Eugene Littles, 42,

of 1000 Robinson St,Hartsville, Non Support; MDPSch I B C LSD and Sch IICocaine 2nd; Trafficking inCocaine >10G but <28G 2ndOffense

l Ernest McClam Jr., 23, of509 Norwood Ave, Hartsville,Assault and Battery 1st Degree

l Mario Sanchez McDaniel,34, of 601 W Washington StreetApt 5-E, Hartsville, NonSupport

lWalter Jerome Perkins, 62,of 1020 Farmhouse Lane,Hartsville, DUI/Driving Underthe Influence .08 1st

lMaurice Antonio Peterson,32, of 1413 Tiffany Lane,Darlington, Assault and Battery3rd Degree

l Melvin Prentiss Purvis Jr.,32, of 335 Doneraile St,Darlington, Safekeeping

l Anastasia JamelleRobinson, 30, of 906 AmewoodSt, Hartsville, Poss 28G or LessMarij/10G or Less Hash 1st

l Tetus Lavor Wilson, 35, of509 Rice St, Hartsville, BenchWarrant; Bench Warrant;Drugs/Man Dist Etc of CocaineBase 1st; Manuft Possess OtherSub Sch I II III WITD 1st

l Jenny Lynn Beasley, 28, of2317 Winburn Dr, Hartsville,Malicious Injury to PersonalProperty

l Kevin Owen Bradshaw Jr.,23, Homeless, Darlington, Useof Vehicle Without Permission

l Albert Lee Brown, 66, of2514 Thousand Oak Dr,Hartsville, Pedestrian Underthe Influence of Alcohol orDrugs

l Mark Anthony Fox, 48, of560 Catus Lane, Hartsville,Weekender

l Prince Demonde George,33, of 128 McClain St, Lamar,Fail to Pay; Fail to Pay; CriminalDomestic Violence 2nd Offense

l Nathaniel NMN Joe, 40, of716 E McIver Rd, Darlington,

Open Container of Beer/Wine;DUI 2nd; Driving UnderSuspension

l Lorenzo Levar Johnson,25, of 1904 Deep Creek Blvd,Portsmouth VA, Speeding Morethan 25 MPH Over the SpeedLimit; Operating Motor Vehiclew/o License

l Charles Lenin Tedder, 19,of 203 S Warlly St, Darlington,Bench Warrant

lWeldon Bess Jr., 60, of 132McClain Street, Lamar,Attempted Murder; Poss of aWeapon During Violent Crime;Attempted Murder; AttemptedMurder

l Joshua Paul Davis, 27, of806 Lamar Hwy, Darlington,Poss 28G or Less Marij/10G orLess Hash 1st; Open Containerof Beer/Wine

l Stephen Hiott, 50, of 2157Briarcliffe Rd, Darlington,Entering Premises AfterWarning

l Delia Shandrica Johnson,27, of 2205 Sunnyfields Dr,Hartsville, Weekender

l James Brandon Jolly, 27,of 2305 N Billy Farrow Hwy,Hartsville, Giving FalseInformation

l Buddy Ray Kinney, 27, of1209 Eddie Dr, Darlington,Poss 28G or Less Marij/10G orLess Hash 1st; Open Containerof Beer/Wine; Fail to ReturnDrivers License After Susp

l Karen Renee Lane Poulas,39, of 2660 W Black CreekRoad, Florence, Driving Underthe Influence

l Kelvin Damon Prescott,40, of 401 N Pennington Cir,Hartsville, FinancialTransaction Card Theft

l Tylisha ShanteYarborough, 28, of 311 KelleySt, Hartsville, Shoplifting Value>$2000 but <$10,000; BenchWarrant (Fail to Pay); BenchWarrant (Driving Without aLicense)

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South CharlestonRd. burglary

On May 16 at 9:55 AM Darlington CountySheriff's Patrol Deputies were dispatched to S.Charleston Rd. in the Darlington area ofDarlington County in reference to a burglary thathad recently occurred. The Darlington CountySheriff's Office requested the assistance of theFlorence County Sheriff's Office.

After an exhaustive search of the area with K9units and the Florence County Sheriff's OfficeAviation Unit the search was called off and theDarlington County Sheriff's CriminalInvestigations Division has taken over the inves-tigation.

Investigators are looking for three whitemales. One male fled in a white SUV with a bro-ken side window. Two males fled on foot. If youhave any information you are asked contactDarlington County Sheriff’s Investigators at(843) 398-4501 or Crime Stoppers of the PeeDee at 1-888-CRIME-SC or text tip number274637 (CRIMES). You do not have to revealyour identity to leave information.

Investigators arrest19 Year old, two juveniles

for carjackingTre'von Jarkese Shikeem Cooley, age 19, of

Hartsville has been charged with two counts ofcarjacking, a felony punishable by up to 20 yearsimprisonment, two counts of possession of aweapon during a violent crime, a felony punish-able by up to 5 years imprisonment, two countsof armed robbery, a felony punishable by up to20 years imprisonment, and one count of crimi-nal conspiracy, a felony punishable by up to

5 years imprisonment. Cooley is being held atthe W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center on a$50,000 bond.

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Carolina Ave. in Hartsville to carjack the vic-tims at gunpoint. This incident is not believed tobe random.

Drug unit uncovers meth labOn May 15 at 4 p.m., agents with the

Darlington County Sheriff's Drug EnforcementUnit certified in clandestine laboratory investi-gations assisted agents with the South CarolinaDepartment of Probation, Parole and PardonServices with a home visit at a residence in the700 block of Davis St. in the Lamar area ofDarlington County. Evidence of manufacturingmeth was found inside and outside of the resi-dence.

Brandon Cecil Smothers, age 35, ofDarlington was arrested and narcotic drugcharges are pending. Smothers is currently serv-ing a sentence on probation for the offense ofpossession of meth. The Darlington County FireDistrict assisted agents with decontamination.

Writer Ron Rash’s archive finds new homeat University of South Carolina

The personal archive ofinternational best-sellingwriter and South Carolinanative Ron Rash has found anew home at the University ofSouth Carolina.

The archive, which spansRash’s life from boyhood to thepresent, details his career as apoet, short story writer andnovelist and joins other con-temporary American literaturecollections at the university’sErnest F. Hollings SpecialCollections Library. AmongRash’s award-winning worksare the novel, “Serena,” whichalso was made into a movie,and the short story collection“Chemistry and Other Stories.”

“Ron Rash is a rising super-star,” said Tom McNally, deanof University Libraries. “He is agreat writer who has interna-tional acclaim and so manymore works that he will pro-duce. His archive is an excellentaddition to the amazing manu-script collections we are build-ing. These are unique primaryresearch materials that drawscholars and students to ouruniversity and state and are thesource of books, journal articlesand dissertations.”

“Announced Thursday(April 27), the archive wasmade possible with the supportof the Easterling-HallmanFoundation to support theacquisition of modernAmerican literature manuscriptcollections. Thursday nightRash will be awarded the uni-versity’s Thomas Cooper Medal

at a dinner in his honor.”Rash, disciplined in many

aspects of life, has a daily regi-men of exercise and writing. Anovel can take him three yearsand 15 drafts, with his finaldraft always addressing soundand rhythm.

Those drafts, which conveythe writing process, are part ofthe archive, which also featurescorrespondence with writers,editors and publishers, researchnotes and materials in thedevelopment of his novels,short stories and poems, firsteditions of all his works, familyhistory and genealogy and per-sonal journals kept as a teenag-er.

“It is both flattering and biteerie when a writer is dis-cussing his or her archives,” saidRash who was approached byMcNally and writer Pat Conroyabout adding his archive to theuniversity’s collection ofSouthern writers. “Pat Conroywas really committed to puttingtogether a nice archive. Valuingthe work was evident fromeveryone at the university. I feelhonored to be with writers suchas Robert Burns, F. ScottFitzgerald and Pat Conroy.”

Rash says he was particularlydrawn by the university’s com-mitment to outreach and tohave his archive available to stu-dents and scholars.

“It is hugely important. As awriter, it has been valuable tolook at drafts and letters byother writers. They reveal somuch. They give insight into a

life and how one lives. I like thatan archive is not for just for a fewpeople but open to everyone,”Rash said.

McNally says great collec-tions attract other great collec-tions.

“It was Pat (Conroy) whotold me to go and get Ron’spapers now,” McNally said.“People see what we do with thecollections we have acquired.They see how we integrate theminto the curriculum and pro-mote them. We don’t just putitems on the shelf and let themcollect dust. These things reallyresonate with donors. And, thebeautiful Hollings Library is aplace anyone would their collec-tions to call home.”

Rash’s stories have intro-duced and connected readersaround the world to theAppalachia region of the South.And although he has spent mostof his life in North Carolina, he isproud of his South Carolinaroots, evident in many of hisworks and never far from histhoughts.

Select pieces of the Ron RashArchive will be on display in anexhibit titled, “More than aSouthern Author: Influencesand Impact in the Works of RonRash,” in the Hollings Librarythrough July 31. The gallery isopen weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5p.m., and there will be a specialopen viewing 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.on Saturday, April 29. Onceprocessed by universityarchivists, the entire collectionwill be available to the public.

LEGAL NOTICESNOTICE OF APPLYING

FOR TITLETo all persons claiming an

interest in: 1993-12’ Fiberglass- Creek Boat, GTV00622E393.Billy Rhodes will apply toSCDNR for title on water-craft/outboard motor. If youhave any claim to the water-craft/outboard motor, contactSCDNR at (803)734-3858.Upon thirty days after the dateof the last advertisement if noclaim of interest is made andthe watercraft/outboardmotor has not been reportedstolen. SCDNR shall issue cleartitle. Case No:20170201950091(43p3 leave in thru 5-24-17)

NOTICEOF APPLICATIONNotice is hereby given that

Shay’s Lounge, LLC intends toapply to the South CarolinaDepartment of Revenue for alicense/permit that will allowthe sale and on premises con-sumption of beer, wine andliquor at 1125 N. Main St.,Darlington, SC 29532. Toobject to the issuance of thispermit/license, written protestmust be postmarked no laterthan May 26, 2017. For aprotest to be valid, it must be inwriting, and should includethe following information:

(1) the name, address andtelephone number of the per-son filing the protest;

(2) the specific reasonswhy the application should bedenied;

(3) that the person protest-ing is willing to attend a hear-ing (if one is requested by theapplicant);

(4) that the person protest-ing resides in the same countywhere the proposed place ofbusiness is located or withinfive miles of the business; and,

(5) the name of the appli-cant and the address of thepremises to be licensed.

Protests must be mailed to:S.C. Department of Revenue,Attn: ABL, PO Box 125,Columbia, S.C. 29214; or faxedto: (803) 896-0110.(43p3 leave in thru 5-24-17)


Holy Smokes Social Clubintends to apply to the SouthCarolina Department ofRevenue for a license/permitthat will allow the sale and onpremises consumption of beer,wine and liquor at 2244 HarryByrd Hwy., #B, Darlington, SC29532. To object to theissuance of this permit/license,written protest must be post-marked no later than May 26,2017. For a protest to be valid,it must be in writing, andshould include the followinginformation:







NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ESTATES

All persons having claimsagainst the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: David B CampbellDate of Death: 3/29/2017Case No: 2017ES1600197Personal Representative:Robert E GarnerAddress: 1864 Fox Hill Court,Hartsville, SC 29550(43p3 leave in thru 5-24-17)


All persons having claimsagainst the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: George W DudleyDate of Death: 3/19/2017Case No: 2017ES1600216Personal Representative:Jacquelyn Dudley MoselyAddress: 943 Kemper Circle,

Rock Hill, SC 29732(43p3 leave in thru 5-24-17)


All persons having claimsagainst the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: Marion GoodmanDate of Death: 2/25/2017Case No: 2017ES1600175Personal Representative: J CGoodman, JrAddress: 304 30th Avenue S,Atlantic Beach, SC 29582(43p3 leave in thru 5-24-17)


All persons having claimsagainst the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: Carl E Amerson, SrDate of Death: 4/4/2017Case No: 2017ES1600224Personal Representative:Carolyn C AmersonAddress: 1211 N Rolling Road,Hartsville, SC 29550(43p3 leave in thru 5-24-17)


All persons having claimsagainst the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: Willard Benny OliverDate of Death: 2/4/2017Case No: 2017ES1600220Personal Representative: TerriOliver NixonAddress: 806 Vintage Drive,Florence, SC 29501(43p3 leave in thru 5-24-17)


Ladreca Gibson intends toapply to the South CarolinaDepartment of Revenue for alicense/permit that will allowthe sale and on premises con-sumption of beer and wine at2868 Underground BranchRd., Hartsville, SC 29550-9122. To object to the issuanceof this permit/license, writtenprotest must be postmarked nolater than June 2, 2017. For aprotest to be valid, it must be inwriting, and should includethe following information:








All persons having claimsagainst the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented in

written statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: Selma C MillerDate of Death: 5/2/2017Case No: 2017ES1600226Personal Representative:Samuel Allen MillerAddress: 4912 Bosque Court,Flower Mound, Texas 75028Attorney: Albert James, IIIAddress: PO Box 507,Darlington, SC 29540(44c3 leave in thru 5-31-17)


All persons having claimsagainst the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: Jolly Gainey, SrDate of Death: 3/27/2017Case No: 2017ES1600235Personal Representative:Sheila Ann PlayerAddress: 2819 B Rebel Lane,Florence, SC 29505(44p3 leave in thru 5-31-17)


All persons having claimsagainst the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: Judy S WomackDate of Death: 4/10/2017Case No: 2017ES1600229Personal Representative:Bobby Lewis WomackAddress: 200 Park Avenue,Hartsville, SC 29550(44p3 leave in thru 5-31-17)

NOTICE OF SALESTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF DARLINGTONIN THE COURT OF COMMON

PLEASCASE NO. 2016-CP-16-0761

21st Mortgage CorporationPlaintiff,-vs-Charles Zicafoose a/k/aCharles D. Zicafoose, Defendant(s)BY VIRTUE of a judgmentheretofore granted in the caseof 21st Mortgage Corporationvs. Charles Zicafoose a/k/aCharles D. Zicafoose, I, MartinS. Driggers, Esquire, as SpecialReferee for Darlington County,will sell on June 5, 2017, at11:00 am, at the DarlingtonCounty Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, to the highest bidder:All that certain piece, parcel orlot of land, together with theimprovements thereon, situ-ate, lying and being located inthe County of Darlington,State of South Carolina,known and designated as LOT57, and being more particular-ly shown and delineated on aPlat of PINEVILLE SUBDIVI-SION, SECTION 3, PHASE 2,prepared by Ervin EngineeringCompany, Inc. dated February6, 1986 and recorded in theOffice of the Clerk of Court forDarlington County in PlatBook 108 at 3; said lothaving such metes and boundsas reference to said plat willshow, all measurements beinga little more or less. This being the identical prop-erty conveyed to Charles D.Zicafoose by deed of 21stMortgage Corporation datedOctober 1, 2012 and recordedOctober 8, 2012 in the Officeof the Clerk of Court forDarlington County, SouthCarolina, in Book 1067 at Page486.TMS #: 196-00-01-122Mobile Home: 2008 FLEE VINVAFL819A63895WG23 SUBJECT TO DARLINGTONCOUNTY TAXESTERMS OF SALE: The suc-cessful bidder, other than thePlaintiff, will deposit with theSpecial Referee at conclusionof the bidding, five (5%) of hisbid, in cash or equivalent, asevidence of good faith, thesame to be applied to purchaseprice in case of compliance,but to be forfeited and appliedfirst to costs and then toPlaintiff's debt in the case ofnoncompliance. Should thelast and highest bidder fail orrefuse to make the requireddeposit at the time of the bid orcomply with the other terms orthe bid within twenty (20)days, then the Special Refereemay resell the property on thesame terms and conditions on

some subsequent Sales Day (atthe risk of the former highestbidder). No personal or defi-ciency judgment beingdemanded, the bidding willnot remain open after the dateof sale, but compliance withthe bid may be made immedi-ately.The successful bidder will berequired to pay interest on theamount of the bid from thedate of sale to date of compli-ance with the bid at the rate of8.74% per annum.Martin S. Driggers, EsquireSpecial Referee for DarlingtonCountyB. Lindsay Crawford, III (SCBar# 6510)Theodore von Keller (SC Bar#5718)Sara C. Hutchins (SC Bar#72879)B. Lindsay Crawford, IV (SCBar# 101707) Columbia, South CarolinaAttorney for Plaintiff(44c3 leave in thru 5-31-17)

Notice of SaleC/A No: 2010-CP-16-00454

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE ofthe Court of Common Pleas forDarlington County, SouthCarolina, heretofore issued inthe case of MTGLQ Investors,LP vs. Mitchel H. Pate a/k/aMitchel Herlong Pate asPersonal Representative of theEstate of Mary P. Pate a/k/aMary Parrott Pate; Mitchel H.Pate a/k/a Mitchel HerlongPate, individually; Mitchel H.Pate a/k/a Mitchel HerlongPate as PersonalRepresentative of the Estate ofMichael Harris Pate a/k/aMichael H. Pate; MaryElizabeth Pate a/k/a MaryElizabeth Pate Bullard;Sylvester Pate, III; , I theundersigned as SpecialReferee for Darlington County,will sell on June 5, 2017 at11:00 AM, at the County CourtHouse, Darlington County,South Carolina, to the highestbidder:Legal Description andProperty Address:All that certain piece, parcel orlot of land, with the buildingsand improvements thereon,situate, lying and being inDarlington County, State ofSouth Carolina, in the AuburnCommunity, comprised of .85of an acre as shown on a platprepared by J.E. Tucker, Jrl.,registered surveyor, datedApril 18, 1985 and recorded inthe Office of the Clerk of Courtfor Darlington County in PlatBook 104 at Page 57, and beingbound as follows:West: By Highway S-16-1126North and East: By lands nowor formerly of Dorothy M.McCown; andSouth: By a farm road leadingfrom Highway S-16-1126 tothe McCown residenceThis being the identical prop-erty conveyed to S.V. Pate andMary P. Pate by Deed of J.G.Wilhelm dated January 7,1986 and recorded January 9,1986 in Deed Book 903 at Page86. Subsequently, S.V. Patea/k/a Sylvester V. Pate diedtestate on October 14, 2008,leaving the subject property tohis heirs or devisees, namely,Mary P. Pate, as is more fullypreserved in the Probaterecords for Darlington County,in Case No. 2008-ES-16-399;see also the Deed ofDistribution to The Estate ofMary Parrott Pate, datedDecember 10, 2013 andrecorded December 12, 2013in Book 1071 at Page 1744.Subsequently, Mary P. Patedied testate on or around April10, 2010, leaving the subjectproperty to Michael HarrisPate a/k/a Michael H. Pate,Mitchel Herlong Pate a/k/aMitchel H. Pate, MaryElizabeth Pate a/k/a MaryElizabeth Pate Bullard, andSylvester Pate, III, as is morefully preserved in the Probaterecords for Darlington Countyin Case No. 2010-ES-16-301.Thereafter, Michael HarrisPate a/k/a Michael H. Patedied on or around May 28,2010, leaving his interest in thesubject property to MitchelHerlong Pate a/k/a Mitchel H.Pate and Mary Elizabeth Patea/k/a Mary Elizabeth PateBullard, as is more fully pre-served in the Probate recordsfor Darlington County in CaseNo. 2011-CP-ES-16-018. 2833 EVERLASTING BRANCHRDARLINGTON, SC 29540 TMS# 121-00-01-009TERMS OF SALE: For cash.Interest at the current rate ofFive and 875/1000 (5.875%)to be paid on balance of bidfrom date of sale to date ofcompliance. The purchaser topay for papers and stamps, andthat the successful bidder orbidders, other than thePlaintiff therein, do, upon theacceptance of his or her bid,deposit with the SpecialReferee for Darlington Countya certified check or cash in theamount equal to five percent(5%) of the amount of bid onsaid premises at the sale as evi-dence of good faith in bidding,and subject to any resale ofsaid premises under Order ofthis Court; and in the event thesaid purchaser or purchasersfail to comply with the terms ofsale within Thirty (30) days,the Special Referee shall forth-with resell the said property,after the due notice and adver-tisement, and shall continue tosell the same each subsequentsales day until a purchaser,who shall comply with theterms of sale, shall beobtained, such sales to bemade at the risk of the formerpurchaser. Since a personal ordeficiency judgment is waived,the bidding will not remainopen but compliance with thebid may be made immediately.If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff'srepresentative does not appearat the above-described sale,then the sale of the propertywill be null, void, and of noforce and effect. In such event,the sale will be rescheduled forthe next available sales day.

Plaintiff may waive any of itsrights, including its right to adeficiency judgment, prior tosale. Sold subject to taxes andassessments, existing ease-ments and restrictions ofrecord.Martin S. Driggers, Sr.Special Referee for DarlingtonCountyDarlington, South Carolina_______, 2017Hutchens Law FirmP.O. Box 8237Columbia, SC 29202803-726-2700(44c3 leave in thru 5-31-17)

Notice of SaleC/A No: 2011-CP-16-00194

BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE ofthe Court of Common Pleas forDarlington County, SouthCarolina, heretofore issued inthe case of Bank of America,N.A. vs. Dennis Mackin akaa/k/a Dennis Robert Mackin;South Carolina Department ofMotor Vehicles, and Jo-JoEnterprises, Inc.; I the under-signed as Special Referee forDarlington County, will sell onJune 5, 2017 at 11:00 AM, atthe County Court House,Darlington County, SouthCarolina, to the highest bid-der:Legal Description andProperty Address:All that certain, piece, parcelor tract of land, irregular inshape; situate, lying and beingin the New MarketCommunity, in the County ofDarlington, State of SouthCarolina, shown on a plat ofsurvey made for H.L. Gaineyby J.E. Tucker, Jr., onDecember 12, 1985 and beingdesignated as 3.52 acre tracton an individual plat made forH.L. Gainey by J.E. Tucker, Jr.Surveyor, dated August 10,1987 recorded in the Plat Book132 at Page 83 in the Office ofthe Clerk of Court forDarlington County and beingbounded as follows:NORTH: By property of H.L.Gainey, as shown on said platof August 10, 1987 for a dis-tance of Three Hundred EightyOne (381) feet;EAST: By Edward Street, asshown on said plat of August10, 1987 for a distance ofThree Hundred Sixty Six andEight Tenths (366.8) feet;SOUTH: By property of R.B.Hall, Jr., as shown on said platof August 10, 1987, for a dis-tance of Four Hundred NinetyFive and Nine Tenths (495.9)feet; andWEST: By property now or for-merly of Howard D. Chapman(Tract A), as shown on saidplat of August 10, 1987, for adistance of Four HundredNinety Eight and Forty One-Hundredths (498.40) feet.This property contains a 1987Omni mobile home, VIN#012225A&B which is consid-ered to be a fixture or appurte-nance to the real estate and isintended to be a part hereof.This being the same propertyconveyed to Dennis Mackin bydeed of Jo Jo Enterprises, Inc.dated March 16, 2005 andrecorded on March 29, 2005,in the Register of Deeds Officefor Darlington County, State ofSouth Carolina, in Book 1037at Page 8836.2420 Edward Street,Hartsville, SC 29550TMS # 016-00-01-0762420 EDWARD STHARTSVILLE, SC 29550-0000 TMS# 016-00-01-076TERMS OF SALE: For cash.Interest at the rate of Five and875/1000 (5.875%) to be paidon balance of bid from date ofsale to date of compliance. Thepurchaser to pay for papersand stamps, and that the suc-cessful bidder or bidders, otherthan the Plaintiff therein, do,upon the acceptance of his orher bid, deposit with theSpecial Referee for DarlingtonCounty a certified check orcash in the amount equal tofive percent (5%) of theamount of bid on said premis-es at the sale as evidence ofgood faith in bidding, and sub-ject to any resale of said prem-ises under Order of this Court;and in the event the said pur-chaser or purchasers fail tocomply with the terms of salewithin Thirty (30) days, theSpecial Referee shall forthwithresell the said property, afterthe due notice and advertise-ment, and shall continue tosell the same each subsequentsales day until a purchaser,who shall comply with theterms of sale, shall beobtained, such sales to bemade at the risk of the formerpurchaser. Since a personal ordeficiency judgment is waived,the bidding will not remainopen but compliance with thebid may be made immediately.If the Plaintiff or the Plaintiff'srepresentative does not appearat the above-described sale,then the sale of the propertywill be null, void, and of noforce and effect. In such event,

the sale will be rescheduled forthe next available sales day.Plaintiff may waive any of itsrights, including its right to adeficiency judgment, prior tosale. Sold subject to taxes andassessments, existing ease-ments and restrictions ofrecord.________Eugene P. Warr, Jr.Special Referee for DarlingtonCountyDarlington, South Carolina_____, 2017Hutchens Law FirmP.O. Box 8237Columbia, SC 29202803-726-2700(44c3 leave in thru 5-31-17)


All persons having claimsagainst the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: Donnie Elbert ColemanDate of Death: 10/30/2014Case No: 2017ES1600241Personal Representative: TerriB MichiAddress: 512 Tram Boulevard,Summerville, SC 29486Co-Personal Representative:Gary W CrawfordAddress: PO Box 508,Florence, SC 29503

(45p3 leave in thru 6-7-17)NOTICE TO CREDITORS

OF ESTATESAll persons having claims

against the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: Angel D ColeDate of Death: 4/26/2017Case No: 2017ES1600249Personal Representative:Bethany Bryant EaddyAddress: 191 TimberlakeDrive, Florence, SC 29501



against the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of DarlingtonCounty, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: Phillip R ArndtDate of Death: 3/19/2017Case No: 2017ES1600228Personal Representative: JohnS Turner CPA PCAddress: POB 6405, Florence,SC 29502



against the following estatesMUST file their claims onForm #371ES with theProbate Court of Darlington

County, the address of which isRoom 208 Courthouse, OnePublic Square, Darlington, SC29532, within eight(8)months after the date of thefirst publication of this Noticeto Creditors or within one (1)year from date of death,whichever is earlier (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or such personsshall be forever barred as totheir claims. All claims arerequired to be presented inwritten statements on the pre-scribed form (FORM #371ES)indicating the name and theaddress of the claimant, thebasis of the claim, the amountclaimed, the date when theclaim will become due, thenature of any uncertainty as tothe claim and a description ofany security as to the claim.Estate: Arsenia WilliamsDate of Death: 4/20/2017Case No: 2017ES1600248Personal Representative:Linda BarcusAddress: 1304 Gemini Drive,Darlington, SC 29532Attorney: Albert James, IIIAddress: PO Box 507,Darlington, SC 29540

(45c3 leave in thru 6-7-17)PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF DARLINGTONIN THE COURT OF COMMON

PLEASCASE NO. 2016-CP-16-0922BGNF GROUP, LLC, Plaintiff v.RUBY SLATER, AND IF RUBYSLATER BE DECEASED,THEN ANY AND ALL CHIL-DREN AND HEIRS AT LAW,DISTRIBUTEES ANDDEVISEES AND IF ANY OFTHE SAME BE DEAD, ANYAND ALL PERSONS ENTI-TLED TO CLAIM UNDER ORTHROUGH THEM, ALSO ALLOTHER PERSONSUNKNOWN CLAIMING ANYRIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST ORLIEN UPON THE REALESTATE DESCRIBED IN THECOMPLAINT HEREIN, ANYUNKNOWN ADULTS, ANYUNKNOWN INFANTS ORPERSONS UNDER DISABILI-TY, BEING A CLASS DESIG-NATED AS JOHN DOE ORPERSONS IN THE MILITARYSERVICE OF THE UNITEDSTATES OF AMERICA, BEINGA CLASS DESIGNATED ASRICHARD ROE; CATINADEASE, Defendants.ORDER APPOINTINGGUARDIAN AD LITEM ANDAPPOINTMENT OF ATTOR-NEYIt appearing to the satisfactionof the Court, upon reading thefiled Petition for Appointmentof Kevin T. Hardy, Esquire asGuardian ad Litem forunknown minors, and personswho may be under a disability,and it appearing that Kevin T.Hardy, Esquire has consentedto said appointment. FURTHER upon reading thefiled Petition for Appointmentof Kevin T. Hardy, Esquire asAttorney for any unknownDefendants who may be in theMilitary Service of the UnitedStates of America, and may be,as such, entitled to the benefitsof the Servicemembers’ CivilRelief Act, and any amend-ments thereto, and it appear-ing that Kevin T. Hardy,Esquire has consented to actfor and represent saidDefendants, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED thatKevin T. Hardy, Esquire, 2309Devine Street, Columbia, SC29205, with contact numberof (803) 771-0936, be andhereby is appointed Guardianad Litem Nisi on behalf of allunknown minors and allunknown persons who may beunder a disability, all of whommay have or claim to havesome interest or claim to thereal property commonlyknown as 3441 LamarHighway, Darlington, SC29532; that he is empoweredand directed to appear onbehalf of and represent saidDefendants, unless saidDefendants, or someone ontheir behalf, shall within thirty(30) days after service of acopy hereof as directed, pro-cure the appointment ofGuardian or Guardians adLitem for said Defendants.The appointment herein shallotherwise continue and thenterminate upon the dismissalof this case or upon final dispo-sition of all matters herein viasale, eviction of occupants (ifrequired), or upon final dispo-sition of any appeal.IT IS FURTHER ORDEREDthat Kevin T. Hardy, Esquire,be and hereby is appointedAttorney for any unknownDefendants who are, or maybe, in the Military Service ofthe United States of Americaand as such are entitled to thebenefits of theServicemember’s Civil ReliefAct a/k/a Soldiers’ and Sailors’Civil Relief Act of 1940, andany amendments thereto, torepresent and protect theinterest of said Defendants.

The appointment herein shallterminate upon the dismissalof this case or upon final dispo-sition of all matters herein viasale, eviction of occupants (ifrequired), or upon final dispo-sition of any appeal.AND IT IS FURTHERORDERED that a copy of theOrder shall be forth withserved upon said Defendantsby publication in News andPress, a newspaper of generalcirculation published in theCounty of Darlington State ofSouth Carolina, once a weekfor three (3) Consecutiveweeks, together with theSummons and Notice of Filingof Amended Complaint in theabove entitled action.Roger E. HendersonPresiding JudgeChesterfield, South CarolinaApril 28, 2017AMENDED SUMMONSFIRST CAUSE OF ACTIONForeclosure DeficiencyJudgment Waived (Non-Jury)TO THE DEFENDANTSNAMED ABOVE:YOU ARE HEREBY SUM-MONED and required toanswer the Complaint in thisaction, a copy of which is here-with served upon you, and toserve a copy of your Answer tothe Complaint upon the per-sons whose names are sub-scribed below, at 1709Devonshire Drive, Columbia,SC 29204, within thirty (30)days (except that the UnitedStates of America, or anyAgency or Department there-of, shall Answer the Complaintin this action within sixty (60)days) after the service hereof,exclusive of the day of suchservice; and if you fail toanswer the Complaint withinthe time aforesaid, judgmentby default will be renderedagainst you for the reliefdemanded in the Complaint.YOU WILL ALSO TAKENOTICE that the undersignedattorneys, on behalf of thePlaintiff herein, will seek anOrder of Reference to theMaster in Equity or SpecialReferee for Darlington County,South Carolina, with finalappeal to the South CarolinaSupreme Court, pursuant toRule 53 of the South CarolinaRules of Civil Procedure.TO MINORS OVER FOUR-TEEN (14) YEARS OF AGE,AND/OR TO MINORS UNDERFOURTEEN (14) YEARS OFAGE AND THE PERSON(S)WITH WHOM THE MINORSRESIDE, AND/OR TO PER-SON(S) UNDER SOME LEGALDISABILITY:YOU ARE FURTHER SUM-MONED AND NOTIFIED toapply for the appointment of aguardian ad litem within thirty(30) days after the service ofthis Amended Summons uponyou. If you fail to do so, appli-cation for such appointmentwill be made by Stern &Eisenberg Southern, PC.YOU WILL ALSO TAKENOTICE that, under the provi-sions of title 29, section 100 ofthe South Carolina Code,effective June 16, 1993, anycollateral assignments of rentscontained in the attachedmortgage are perfected andthe Plaintiff hereby givesnotice that all rents shall bepayable directly to it by deliv-ery to its undersigned attor-neys from the date of default.S.C. Code Ann. § 29-3-100(2007). In the alternative,Stern & Eisenberg Southern,PC, will move before a judge ofthis Circuit on the 10th day ofservice hereof, or as soonthereafter as counsel may beheard, for an Order enforcingthe assignment of rents, if any,and compelling payment of allrents covered by such assign-ment directly to the Plaintiff,which motion is to be basedupon the original Note andMortgage and the Complaintattached hereto.March 8, 2017Elizabeth R. Polk #11673Stern & Eisenberg Southern,PC1709 Devonshire DriveColumbia, SC 29204Telephone: (803) 929-0760Facsimile: (803) 929-0830Attorney for PlaintiffNOTICE OF FILING COM-PLAINTYOU WILL PLEASE TAKENOTICE that the Lis Pendens,Summons and Complaintwere filed on December 19,2016. Thereafter, theAmended Lis Pendens,Amended Summons andAmended Complaint werefiled in the Office of the Clerkof Court for Darlington Countyon March 14, 2017.March 20, 2017Elizabeth R. Polk #11673Stern & Eisenberg Southern, PC1709 Devonshire DriveColumbia, SC 29204Telephone: (803) 929-0760Facsimile: (803) 929-0830Attorney for Plaintiff

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NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C.PAGE 4B | WEDNESDAY MAY 24, 2017

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4818 Lullwater Drive- 3 bedrooms, 2baths, 2.066 sq ft--$209,900130 Edwards Ave -- 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2baths, 2,966 sq ft $174,900213 Lawson Rd-3 bedrooms, 2 baths,1,516 sq ft--$159,900 878 Cribb Road -- Florence - 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths, 1,665 sq ft -- $154,900874 Cribb Road-Florence -- 4 bed-rooms, 2 baths, 1,536 sq ft -- $146,900405 Chatham Place, Florence---3bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,700 sq ft--$149,9001381 Nolan Dr -- Put 3 bedrooms, 2baths, 1,593 sq ft, large workshop --$144,900 211 Lawson Rd --- 3 bedrooms, 2 bath1,456 sq ft --- $139,9004860 Lullwater Dr -- 3 bedrooms, 2baths, 1,460 sq ft -- $139,9004854 Lullwater Dr -- 3 bedrooms, 2baths, 1,460 sq ft -- $139,900310 White Magnolia Ave - 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths, 1,460 sq ft $139,900

403 N. McCall St -- 3 bedrooms, 2baths, 1,582 sq ft -- $125,9004886 W. Paces Trail -- 3 bedrooms , 2baths, 1,250 sq ft $119,9004892 W. Paces Trail-Summerville S/D-3bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,250 sq ft---$119,900406 Lawson Rd--3 bedrooms, 2 baths,1,562 sq ft--$114,900.00302 Lawson Rd --- 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2baths, 1,295 sq ft --- $110,000126 Spring Heights Cr--3 bedrooms,1 1/2 baths, 1,458 sq ft $99,900134 Spring St-3 bedrooms, 1 bath,1,061sq ft--$79,9001724 S. Center Rd--3 bedrooms, 2baths, 1,279 sq ft---$79,5002224 Indian Branch Road---3 bed-rooms, 2 baths, 1,338 sq ft $64,900916 Pearl Street--4 bedrooms, 2 baths,1,550 sq ft --$59,900 301 S. McFarland St (Hartsville) - 2bedrooms, 1 bath 1,400 sq ft -- $30,900

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Twins Lane-Timmonsville-49.96 acres -Farm land and wooded land $125,000Bobo Newsome Hwy (Hartsville)--22.51 acres of wooded land. $66,7003600 Winlark Drive-2 acres -$25,0003053 Marcus Drive-(Hartsville)--1.98

acre lot. Lot has a home on it that hasburned. Sold "AS IS" Priced at $19,900Lot K Jeffords Mill --- .69 acres cleared ---$12,000Redwood Drive--Nice lot located off ofMcIver Road .92 acres-$13,500.00

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Notice of Landscaping BidsThe City of Darlington is accepting bids for the landscaping maintenance of several areas. Sealed bidswill be accepted through 4 p.m. Friday May 26, andopened at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. Bid packets withcomplete details can be picked up at the Codes Enforcement Office, 400 Pearl St., Darlington beginning Wednesday, May 3, 2017. For information,call the Planning Department at 843-398-4000 x 103or email [email protected].

COLUMBIA, S.C. – For theeighth year, an “enforcementand education blitz” coordinat-ed by the S.C. Department ofAlcohol and Other Drug AbuseServices (DAODAS) has helpedfocus attention on the dangersof underage alcohol use.

Through the statewide cam-paign, South Carolina’s AlcoholEnforcement Teams (AETs)and prevention professionalscollaborate on activities aimedat limiting access to alcohol byyoung people under the age of21. The increased enforcementand public education effortspromote a safe end to theschool year and a safe promseason. The campaign – called“Out of Their Hands” – empha-sizes that it is against the lawfor anyone under 21 to pur-chase, possess, or consumealcoholic beverages.

“Alcohol use by young peo-ple, a critical problem for ourstate, is a major cause of loss oflife for people under 21,” saidGovernor Henry McMaster

when proclaiming April asAlcohol Awareness Month,“and alcohol-related car crash-es are the leading cause ofthose deaths.”

The campaign, which ranApril 1-30, resulted in:

13 party-dispersal opera-tions;

175 traffic stops;528 casual contacts;660 compliance checks;149 on-premise bar checks;

and25 public safety checkpointsThe various operations led

to 301 cases of charges beingfiled.

In addition to the lawenforcement activities, 88“media activities” were held athigh schools and middleschools, colleges, publicforums, community events,civic groups, retail alcohol out-lets, and other retail locations.These activities included pre-sentations, articles, merchanteducation trainings, news con-ferences, distribution of “Out of

Their Hands” educationalmaterial, social media impres-sions, and “Alcohol Walk/Run”awareness events. An estimat-ed one million SouthCarolinians received informa-tion about underage drinking.Throughout the year, DAODASand the state’s 32 county alco-hol and drug abuse authoritiesprovide tools and support forthe three tactics proven effec-tive in the prevention of under-age drinking:

1) Reducing the availabilityof alcohol

2) Changing norms andbehaviors through education

3) Consistent enforcementof existing laws and regulations

“Through our partnershipswith law enforcement, we’reworking to save the lives ofyoung people across the state,”said Michelle Nienhius,Manager of PreventionServices for DAODAS, during anews conference held atBrookland-Cayce High School(BCHS) in Cayce.

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CLEMSON — The EmmyAward-winning “Making ItGrow” gardening show hasthree Telly Awards to add toits slate of accolades.

This is the fourth yearClemson UniversityExtension’s Amanda McNulty,Sean Flynn and the rest of thecrew of “Making It Grow”have won prestigious TellyAwards. The live, interactiveshow — which is produced bySCETV and ClemsonUniversity — has won 15 TellyAwards overall since 2000.McNulty said she and thecrew are honored to havereceived these awards.

“It’s exciting that our teamwas chosen by peers in theindustry,” McNulty said. “Ourmost important mission is tohelp people use environmen-tally sustainable methods andstill be successful in growingplants. To do that we empha-size identifying the problembefore taking action — is it aninsect or a disease? — andhow to choose the correctway of controlling it. Byencouraging our viewers tomake careful choices inselecting plants, in placingthem properly in their land-scape or garden and usingthoughtful cultural practices,we help them reduce plant

stress which results in health-ier plants more resistant topests.”

Flynn, who has been theshow’s producer since 1999,agreed.

“One aspect that I am real-ly thrilled about is that wewon in three different cate-gories,” Flynn said. “Thatspeaks to the wide variety oftopics we highlight and to theoverall quality in coveringdifferent subject matter. Thisis great recognition for theentire team.”

The “entire team” includesa lot of people who work tomake the show a success,McNulty said.

Awards the show receivedthis year include one in theNature/Wildlife category. Thisaward was presented for the“Making It Grow – From Seedsto Shoreline” field segment. Inthis segment, McNulty travelsto James Island nearCharleston and learns first-hand about the program withClemson water resourcesagent Kim Counts Morganello.This program engages stu-dents in restoring Spartinaalterniflora, the dominantplant in the salt marsh.

Another award was givenin the Health and WellnessDivision for a segment which

brought the crew to the SouthCarolina Department ofAgriculture’s ConsumerProtection Division. In thissegment, “Making It Grow –Consumer ProtectionDivision,” McNulty talks withthe Department ofAgriculture’s DerekUnderwood about the manyresponsibilities they have andthe methods they use to keepthe citizens of South Carolinasafe. Publicity such as thisplays a vital role in helpingUnderwood’s departmentprotect South Carolina resi-dents.

The third Telly was givenfor a segment “Making ItGrow – Spring FloralArrangements” in the How-To/Do-It-Yourself Division.This segment involves KatieDickson of Moore FarmsBotanical Garden demon-strating how to create flowerarrangements. Dickson saidshe is truly honored to havehad an opportunity to appearon “Making It Grow.”

“Making It Grow” airs at 7p.m. Tuesdays on SCETV andon tape-delay at 8 p.m.Tuesdays and 3:30 p.m.Saturdays on the SouthCarolina Channel. It can alsobe viewed live online by click-ing here.

Clemson’s ‘Making It Grow’ gardening show wins three Tellys

TRAVELERS REST— Withevery scoop of bees BradCavin pours gently into a card-board box he brings scienceone step closer to unravelingthe riddle of honey beedecline.

At an apiary near the footof the Blue Ridge, Cavin gath-ered samples of honey bees —live ones, dead ones, theirunborn brood and the pollenthe bees collect — as he hasfrom hives all across thePalmetto State this spring.

The samples, live beesincluded, will be mailed toU.S. Department ofAgriculture labs as part of theNational Honey Bee Survey, aprogram created to help scien-tists and beekeepers learnhow to better protect theimportant pollinating, honey-making insects.

“The whole point of thesurvey is to find out what’shappening to our bee popula-tion,” says Cavin, state apiaryinspector for the Departmentof Plant Industry, a regulatoryarm of Clemson Universitythat helps protect SouthCarolina’s agriculturalresources.

“Beekeepers need to knowwhat threats their bees faceand learn what signs to lookfor,” Cavin said, “We’re con-ducting the survey in anattempt to document whichdiseases, parasites or pests ofhoney bees are present.”

Begun nationally in 2009and an annual study in SouthCarolina since 2012, thehoney bee survey seeks hard,statistical data that may helpshed light on the reasons forthe growing loss of honey beecolonies in the United States,according to USDA. TheAnimal and Plant HealthInspection Service, whichcoordinates the data fromstate surveys like Clemson’s,

describes it as a form of epi-demiology for bee health.

For beekeeper Tim Dover,who manages nearly 700 hivesamong the farms and fields atthe foot of the Blue Ridge, thebee survey is essential intelli-gence about the enemies of hisbees.

“The survey gives me asnapshot of the health of myapiary. I know exactly what’sin my hives. If there’s a virusproblem I can treat before itbecomes an issue,” Dover said.“Without it, we could have aproblem and not know aboutit until it’s too late. The feed-back we get as beekeepersmakes us better stewards.”

Dover, who with partnerSusan Gardner owns theCarolina Honey Bee Companyin Travelers Rest, “retiredfrom the high-tech industry inthe dot-com bust” more than adecade ago, giving him thechance to return to his rural

roots: He’s a third-generationbeekeeper whose grandfa-ther’s bees were ancestors ofsome of his hives today, agenetic line he received fromhis uncle.

“Some of these bees havebeen with our family for ahundred years, or at least theirgenetics have,” he said. “Thatgives them a special signifi-cance, I think. It’s a reminderof the historic importance ofproducing our own food.”

Most of their homegrownproduct is sold from theirstore on Main Street inTravelers Rest, where theyhave a certified commercialkitchen nearby to prepare thehoney to state specifications.But a large share of CarolinaHoney Bee Company’s rev-enue comes from selling thesupplies their fellow beekeep-ers need: frames, tools, extrac-tors and even “package bees”to help new beekeepers begin

their hives.Ironically, reports of the

decline of American honey beecolonies actually helped stim-ulate growth in the industry,Dover believes.

“With all the news aboutcolony collapse disorder, it’sdriven a lot of people into thebusiness,” he said. “None of uswants the bees to disappear.We want to be able to continueto produce the food we eatright here.”

USDA estimates that winterlosses of honey bees hasincreased from 22 percent to36 percent in the past eightyears, a rate that the agencybelieves is unsustainably high.Suspects in the decline in beehealth are many — pests likethe Varroa mite, a parasitethat carries deadly viruses;diseases like American foul-brood, a spore-borne afflic-tion that keeps unborn bees

from developing; toxins likepesticides; poor nutritionfrom loss of habitat; and inva-sive pathogens that havefound their way from othercountries to the United States.

Finding the exact causes ofbee loss, USDA scientistsbelieve, is essential to preserv-ing the bee industry, which —not including the honey weeat — provides $15 billioneach year in added crop valuefrom pollination.

Dover hopes the honey beesurvey will help provide infor-mation that will help the bee-keeping business thrive. Hesaid he’s encouraged that thesampling and testing addressboth native pests and diseasesas well as invasive threats tohoney bee colony health.

The survey requires Cavinto take samples from hives intwo dozen locations statewideeach year. In each of thoseplaces, he’ll have to take fourdifferent samples from eightdifferent hives in an apiary:

• Live bees are shakenfrom their hive into a pan fromwhich Cavin uses a scoop topour them into small card-board cage with wire mesh toprovide them air for therushed U.S. Postal Service tripto a USDA lab in Gastonia,North Carolina.

• Dead bees are pouredinto an alcohol solution to pre-serve them in a bottle for ship-ment.

• Brood, the develop-ing next generation of bees,are extracted and placed intosmaller vials.

• Pollen scraped fromthe hive goes into yet anotherset of bottles.

To gather the requireddata, the tests are necessarilyinvasive to the honey bee hive.For this reason, Cavin tries tobuild a close relationship withthe beekeepers who know

their hives best.On this particular spring

afternoon, he and Dover worktogether to open hives insearch of finding appropriatesamples, being careful not todisturb the queen bees thatare vital to a hive’s reproduc-tion.

Patient and skilled manipu-lation keeps the bees relativelycalm. The ubiquitous hum oftheir collective buzzing fillsthe corner of the pasture thatshelters the two dozen white,wooden hives. But as distantthunder rumbles and a springrain begins to fall, the hum ofthe bees begins to rise. A horsetied to a stall in an adjacentbarn eyes the activity careful-ly, but without alarm.

“The bees don’t like therain,” Cavin explains. “They’realready a little upset at beingdisturbed. You want to try andminimize their anxiety.”

With hand-held “smokers”— cans filled with burningwood chips and spouts at oneend to direct the smoke —Cavin and Dover keep the beesrelatively docile as they openand examine each hive. Oneby one, Cavin and Doverremove honeycombed framesfrom the hives in search oftheir samples. By the end ofthe afternoon, Cavin haspacked the containers forshipment to the labs.

Like beekeepers and scien-tists across the country, Cavinand Dover await results thatcan be used to protect the bees— knowledge that can helpsolve the mystery of honey beedecline.

“Of all the things I likeabout beekeeping is thatyou’re always learning. Younever know it all,” Dover said.“I learn something new everytime I get in a hive. The more Ilearn the more I find out Idon’t know.”

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Do you know Darlington County?The photo from last week was of former Darlington Mayor Cecil Harper. The picture is part of a largerimage hanging at South of Pearl that features several of Darlington’s past mayors. We only had a few guess-es and no one guessed right.Today, you will find another location shot from Darlington County. Do you know where it is?Please let us know by sending your guesses to:[email protected] or call 843-393-3811. Deadline is noon Friday. Good luck!

Sonoco (NYSE: SON), oneof the largest diversified glob-al packaging companies, hasbeen named one of 82 “Bestfor Vets” companies byMilitary Times. Sonoco joinsother well-known brands,including Kellogg, AT&T,Hilton, Macy’s Inc. and TheBoeing Company on the distin-guished list.

Sonoco, a certifiedPalmetto Military Employer,recognizes the valuable skillsU.S. military veterans bring toits team, including a strongwork ethic, loyalty and unwa-vering determination to be thebest.

“Over the decades, Sonocoassociates have answered thecall to serve. We couldn’t bemore proud of the fact that wehave so many associates whohave served (or are serving)this country,” said JackSanders, president and CEO.

In its eighth year, Best forVets rankings evaluate compa-nies’ cultures, veteran recruit-ing, veteran policies andaccommodations for membersof the National Guard andreserves.

“The companies on theMilitary Times Best for Vetslist earned their rankingsthrough determined efforts to

recruit and support servicemembers, veterans and mili-tary families. These effortsdeserve recognition from thecountry and should get theattention of veterans lookingfor a new career,” said GeorgeAltman, the Military Timeseditor in charge of the rank-ings.

A coveted honor for compa-nies around the country, theannual Military Times Best forVets rankings are the result ofa meticulous, months-longprocess. Military Times care-fully evaluates survey dataand includes only the bestcompanies in its rankings.

Sonoco Named a“Best for Vets” Company

Nation’s beekeepers are looking for answers to loss of bees in the hives

The Darlington CountyCommunity Action Agency isparticipating in the SummerFood Service Program. Mealswill be provided to all chil-dren 18-years-old andyounger without charge,regardless of race, color,national origin, sex, age ordisability, gender identity orreligion. Meals will be pro-vided on a first come, firstserve basis at the sites andtimes as follows:

Elohim OutreachCenter

219 S. Sixth St. June 5-Aug. 4Mon. – Thurs.

Breakfast: 8:30, Lunch11:30

Thompson’s LearningCenter

327 S. Fifth St.June 5-Aug. 4Mon. – Fri.Breakfast: 8:30, Lunch

1:30

Ms. Mary’s Home1608 S. Fifth St.June 5-Aug. 4Mon. – Fri.Breakfast: 8:30, Lunch

1:30

Thompson’s LearningCenter

516 E. Elm St.June 5 – Aug. 4Mon. – Fri. Breakfast: 8:15 Lunch:

11:30

The House of Refuge111 N. Fifth St.June 5 – Aug. 4Mon. - Fri.Lunch 11 a.m.Temple Christian

Church1660 N. Governor

Williams Hwy.June 5 – Aug. 4Mon. – Fri.Breakfast: 8: 30 Lunch:

11:30

Community Action Agency announcessummer feeding program sites

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