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Darlington County School Board approves second round of budget cuts
The base student cost for students in Darlington County schools will be cut to levels not seen since the late 1990s as the Darlington County School Board approved the second round of budget cuts during its monthly meeting at Lamar Elementary on Monday.
USC recruit could be removed from high school
Incoming South Carolina defensive back Victor Hampton faces possible reassignment to an alternative school after the 17-year-old was arrested for bringing liquor to Darlington High School last week.
SC tech schools to receive millions of dollars, expand
Sunday, February 07, 2010 at 7:38 p.m. Read more: Local , State , South Carolina Technical College System , Horry Georgetown Technical College , Florence Darlington Tech , $5.9 Grant , Recovery Act Nearly $6 million are heading to South Carolina technical colleges.
Search continues for Darlington shooting suspect
The Darlington Sheriff's Office is looking for David Julian Lunn of Effingham, who is accused of shooting someone on S. Center Road in Darlington County Wednesday night.
Darlington football star, USC recruit releases statement on arrest
Just two days after signing his letter of intent to play college football for South Carolina, Darlington High School's Victor Hampton was arrested for underage alcohol possession.
3 charged with trading sex for crack
Three Hartsville women have been charged with prostitution and attempting to purchase crack cocaine.
Illegal bars shut down in Darlington Co.
Darlington County Sheriff's deputies shut down a trio of illegal bars in Darlington County on Wednesday.
Chamber recognizes Stars of Darlington
The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce recognized community leaders during its Annual Stars of Darlington Banquet on Jan.
USC signee finds hope, redemption upon move to Darlington
If you look into the past of Gamecock signee Victor Hampton, you may see some things you don't like -- a history of attitude problems and trouble.
Darlington answers call to aid earthquake victims
Since a massive 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince on Jan.12, people around the world have come forward to lend support to the victims, and residents in Darlington County have stepped up to the plate as well.
Darlington County sex offender wins new sentencing on gun charge
Kenneth Glenn Hinson looks up at his attorney during his trial on April 18, 2007, at the Darlington County Courthouse in Darlington.
11 students hurt in Darlington school bus accident
Eleven students were transported to a Pee Dee hospital Wednesday following a school bus accident in Darlington County.
Darlington County Planning Commission tackles long term goals
The Darlington County Planning Commission tackled major long term goals at its meeting Jan.
Darlington theft ring busted; 3 men in custody
Deputies from several Pee Dee law enforcement agencies have made multiple arrests involving an ongoing property theft ring, the Darlington County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday.
Compromise reached on voter ID bill
After a contentious couple days on the state Senate floor, Senate Democrats and Republicans have worked out a compromise proposal on a controversial Voter ID bill.
Third suspect in Florence motel slaying arrested
Curtis Joe, Jr., age 21, of 625 Jamestown Road, Darlington, who was wanted in connection with the January 10 fatal shooting at the Days Inn Motel on West Lucas Street, was taken into custody by Investigators with the Florence County Sheriff's Office Friday.
Darlington Raceway creates new Race for Rates program
DARLINGTON, SC Darlington Raceway has partnered with several local hotels to form a new program called Race Rates for Race Fans.
Congressional Aide, Mixon, hears citizen concerns
Chesterfield County resident Mary Funderburk , shares some of her views with Linda Mixon , Congressional Aide for U.S. Congressman John M. Spratt.
FOP National President to appear in Darlington
FOP's National President, Chuck Canterbury will be the special guest speaker at the Pee Dee FOP's next meeting.
Darlington jail captain resigns, remains under investigation
A Darlington County Detention Center captain who is the subject of a State Law Enforcement Division investigation has resigned from his post Darlington County Sheriff Wayne Byrd said.

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