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EMERGENCY ORDER From Staff Reports ing been established in 1894. newspaper to read about their ing director/graphic designer before the public. EXTENDED: The Jordans have a unique local government, education, and Samantha Lyles will con- “We’re excited about the Gov. Henry The Herald Group has McMaster has extended his understanding of the impor- events and news about their tinue as reporter. Nancy opportunity to help continue assumed ownership of The State of Emergency order. This tance of having a local, family- friends and neighbors that Shepherd will serve as office the tradition of providing the is the fourth state of emergency News & Press effective May 1 owned newspaper in a com- they can’t get anywhere else manager. best local news and advertis- McMaster has issued for the to continue delivering quality munity, rather than a cookie- from a staff who knows, In addition to the services ing to the county as the local news and trusted adver- COVID-19 pandemic. cutter newspaper owned by a understands and cares about they have been providing, the Thomas family has done for 65 “South Carolina continues tising to the people of large group based in another the community.” office will soon offer copying Darlington County. state. Daily operations will be services and serve as a UPS years,” said Jordan. to fight this deadly virus with “We will appreciate the every asset and resource avail- The acquisition was the “Local news matters,” said overseen by Johnnie Daniels, drop-off location. able,” said McMaster. “While perfect fit for The Herald Thomas Jordan, president of the General Manager of The There will be a greater support from the readers, we are making progress, we Group and the Jordan family, The Herald Group, “and we Dillon Herald. social media presence and advertisers and the communi- must remain vigilant with who own The Dillon Herald, wanted to ensure that the peo- Bobby Bryant will continue expanded advertising oppor- ty as we move forward in this expanding prevention and test- Dillon County’s oldest continu- ple of Darlington County will to serve as editor. Stephan tunities to help support local new venture.” ing efforts. ously operating business, hav- continue to have a true local Drew will continue as advertis- businesses and get their names “Our state is also facing an economic disruption and emer- gency the likes of which we’ve never seen, and we are working Thomas Family stewardship of News & Press ends after 64 years tirelessly to get our businesses back up and running and our By Samantha Lyles took the reins at The Lancaster immediately, settling into a her sister, Susie Green. Thanks people back to work as soon [email protected] News, becoming South small house on Orange Street to a thriving tobacco market, and as safely as possible.” Carolina's youngest newspa- and starting a family. He and business all over Darlington The governor’s “stay home May 1 marks the end of an per editor and winning numer- wife Margaret Ann had was booming and advertising or be at work” order is separate era in Darlington County as ous awards. already welcomed son Morrell dollars flowed in steadily. The from the State of Emergency, The News & Press leaves the A stint in politics followed, III (aka Morrey, then only 2 News & Press became a key- and it has now been lifted. hands of the Thomas family and Thomas’ duties as execu- months old), and daughter stone of the community. for the first time in 64 years. DMV UPDATE: Starting tive secretary for Lancaster Ann Boyd would soon follow. “Back then, the newspaper As ownership moves to The district Congressman James P. As he guided The News & industry was so vibrant, it was this week, the S.C. Department Herald Group (another family- of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV) Richards took him to the Press into a new era, Morrell electrified,” says Morrey will expand operations by owned newspaper business), House floor in Washington became known for his bound- Thomas. “If somebody had an reopening all 66 branch offices we take a moment to appreci- and the United Nations in New less energy. A typical day event or if an announcement to increase convenience for ate the steady hand on the till York City. But the newspaper might involve writing and edit- was made, The News & Press customers. The additional provided by the Thomas fami- business soon called him back. ing reams of copy, sweeping was the first place they called.” office openings will allow the ly. In 1956, Sara Coffee, then the building from stem to Thomas did not take that SCDMV to service more cus- The patriarch of local jour- publisher of The News & Press, stern, lunching with a civic responsibility lightly, and the tomers on a daily basis while nalism, Morrell Thomas Jr., asked Thomas if he’d be inter- club or taking a meal in the paper won scores of awards still adhering to social distanc- ran The News & Press for half a ested in a move to Darlington. boisterous dining room at The from the South Carolina Press ing recommendations. All century. Born in Spartanburg, offices will operate by appoint- He thoughtfully accepted the Lunch Box, attending a Association. That commitment he served in the Army during offer, viewing the move as a Carolina Bank board meeting, to excellence was shared by ment only, which can be sched- Morrey Thomas uled on the SCDMV website at World War II, then earned sort of homecoming. Thomas’ then covering a local govern- Margaret Ann, who won a SCDMVonline.com. English and Journalism grandfather, A.P. Turner, was planting tobacco and honing ment assembly to cap things number of writing awards All SCDMV branch offices, degrees at Wofford College minister of Mt. Elon Baptist his entrepreneurial spirit by off. from the SCPA. with the exception of Allendale and received his master's Church in Lydia, and Morrell selling hard candy to fellow By 1966, Thomas had Over the decades as and McCormick locations, will degree from Emory University. Jr. had spent childhood sum- field workers. bought full ownership of the be open Monday, Wednesday Thomas was just 23 when he mers in Darlington County Thomas took to Darlington newspaper from Coffee and THOMAS FAMILY ON PAGE 7 and Friday. The Allendale and McCormick locations will con- tinue to be open only on Wednesdays during this shift in operations. TRINITY-BYRNES TO 3 NASCAR races! But fans must stay home REMAIN CLOSED: Trinity- By Bobby Bryant virus. All three races will be television, radio and online.” week by NASCAR: 90. Byrnes Collegiate School in Editor run amid empty stands and an Raceway President Kerry Sunday, May 17: NASCAR Four other races are Darlington County is following [email protected] empty infield. (The races will Tharp said in a statement: “It’s Cup Series race, 400 miles, planned at Charlotte this Gov. McMaster’s mandate that be televised on FOX and FS1, a an honor for Darlington starting at 3:30 p.m., televised month, one each day from May schools remain closed for the The coronavirus crisis is 24-27. A total of seven races academic year. giving local NASCAR fans both FOX-owned cable sports net- Raceway to resume the 2020 by FOX, also broadcast by FOX are planned for this month as Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate, a dream and a disappoint- work, and can also be followed NASCAR season in just a few Deportes, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR makes up for time which transitioned to Distant ment. online and by radio.) short weeks with three races in NASCAR Channel 90. lost to the virus shutdown. Learning in March, will contin- The dream: Three NASCAR “As our nation restarts, I four days. Darlington is one of Tuesday, May 19: Xfinity “NASCAR and its teams are ue to conduct classes virtually races are to be held at the can think of no better place for the most iconic and historic Series race, 200 miles, starting through the end of the spring eager and excited to return to Darlington Raceway in a four- NASCAR to drop the green tracks in the sport and will be at 8 p.m., televised by FS1, semester. racing, and have great respect day period between May 17 flag than at Darlington a tremendous backdrop when also broadcast by MRN and Families have found the for the responsibility that and May 20 as NASCAR Raceway in South Carolina,” NASCAR returns to racing. We SiriusXM NASCAR Channel transition to online learning comes with a return to compe- relaunches its season, which Gov. Henry McMaster said. certainly appreciate the sup- 90. has not diminished the stan- “Team South Carolina stands port from our state’s leader- Wednesday, May 20: tition,” Steve O’Donnell, dard or quality of instruction had been shut down by the NASCAR executive vice presi- students are receiving, the virus pandemic. ready to help NASCAR restart ship in working with NASCAR NASCAR Cup Series race, 500 dent and chief racing develop- school says. Students have con- The disappointment: Fans the season at Darlington to allow us to host these kilometers, starting at 7:30 tinued to attend class lectures, won’t be allowed at any of Raceway with three races events.” p.m., televised by FS1, also complete homework and proj- (this) month that can be Here’s the lineup for broadcast by MRN and those races to protect them NASCAR ON PAGE 8 ects electronically while at from possible exposure to the enjoyed by fans from home on Darlington, confirmed last SiriusXM NASCAR Channel home through Google Classroom.

FREE MEALS: The Darlington County Council on Virus threat won’t delay Aging will be providing emer- Online-learning debate shows gency meals to seniors 60 and older during the coronavirus crisis. Meals will be available June 9 primaries for drive-through pickup at a sharp divide among parents From Staff Reports remain unchanged. Voters Council on Aging locations throughout Darlington County should prepare now to exer- from 10 a.m. to noon each South Carolina’s June 9 cise their right to vote by By Bobby Bryant have posted comments on the all they can to help the stu- statewide primary elections choosing the best option for Editor school district’s Facebook dents to continue their educa- Tuesday. [email protected] Seniors will be provided a and June 23 runoffs will go them.” page that show in much tion. This isn’t just hard on the box of free meals, on a first- on as planned – but officials Still, state election officials greater detail exactly how students and parents, it’s also With Gov. Henry come, first-served basis, at advise that you wear a face advise qualifying voters to they feel about the district’s hard on the teachers. … The McMaster’s decision April 22 Hartsville, Darlington, Lamar mask and “be patient.” vote absentee if possible to online-learning program, and teachers are always available to keep all South Carolina and Society Hill. Check out The State Election reduce the risk of being why. The online comments, to answer any questions and public schools closed through Facebook or call 843-393-8521. Commission said last week exposed to the virus. Those from dozens of parents, show they have worked with us. the end of the academic year, Seniors, family members or that it would not postpone voting absentee by mail a caregiver may pick up meals Darlington County students the Democratic and should apply now, officials by providing the senior’s ID face several more weeks of Republican primaries said. In-person absentee vot- and required information. You classes by computer – online because of the coronavirus ing at county voter registra- must be a senior citizen (60- learning. crisis. tion offices begins May 4. plus) or taking the meal to a For some students and par- senior citizen; you must be a “The SEC has no authority Among the qualifications resident of Darlington County; to delay the primaries or devi- for voting absentee: Being 65 ents, this is welcome news. you must provide name, ate from current law in con- Others fear a disaster. address, phone number and a ducting elections,” the com- After nearly a month of stu- nutrition survey at time of pick- mission said. “Voting options PRIMARIES ON PAGE 8 dents learning from home to up; two meal boxes per car; avoid risking spreading the individuals are only permitted coronavirus through class- one pick-up per week. Each eli- rooms, hallways and cafete- gible senior must provide a Candidate for sheriff rias, some members of the state-issued ID to receive a box. Darlington County school Locations: Darlington Fitness World, 1032 Pearl St.; board began hearing parents Hartsville Senior Center, 1103 takes campaign online say this was a great idea and was working well. Other par- S. Sixth St., Butler Building; By Samantha Lyles to answer questions about his ents told board members it Lamar Nutrition Center, 628 [email protected] candidacy. Carterville Highway, Robert L. was a nightmare. Hudson has served as Grooms Building; Society Hill “We’ve got kids that have With the June 9 primaries Police Chief in the City of Nutrition Community Center, taken to this eLearning, and drawing near and social dis- Hartsville, Chief Deputy with 223 Hall St. those that it’s just been such a tancing restrictions still in Darlington County Sheriff's shock to them that they’re place, some political candi- Office, and Patrol a sharp divide among Thank you, teachers, for car- COMPILED basically just shut down and BY BOBBY BRYANT dates are replacing tradition- Commander with Lee County Darlington County families ing about our kids!” Sheriff's Office. During the not turning in anything,” about taking classes by com- al stump meetings and board member Richard fundraisers with virtual town town hall broadcast on puter. “All that has been accom- Brewer said in an April 6 plished in this household is an hall events. James Hudson, Facebook and Instagram, he Here are some excerpts board meeting. But, he added, from their posts: ADHD honor roll student who who is challenging incumbent responded to emailed ques- tions, Facebook posts, and “Thank the good Lord that we was learning with leaps and Sheriff Tony Chavis for the were prepared for (this crisis) “I appreciate teachers more Democratic nomination, held as much as we could be.” than ever! I feel they are doing an online gathering last week CANDIDATE ON PAGE 4 More recently, parents ONLINE ON PAGE 8 Word of the Week The Pee Dee’s Oldest promulgate -- to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim Independently -- Merriam-Webster.com Owned Newspaper MAY 6, 2020 | PAGE 2 THE NEWS AND PRESS, DARLINGTON, S.C. opinionWWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET

O P - E D O P - E D Living on the West End: Buzzard luck Wash day at the ditch By Bill Shepard that was large enough to set a would feel sorry for her. By Tom Poland down the wind and a buzzard Valdosta, I drove down a dirt tin tub. When the small It would take all morning labored up from among bones lane and stirred up a wake of There are two kinds of stream had filled the tub, one to get the clothes washed. A searing, sweaty summer with wings that went whoop buzzards feeding on a wild hog ditches; one is made by man could dip the water and fill After the first washing, Mama day … just as my friend leaned whoop whoop like a child’s toy carcass. A committee or volt, as and the other by the Creator their bucket to be carried to would rinse some of the over to pick up his dropped swung on a string and in the some call it, burdened pine of all things. Two ditches of the wash bench and emptied clothes a second time. When keys, his glasses slid onto the long red sunset the sheets of limbs as the wake fed and a ket- the latter kind ran the full in the tubs there. all was finished, Mama would asphalt and cracked. “Damn. If water on the plain below them tle circled overhead. Most buz- length of the village where I Of course, Mama would tie the clothes in a bundle, and it weren’t for buzzard luck, I’d lay like tidepools of primal zards I’ve seen in one spot. lived all my childhood years. help in bringing the water I would empty the black wash- have no luck at all,” said he. blood.” From my deck one after- The ditches were formed from the ditch. When I had pot and put the fire out. We You’ve heard it. Maybe In “Under Buzzards,” James noon I enjoyed the fragrance of when and where under- filled the three tubs and wash would be ready to start for uttered it. Man sees the buz- a tea olive. Then lazily circling ground springs of water broke pot, it was time to start a fire home. zard as a harbinger of ill for- buzzards honed in on a house through the surface and Before leaving for the wash tune, a bird deserving pes- across the street. began to cut a path in a south- place, at the ditch, Mama simism, suspicion and phobias. “Something’s dead,” I ward direction. The small would have left a pot full of lima beans simmering on the I plead guilty. My journeys take thought. stream of water takes the path stove. me past picturesque dead trees of least resistance; thus, the Later they drifted afar but Back at the house, Mama across Georgialina, and I see zigzag path is formed. they gave me a notion, a story Starting at the far end of what would hang her clothes on the buzzards in them. about buzzards that smell can- was once a large part of the long wire that Dad had Buzzards love things dead, cer and circle victims’ homes, Mill Village, the little streams stretched at the edge of our trees included. perching on the roof as flowed the full length of the yard. The clothes would be Buzzard luck atop prophets of doom. If true, peo- village before finally reaching dry by the end of the day. buzzard luck, and more abuse ple would be aghast to see buz- their rendezvous with Swift Tomorrow would find Mama for a bird that keeps rotting car- zards. “God, here come those Creek. at her ironing board, ironing casses from spewing out black-feathered bald demons.” At a spot near the end of the wrinkles from most of the pathogens. The buzzard, what Superstitions fly alongside the village, the two ditches clothing. There were no elec- a hero, yet so many hold it in buzzards. If you see a lone buz- met and became one ditch. It tric irons and washing derision, deeming it evil even. zard, make a wish before he is at that point that my story machines to be had in those Well, cart off that dead deer flaps his wings; it’ll come true. has its beginning. around the pot. long-ago times. yourself. Pitchfork that rotten If you see the shadow of a buz- The water furnished at the In the springtime and sum- Dad, later on, built a sys- Dickey imagined buzzards in mer, I enjoyed playing in the tem of getting the iron out of possum into yonder ditch. Drag zard without seeing the bird millhouses had so much iron “heavy, heavy summer … tell ditch. I would search for the the water at the house. That off that greenish, gummy, cur- itself, expect visitors. If you see that it could not be used for me black riders, tell me what I crawfish, tadpoles and chase made wash day easier for dling cur. Hold your nose! buzzards flying on high, a washing white materials. need to know about my time in after the small minnows that Mama and me, but I missed We’d be in a fix without storm’s coming and they aim to Even some dishes would turn the world.” yellow, after being washed for would try to hide from me. In the fun I had wading in the turkey vultures, which sparked rise above it. These circling winged crea- a time in the water. Bedsheets the early spring, the blue vio- ditch, chasing minnows and colorful sayings. “All the buz- When I see buzzards, I see tures have long fascinated me. and pillowcases would turn lets would spring up, all along bugs and picking Mama’s bou- zards will come to the mule’s As a boy I stared spellbound nature’s recycling of life runs yellow and the color would be the edges of the ditch. I would quet of violets in the spring- funeral.” Heard that one? It into the Georgia blue watching on unabated. So, carry on, you permanent. For that reason, a pick Mama a bouquet and time! means all the relatives will buzzards until dizziness took carrion-eating, black-feathered lot of women would do their take it to her. Note: The two ditches still Mama did all her washing flow, but the place where they attend a rich person’s funeral. hold. Seems I saw more buz- bald birds. Carry on and keep family’s clothes washing at the Writers find the derided our Southland clean. Haunt ditch. by hand. Sometimes, Mama’s come together is all grown zards in my days of roaming hands would bleed after a over with trees and brush. I bird symbolic and thus the pastures and fishing farm our roadways. Circle in our The family would have noble bird flew into Southern skies, and if some woman eats their own crudely built wash long time of scrubbing the still own the black washpot. ponds. When I think of youth I clothes on the tin washboard. Mama gave it to me many literature. see buzzards, hear whippoor- your brown-spotted eggs as I’ve bench. It would accommodate In “Blood Meridian,” heard, more power to her. three large No. 2 tin washtubs. In the winter, when the water years ago. I glance at it now wills, and taste fried chicken. would be very cold and and then and allow the mem- Cormac McCarthy wrote, Maybe, just maybe, she’s Nearby the bench was a spot Feathered all. Mama’s hands would bleed, I ories to flow! “They climbed up through A few years back, down yon- found the antidote to buzzard where the large black cast- rolling grasslands where small der in South Georgia, near luck. iron wash pot was located. birds shied away chittering The tubs and the pot were filled with water from the The News & Press ditch before the washing 117 S. Main St., Darlington, SC 29532 began. That is where I came Phone (843) 393-3811 Fax (843) 393-6811 DHEC provides WIC participants access in. Mama’s washday was on STAFF each Monday morning. After General Manager: Morrey Thomas mthomas@newsand- to increased food choices during pandemic Dad had left for his long day at press.net the mill, and my brothers In response to demand for percent milk, lactose-free 1 cumstances, like COVID-19 Editor: Bobby Bryant [email protected] were off to school, Mama Staff Writer: Samantha Lyles [email protected] nutritious foods during the percent milk, lactose-free non- have challenged us to find new would gather all the clothes COVID-19 pandemic, DHEC is fat milk or soymilk. Design: Stephan Drew [email protected] and creative ways to continue that needed washing. She Customer Service: [email protected] providing additional food items Participants can purchase providing services and nutri- would strip the beds of their to South Carolina WIC partici- any fat content of yogurt tious foods to our state’s WIC sheets and pillowcases and tie pants. (Whole, Low-fat, or Non-fat). participants.” them in a bundle. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR “Currently there is no dis- Participants who choose to She would tie the boys’ We encourage letters to the editor on any subject. Please These changes were made include your name, location and phone number for verifica- ruption to the food-distribution receive Cash Value Benefits overalls and shirts, along with possible by programmatic tion. supply chain; however, some (CVB) instead of infant baby Dad’s, in another bundle. waivers issued by the United Mail to P.O. Box 513 Darlington SC 29540 participants have experienced foods can purchase fresh, Lastly, she would get a box of States Department of or e-mail [email protected]. food item shortages due to peo- frozen, or canned fruits and Octagon Washing Powders ple purchasing more food items vegetables. Agriculture in response to Letters to the Editor do not reflect the opinions of the News and a large chunk of lye soap and Press, and content may be edited prior to printing. Letters than normal,” said South This latest expansion is COVID-19 and product short- and place it inside one of the Carolina WIC Director Berry another way that DHEC is help- ages. containing overtly malicious comments or personal attacks bundles. When she had it all on your fellow citizens will not be printed. Kelly. “By expanding food ing South Carolina’s WIC par- DHEC encourages South together, I would place it on options on WIC approved ticipants stay well during the Carolina families who are expe- my wagon and be ready for items, our WIC families will pandemic. In March, WIC riencing loss of income related our trip to the ditch. SUBSCRIPTIONS have more flexibility and expanded food items that par- to COVID-19 to apply to the Most likely, there would be In-state subscriptions: One year $30 Out-of-state subscriptions: One year $40. increased access to nutritious ticipants could purchase at WIC program. another family or two there Sorry, but we cannot give refunds for canceled subscriptions. foods.” stores where supplies were run- Since March, more than already. Each of the families Until further notice, partici- ning low and began offering 4,000 new participants have had their own water bench. pants will have more purchas- 100 percent of WIC nutritional enrolled in South Carolina’s Sometimes, a new family PRESS RELEASE AND EVENT SUBMISSIONS ing options for milk, yogurt, services over-the-phone in moved to the village and All press releases are welcome and will be considered, fruits and vegetables. early April. WIC program. To apply for would ask permission to use but the News & Press reserves the right The following changes will “Year-round, our WIC pro- WIC, call 1-855-472-3432 to another’s bench. to edit as necessary for space or other requirements. go into effect: gram is focused on helping make an appointment. If you At the point where the two Please contact us by phone at (843) 393-3811, by fax at Participants can purchase 1 pregnant women, infants and are a WIC participant and have ditches joined to become one, (843) 393-6811 or by e-mail at [email protected] percent milk, non-fat milk, 2 children eat healthy, nutritious questions or concerns, contact the men had dug a deep hole with your Darlington area news. percent milk, lactose-free 2 meals,” said Kelly. “Unique cir- your local WIC office. in the center of the stream MAY 6, 2020 | PAGE 3 THE NEWS AND PRESS, DARLINGTON, S.C.

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Board will meet on the follow- business professionals an Sanders Street, Darlington ing dates and times in 2019. opportunity to explore best Paul is a very sweet boy despite having a All meetings will begin at 2 practices for tackling day-to- Darlington County past that wasn't so great. He came to the shel- p.m. The agenda and day issues and achieving long- Planning ter by way of a court case, but this gem of a guy meeting location will be term business goals. Commission posted monthly. Meeting Meetings: April 30, May 28, Veterans Tuesday, July 21, at 9 a.m. June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, of Foreign Wars at City Hall, 400 Pearl Street, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 26. The Darlington chapter of Darlington No meeting in Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW December. "GREY/FARROW" Post 3609, August 2020 hasn't let his past dim his sunny outlook. Paul meets the first Tuesday of each looks only to the future and the forever home he Darlington County month at 7 p.m. at Taki’s knows is out there for him. This fun loving guy is First Steps Restaurant, 609 Pearl St. in Darlington County 2nd Tuesday each month at a huge fan of playing fetch and loves to retrieve Darlington. Historic Landmarks 5:30 pm in the Chamber of the ball. He has met other dogs both male and Commission Commerce Boardroom, 214 N Monday, Aug. 3, at 5:30 female and been courteous and social with all. 5th St., Hartsville. May 2020 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Pearl Paul is a happy, friendly guy who has a lot of love Street, Darlington and tail wags to offer to his new person. Perhaps Darlington County City of Darlington that person is you! 5 years old; 55 pounds; male; Historical Darlington City bully mix. Tree Board Commission Monday, May 11, at 5:30 Council Have you lost or found a pet? Meeting p.m. at City Hall, 400 Pearl Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 6:30 Darlington County Street, Darlington p.m. at City Hall, 400 Pearl If you have lost or found a pet, go online to www.darlingtonhumane.org and click on the Historical Commission meets Street, Darlington link Lost/ Found Pets. You will be directed to the www.thelostpets.com Web site where at 10 a.m. on the first Williamson Park you can register your missing pet. Thursday of each month at the Committee Darlington You will be able to provide a detailed description of your missing pet, as well as attach a photo. Darlington County Historical Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 County Council Upon registering your lost pet, an e-mail alert will be sent to the Darlington Shelter’s e-mail Commission at 204 Hewitt p.m. at Harmon Baldwin Monday, Aug. 10, at 6 p.m. address. This will allow the Shelter staff to recognize your lost pet should it arrive at the facility. Street in Darlington. Recreation Center, 300 at Courthouse Annex/EMS Sanders Street, Darlington Bldg., 1625 Harry Byrd Hwy. Dogs International with their Darlington Kiwanis (Highway 151), Darlington trainers come for one-on-one Club Board Meeting Darlington County Area Happenings reading sessions on the first The Board of Directors for Planning Williamson Park Saturday and third Tuesday of the Darlington Kiwanis Club Commission Committee Please check with the appro- Darlington each month at 12:30 pm. and will meet at 6 p.m. on the sec- Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 5:30 priate clubs/organizations to Elks Lodge 3 p.m. respectively at the ond Tuesday of the month at Tuesday, May 19, at 9 a.m. p.m. at Harmon Baldwin Taki’s Diner or a board mem- Recreation Center, 300 make sure your meeting is still Tuesdays: Swing/Shag Darlington Library Branch. at City Hall, 400 Pearl Street, ber's home. Sanders Street, Darlington being held. dance lessons, "New" line Darlington dance lessons from 8-10 p.m. Pee Dee SCORE Wednesdays: Karaoke from Pee Dee SCORE (Service Darlington County City of Darlington City of Darlington 8-10 p.m. Corps of Retired Executives) Humane Society Beautification Beautification Weekly Events Thursdays: Bingo at offers Free confidential Board of Directors Board Board Darlington County Humane Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 5:00 7:30p.m., Darlington Elks counseling to America's small Wednesday, May 20, at 5 Society Board of Directors p.m. at City Hall, 400 Pearl Alcoholics Lodge is located at 836 business, serving Darlington, p.m. at City Hall, 400 Pearl meet at 6 p.m. on the second Street, Darlington Anonymous Timmonsville Hwy. For more Florence and surrounding Street, Darlington Monday of each month at Alcoholics Anonymous will info: 843-393-1451. areas. Existing and start-up hold an open meeting of big businesses can schedule an Hartsville Memorial Library at June 2020 September 2020 book and traditions studies Darlington Library appointment by calling the 147 W. College Avenue in weekly at 8 p.m. Monday Programs Hartsville Chamber of Hartsville. nights at Trinity UMC on Pearl Summer Reading Program, Commerce at 843-332-6401. Darlington Darlington City Street. Use Orange Street Darlington Library, Darlington County Council Council Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 6:30 entrance. Info: 843-395-6897. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Downtown Monday, June 1, at 6 p.m. Monthly Events p.m. at City Hall, 400 Pearl Al-Anon is a fellowship of Family Movie - Thurs. at 4pm Development at Courthouse Annex/EMS Street, Darlington adult relatives and friends of Accelerated Reader Testing, Association Board Building, 1625 Harry Byrd alcoholics for mutual support. Available ALL Summer Story Time of Directors Meeting Highway (Highway 151), The DDRA Board of Visitors are welcome. Potluck Club [What the Darlington: Thursdays at Darlington Williamson Park Directors will meet at City Childcare is not available. Al- Fork?], Monthly Event, 4th 10 a.m. Info: 398-4940 ext. 305. Committee Administration, 410 Pearl Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 Anon meetings: Wednesday at 5:30 pm, bring Hartsville: Tuesdays at 10 Darlington City Street, at 8 a.m. on the first p.m. at Harmon Baldwin Thursdays at 8 p.m at the one dish and feast on a.m. Info: 332-5115 ext. 7. Council Tuesday of the month, except Recreation Center, 300 Hartsville AA Hut, 310 S. many…theme changes month- Society Hill: Thursdays at Tuesday, June 2, at 6:30 in July and September. Sanders Street, Darlington McFarland Street. Info: 843- ly, call 843-398-4940 for more 11:00 a.m. Info: 378-0026 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Pearl 992-2981. information. 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Shelby Jean Carter Mr. Galloway was born in SC 29532; or to a charity of by Belk Funeral Home. Darlington County, the son of one’s choice. Born July 29, 1954, Linda L i v i n g o n P u R P o S e DARLINGTON – Shelby Jean the late Raymond L. Galloway was the daughter of the late Carter, 83, passed away Friday, and Elizabeth Goodson Elsie Marlowe James “Boopie” Welch and May 1, 2020. A graveside serv- Galloway. He was a graduate of Helen Smith Welch. She loved ice was held Sunday, May 3, at St. John’s High School and DARLINGTON -- Elsie fishing and cooking out with God sees, God Fair Hope Presbyterian Church Clemson University with a Marlowe, 68, of Darlington family and friends. in Lamar, directed by Belk degree in agriculture educa- died Thursday, April 30, 2020. Surviving are her daughter, Funeral Home. tion. Friends paid their respects Kim Jackson (Brad Davis); son, hears, God knows Born Sept. 5, 1936, Shelby Ray taught school for five between noon and 5 p.m. Tim (Debbie) Crowley, all of was the daughter of the late years, and then returned to Saturday, May 2, at Kistler Darlington; grandchildren, William Perry Carter and farm with his father, where he Hardee Funeral Home. Emily, April, Courtney, Dylan, By Bill Holland He let it ring for probably 20 times and thought it was Emma McDonald Carter. She worked happily for his remain- The funeral will be private. C.J., Riley; great-grandchil- The God of the Bible is not very odd that she didn’t pick retired from the Department of ing years with his sons. Elsie was born in dren, Sa’riya, Nolan, and Social Services in Charlotte. Darlington. only the creator of all things, up. He decided to wrap up a Wyatt; siblings, Mitchell but He also has the ability to Shelby was a member of Fair She was the daughter of the few things, turn out some (Tessie) Welch of Lamar, Susan see everything at the same Hope Presbyterian Church. late Ira and Marie Dority lights, and that he would try Perkins of Darlington, Chuck time, and to know everything again in a few minutes. This Surviving are her cousins, Truett. She was a member of Grooms of Charleston; special from the past and the future. time when he dialed the Janice C. (Jim) Pigate of Darlington Pentecostal Church nieces, Michelle (Larry) Duke, One of His attributes is number, she answered right Timmonsville, Bud (Becky) for many years. Jennifer (Robert) Windham, being omniscient which away. Copeland, Jeanette Carter, all She was a longtime employ- and their families, and special means He understands every- He asked her why she had- of Lamar; second cousin, Amy ee at Dixie Cup in Darlington. great-nieces and nephews. thing including where you n’t answered before, and she (Dale) Law; special friends, She enjoyed fishing and play- A guestbook is available are, what you are going confidently replied this was Sandy (Edward) Knight, ing cards (she always cheat- online at www.belkfuneral- through and what you are the first time it had rang all Syreeta Gooch and many other ed!). home.com. thinking. John Bunyan, who night. family and friends. Elsie loved shoes (she filled wrote “Pilgrim’s Progress,” They were both puzzled, Memorials may be made to three closets with her collec- was visited by a minister in but brushed it off as maybe Ronald “Ronnie” Fair Hope Presbyterian Church tion) and she made the best prison and he told Bunyan, an error in the phone system Williams in care of Connie Weatherly, banana pudding, according to “Friend, the Lord sent me to 213 S. Cartersville Highway, her family! you, and I have been search- Timmonsville, SC 29161. Surviving are her loving DARLINGTON – Ronald ing for you in half the prisons A guestbook is available partner, Richard; her children, “Ronnie” C. Williams, 65, in England.” online at www.belkfuneral- Amy Smith and husband Mike, passed away Wednesday, April “No, that cannot be,” home.com. He was active locally and at Shelia Smith and husband 29, 2020. Bunyan said. “For if the Lord the state level in the S.C. Young Russell; her granddaughters, Anyone wishing to pay their had sent you to me, you Raymond L. Galloway Jr. Farmers Association and S.C. Courtney Marie Griggs and respects was invited to do so would have come here at once, for He knows I have Farm Bureau. He was a lifetime Madison Smith; and her loving, Friday, May 1, between 1-5 been here for years.” DARLINGTON – Raymond member of Philadelphia faithful cat, Bubba. p.m. at Belk Funeral Home. Born Dec. 5, 1954, Ronnie God loves you more than “Ray” L. Galloway Jr., 71, Southern Methodist Church, Memorials may be made to anything and has a beautiful passed away at home on treasurer and member of the the Darlington County Animal was the son of the late Shelton and Louise Williams. He was a plan for your life. The Bible is Saturday, May 2, 2020. Board of Trustees. Shelter, PO Box 1655, filled with God’s promises veteran of the Navy. Ronnie A graveside service was held Surviving are his wife, Janis Hartsville, SC 29551. such as this one found in Monday, May 4, at Philadelphia Parrott Galloway; two sons, Les Family and friends are invit- worked as a deliverer for Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know Southern Methodist Church (Kelly) Galloway and Ryan ed to sign the online guest book Merita Bread for over 40 years the plans I have for you, and he locked up the church Cemetery, directed by Belk (Dohnia) Galloway, both of at www.kistlerhardeefuneral- and was known as “The Bread declares the Lord, plans to and came home. Funeral Home. Darlington; a sister, Emily home.com. Man.” prosper you and not to harm The following Monday, Due to the COVID-19 pan- (Kem) Lunn of Greenwood; Surviving are his wife, you, plans to give you hope the pastor received a call at demic, we observed social dis- and four grandchildren, Logan Linda W. Moody Elaine Pope Williams; son, and a future.” the church office. tancing regulations during the Galloway, Luke Galloway, Lance Williams; daughter, Amy Today, Christ wants you to A young man introduced service. Anyone who wishes to Dohnia Elizabeth Galloway and LAMAR – Linda W. Moody, Williams; grandchildren, know that He knows where himself and wanted to know pay their respects to Ray, or Goodson Galloway. 65, passed away Sunday, April David, Fallon, Jaxon and you are, and is waiting for why someone with this sign the guestbook, may do so Memorials may be made to 26, 2020. Carsyn Williams. you to trust Him. Remember, phone number had called Sunday between 3-6 p.m., or Philadelphia Southern A graveside service was held A guestbook is available Jesus talked to His father in him on Saturday night. The send an online condolence at Methodist Church, 1665 Tuesday, April 28, at Lamar online at www.belkfuneral- the Garden of Gethsemane pastor could not figure out www.belkfuneralhome.com. Philadelphia St., Darlington, Memorial Cemetery, directed home.com. when He was struggling with what he was talking about accepting His fate of dying for and kept saying that no one our sins. from this location had made a He also had a moment on call at that time of night. the cross when He thought The man said, “It rang and Bicyclist dies in collision His Father forgot about Him. rang, but I didn’t answer.” 2 shot, officials say He said these words as He The pastor finally realized From Staff Reports Fiesta, according to Darlington hung on the cross: “My God, and apologized for disturbing County Coroner Todd Hardee Two people were shot The two were taken to my God, why hast thou for- him, as he must have dialed A Darlington man was killed and the state Highway Patrol. saken me?” (Matthew 27:46) the wrong number when he last week as he was riding a about midnight Saturday on local hospitals with unknown was trying to call his wife to The patrol said Rush went However, His heavenly father bicycle on Timberlake Drive, Resolution Lane in Darlington injuries. Darlington County had not forgotten about His tell her he was on the way left of the centerline and struck officials said. County, the Sheriff’s Office sheriff’s deputies are investi- only begotten Son. God had a home. the car head-on. The patrol The man said, “That’s per- Joseph Aubrey Rush, 75, of said. gating. wonderful plan just like He Palmetto Shores, died April 28 said Rush was not wearing a has an incredible destiny for fectly all right, I just wanted when he collided with a Ford helmet. you. to tell you the whole story. A minister of a church You see, I was planning to named “Almighty God commit suicide on Saturday Candidate cover patrol shortfalls, and On the topic of animal con- Darlington County Council, he Tabernacle” told this incredi- night, but before I did, I revive interest in the reserve trol, Hudson said he would would provide detailed month- ble story. prayed, God, if you are real, Continued from page 1 officer program. He also pro- make sure the department kept ly activity reports to Council. It was on a Saturday night and if you do not want me to live questions from viewers. posed breaking the county into a Class 1 officer on staff to deal Hudson added that such when this pastor was working do this, please give me some Concerns included increas- sectors based on population with complaints regarding dan- reports were routinely provid- late in his church office and type of sign now. ing transparency, understaffing and assigning officers to learn gerous or mistreated animals. ed to Hartsville City Council as the normal routine his wife “Suddenly, my phone at the DCSO, ways to increase that area's needs. This officer would be empow- when he served as Chief of always wanted him to call her started to ring and would not patrol efficiency, the need for a “You will have an officer ered to answer calls, sign war- Police there from 2011 to 2015. before he left for home. stop. I finally looked at the caller ID and it said, dedicated animal control offi- who works those areas and will rants, and prosecute his or her For more information on It was not unusual for him ‘Almighty God.’ I stared at it cer, and how to get communi- get to know the citizens of that own cases. this candidate, visit to burn the midnight oil as it was a perfect time to spend for a long time and tears ties more involved in fighting particular community, and the One viewer asked how www.jameshudsonjr.com. citizens will get to know that Hudson would improve trans- At this time, South some quiet time praying and began to fall down my crime and drugs. writing as this way the mes- cheeks. I’m calling to tell you Hudson said that since resi- sage would be fresh on his that I broke down at that dents are the first to notice mind for the Sunday morning moment and surrendered my when something is going on or service. life to Jesus Christ. I now seems out of place, he would That particular evening believe with all of my heart prioritize establishing more around 11:30, he called his that God wanted to save me. I community watch groups, wife, but for some reason she know that He loves me and which would empower citizens was not answering. has a purpose for my life.” to take a proactive role in mak- ing their neighborhoods safer. “What I would do ... is to go throughout the county and find out what communities need or Darlington woman arrested want a crime watch, and to help them implement those in in death of unborn child their community. By doing that, you would get a safer Sheriff Tony Chavis says Investigators arrested community because you could investigators with the Alanta Wayde Feagin, 27, of police your own community,” Darlington County Sheriff’s Darlington last week. said Hudson. Office Special Victims Unit Feagin is charged with Areas plagued by illegal have arrested a Darlington homicide by child abuse. drug sales and the accompany- woman who gave birth to a Investigators allege Feagin ing threat of violence would stillborn child in October of intentionally and knowingly receive special attention from last year. ingested cocaine, benzoylec- community response teams, “Through a thorough and gonine and methadone while Hudson said. James Hudson CONTRIBUTED PHOTO intensive investigation, my 40 weeks pregnant with the Regarding understaffing investigators were able to victim. and how to maximize efficacy officer. That builds a relation- parency for the DCSO's activi- Carolina's primary for federal, gather evidence and establish Feagin was denied bond by deputies on patrol, Hudson ship between the sheriff's office ties and budget. He replied that state, county and municipal probable cause to show the by a Darlington County mag- said that he would reassign and the community,” said while the budget is already elections is scheduled for June mother’s drug use led to the istrate and remained in cus- officers from other duties to Hudson, adding that officers available to the public and 9. Runoffs are scheduled for death of the child,” stated tody at the W. Glenn would rotate out periodically. requires the approval of June 23. Chavis. Campbell Detention Center. GOT SOCIETY NEWS? Email [email protected] or call 843-393-3811. MAY 6, 2020 | PAGE 5 THE NEWS AND PRESS, DARLINGTON, S.C. societyWWW.NEWSANDPRESS.NET CROSSWORD

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Wings 40. Jr.’s father 47. Used in combination 43. Ray-finned fish genus 49. Laid back 45. Morning Business grand prize winners 52. Princess’s headgear 48. Straight line passing 56. Musical composition from side to side (abbr.) The Darlington County Grades 3-5 plies. Amber Melton 58. Famed Falls 50. S-shaped line School District has announced ·Trinity Robinson, The individual school win- ÄMayo High School for 60. Reiterations 51. Small bunch of hay four grand prize winners of its Darlington Middle School, ners are: Math, Science and Technology annual Art in Business pro- Grades 6-8 ÄBrockington Elementary – Tatum Clontz 62. Eras 53. Ripened gram. The district also ·Tatum Clontz, Mayo High Magnet School – Kassidy ÄNorth Hartsville 63. Track event 54. Crater on Mars announced 18 other school School for Math, Science and Menasco Elementary School – Clara 55. Humanities winners. Technology, Grades 9-12 ÄBrunson-Dargan SullivanÄ DOWN 57. Of the ears Art in Business creates Those students’ art teach- Elementary School – Jordynn Pate Elementary School – 1. Defensive nuclear 58. To the __ degree partnerships with local busi- ers are Jhemar Sabido (both Odom Ta’Mya McClainÄ weapon (abbr.) 59. Wood nesses and organizations to Garcia and Odom), Nena ÄCain Elementary School – R o s e n w a l d 2. Instead 61. Cools your home celebrate the school district’s McConnell and Lyn O’Donnell, Nevaeh Garcia Elementary/Middle School – best visual artists. respectively. ÄCarolina Elementary Shahquan Pendergrass The 18 school winners will Each school selected its School – Lindsey ShuffÄ Southside Early Childhood hang in sponsoring businesses school winner. A pool of Darlington County Center – Charli PrivetteÄ WORD SEARCH for a year before returning to judges composed of sponsors, Institute of Technology – Spaulding Elementary the district, while the four art educators from other Jasmine Haynes School – Starr Williams ACETAMINOPHEN EXERCISE grand-prize winners will hang South Carolina school districts ÄDarlington High School – Spaulding Middle School – ANTIBODIES GOUT permanently in the district’s and professional artists select- Sofiya Saranchuk Zy’Eaire ClarkÄ administrative offices. ed the grand prize winners Darlington Middle School – St. John’s Elementary AQUATHERAPY INFLAMMATION The four grand prize win- through an online balloting Trinity RobinsonÄ School – Elizabeth Reed ARTHRITIS INJECTION ners, who span four predeter- system. Each school winner Hartsville High School – Thornwell School for the mined grade ranges, are: will be mailed a $50 prize Stella TewÄ Arts – Camron Allen ARTHROCENTESIS JOINTS ·Nevaeh Garcia, Cain check and a ribbon. Each Hartsville Middle School – ÄWashington Street AUTOIMMUNE MOBILITY Elementary School, Grades K- grand prize winner will be Joelle Wood-Mount Elementary School – Nala BURSA MOTION 2 mailed a grand prize ribbon, Lamar Elementary School – GeeÄ ·Jordynn Odom, Brunson- and their art teachers will Sailor Rodgers West Hartsville Elementary CARTILAGE NERVES Dargan Elementary School, each receive $200 for art sup- ÄLamar High School – School – Kinsleigh Myers CHONDROITIN RANGE OF MOTION CORTICOSTEROIDS RHEUMATOID C-REACTIVE PROTEIN SACROILIAC School district announces online 4K DEGENERATIVE SPINE and 5K registration for new students Online registration for tra- in order to register for 5K. ed. A cellphone bill and/or a established Monday, ditional 4-year-old kinder- Please visit the district's driver’s license cannot be used Wednesday and Friday from 8 garten (4K) and 5-year-old website at as proof of residency. a.m.-4 p.m. If you have any kindergarten (5K) for the www.dcsdschools.org to begin -- Immunization record questions, contact your zoned 2020-21 school year will be registration. -- Birth certificate school. held May 1-15. After accessing the registra- -- (For 4K only) Proof of The schools are listed This online registration tion page, click “Create a New income or S.C. Healthy below: period will only be for students Account” and enter your infor- Connection Medicaid Card. J.L. Cain Elementary School who are new to the district. mation. The following docu- Proof of income can include a – 843-398-2450 Returning students will need ments are required for registra- check stub or income tax Lamar Elementary School – to register later in the summer tion. You can upload docu- return. 843-326-7575 during the district’s normal ments or you can provide them The S.C. Department of Pate Elementary School – registration period. Please visit to the school this summer dur- Education created this year an 843-398-2400 the district’s website at ing normal registration. online tool for families to pre- Southside Early Childhood www.dcsdschools.org to get -- Proof of residency: A tax determine if their child is eligi- Center – 843-857-3310 started. notice, a landline telephone ble for 4-year-old kindergarten St. John’s Elementary In order to register a child bill, a bill for cable service that programs in their area: School – 843-398-2350 for 4K, the child must be 4 is connected to the residence https://bit.ly/2uZUUxo. R o s e n w a l d years old on or before Sept. 1, or a utility bill such as water, A hotline will be set up for Elementary/Middle School – 2020. 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117 Erinvine Court, Darlington, SC 29532 Odom’s 2019 Darlington County 843-393-4010 Mini Storage Water and Sewer Authority Annual Consumer Confidence Report 1009 N. Main Street RESIDENTIAL DHEC 1620001 Darlington, SC We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Water Quality Report. (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the 416 Spring Street—3 BR, 1.5 111 Virginia Drive—5 BR, 4 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, BA, 1137 SF—$107,000 BA, 4290 SF—$319,900 and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. We are com- (843) 393-1327 or mitted to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. Our water is produced from 12 wells drilled approximately 500 feet deep. There are 5 wells and a treatment plant located on Ruby Road, 4 wells and a treatment (843) 393-9071 plant located in the Ashland area of the county, and 3 wells and a treatment plant located on Center Road. A source water as- sessment has been completed for our system by SCDHEC. For more information , please contact SCDHEC at 803-898-3531. LAND If you do not have internet access, please contact Jerry Stutts, Operations Manager, 843-393-8131 EXT. 303 to make arrange- ments to review this document. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements. Tract 2 Santee River Road— This report shows our water quality and what it means. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water 5.2 Acres—$7,500 1011 Pearl Street—1.59 utility, please contact Jerry Stutts, Operations Manager, 843-393-8131 EXT. 303. We want our valued customers to be informed Acres—$150,000 about their water utility. TBD Blackwell Circle—7.24 Darlington County Water and Sewer Authority routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water in accordance with Federal Acres—$14,000 Hoffmeyer R oad—154.45 and State laws. The tables below show the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2019. As water Acres—$387,000 605-2 East Broad Street - 1 travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, TBD Periwinkle—7+ Bedroom Duplex, $325/month. 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To ensure tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that Acres—$24,900 limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regu- TBD Cashua Ferry Road—.57 NO w/d hook up, stove&refrig- lations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Acres—$15,900 Pink Dogwood Street—2 erator, water & trash pick up In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water lots—$24,000 each included, $400.00/deposit, provided by public water systems. The tables below list all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. Dewitt Circle—24.58 Acr es— $400.00/rent, call (843)393- $236,640 Lot 13 Wildshall Road—.84 All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not Acres—$27,000 8084. 37ctfn harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide TBD Evangeline Drive—.31 116 Virgil Wells, Circle. 3 increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may improve the taste of drinking water and have nutri- tional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in these tables is from testing done in the calendar year Acres—25,000 Lot 17 Wyandot Street—1.07 Bedroom Brick House, of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concen- Acres—$32,000 $550/month. Call 843-393- trations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type TBD First St reet—.37 Acres— of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In these tables you will find $12,900 7545. 43ctfn terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the def- 674 Stanley Circle. 1 Bedroom initions below. Our water system has sampled for a series of unregulated contaminants. Unregulated contaminants are those Country Club lots available - Call us! Efficiency, utilities included. that don’t yet have a drinking water standard set by EPA. The purpose of monitoring for these contaminants is to help EPA decide whether the contaminants should have a standard. As our customers, you have a right toknow that this data is available. If you $400/month. Call 843-393- are interested in examining the results, please contact Jerry Stuttsat 843-393-8131 EXT 303 or Post Office Box 968, Darlington, 7545. 43ctfn SC 29540-0968. COMMERCIAL All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturallyoccurring or manmade. These substances can be microbes, inorganic or organic chemicals andradioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants 212 Pearl Street—$116,000 307 Washington Street— does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential $28,900 health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. 1005 E. McIver Road— Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised $129,900 TBD Watson Street—$47,000 persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with FOR SALE: 4 Burial plots in HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on 676 E. McIver Road—$59,000 Darlington Memory Gardens. appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from Call 843-858-1324. 42ctfn the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in UNDER CONTRACT two years or a single penny in $10,000. 8.39 Acres N. Main Street Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Lot 1 & Lot 2 Country Club Road Parts per Trillion (ppt) – one part per trillion corresponds to one second in nearly 32,000 years, or one Santee River Drive ounce in 7.5 billion gallons of water. TRAIN ONLINE TO DO MED- Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other ICAL BILLING! Become a SOLD requirements that a water system must follow. Medical Office Professional Highest Level Detected (HDL) - maximum amount found in any one sample 124 Alabama Drive Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which online at CTI! Get Trained, there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Certified & ready to work in Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in months! Call 855-965-0799. drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE FOR INFO ON ALL OF OUR LISTINGS! Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing (M-F 8am-6pm ET) evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known JOBS in 99 S.C. newspapers for or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. 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117 Erinvine Court, Darlington, SC 29532 Odom’s 2019 Darlington County 843-393-4010 Mini Storage Water and Sewer Authority Annual Consumer Confidence Report 1009 N. Main Street RESIDENTIAL DHEC 1620001 Darlington, SC We're pleased to present to you this year's Annual Water Quality Report. (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the 416 Spring Street—3 BR, 1.5 111 Virginia Drive—5 BR, 4 Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, BA, 1137 SF—$107,000 BA, 4290 SF—$319,900 and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year’s water quality. We are com- (843) 393-1327 or mitted to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies. Our water is produced from 12 wells drilled approximately 500 feet deep. There are 5 wells and a treatment plant located on Ruby Road, 4 wells and a treatment (843) 393-9071 plant located in the Ashland area of the county, and 3 wells and a treatment plant located on Center Road. A source water as- sessment has been completed for our system by SCDHEC. For more information , please contact SCDHEC at 803-898-3531. LAND If you do not have internet access, please contact Jerry Stutts, Operations Manager, 843-393-8131 EXT. 303 to make arrange- ments to review this document. We are pleased to report that our drinking water is safe and meets federal and state requirements. Tract 2 Santee River Road— This report shows our water quality and what it means. If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water 5.2 Acres—$7,500 1011 Pearl Street—1.59 utility, please contact Jerry Stutts, Operations Manager, 843-393-8131 EXT. 303. We want our valued customers to be informed Acres—$150,000 about their water utility. TBD Blackwell Circle—7.24 Darlington County Water and Sewer Authority routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water in accordance with Federal Acres—$14,000 Hoffmeyer R oad—154.45 and State laws. The tables below show the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2019. As water Acres—$387,000 605-2 East Broad Street - 1 travels over the land or underground, it can pick up substances or microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, TBD Periwinkle—7+ Bedroom Duplex, $325/month. Acres/Sold in 3/4 AC lots for Tract B Hwy 52 By-Pass & such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic waste- $15,000 each Road 409 —1.38 Acres— Call (843) 393-7545. 26ctfn water discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; and organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile 211-1 Edwards Avenue - 1 organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, $25,000 urban storm water runoff and septic systems; Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as 31.5 Acres Ashland Road— b/room downstairs apt., gas agriculture, urban storm water runoff and residential uses; and radioactive substances, which can be naturally–occurring or be $110,000 Lot 68 Nez P erce Dr ive—.95 heat & stove, window a/c unit, the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. To ensure tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that Acres—$24,900 limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regu- TBD Cashua Ferry Road—.57 NO w/d hook up, stove&refrig- lations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Acres—$15,900 Pink Dogwood Street—2 erator, water & trash pick up In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water lots—$24,000 each included, $400.00/deposit, provided by public water systems. The tables below list all the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. Dewitt Circle—24.58 Acr es— $400.00/rent, call (843)393- $236,640 Lot 13 Wildshall Road—.84 All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not Acres—$27,000 8084. 37ctfn harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide TBD Evangeline Drive—.31 116 Virgil Wells, Circle. 3 increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may improve the taste of drinking water and have nutri- tional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in these tables is from testing done in the calendar year Acres—25,000 Lot 17 Wyandot Street—1.07 Bedroom Brick House, of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concen- Acres—$32,000 $550/month. Call 843-393- trations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type TBD First St reet—.37 Acres— of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In these tables you will find $12,900 7545. 43ctfn terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the def- 674 Stanley Circle. 1 Bedroom initions below. Our water system has sampled for a series of unregulated contaminants. Unregulated contaminants are those Country Club lots available - Call us! Efficiency, utilities included. that don’t yet have a drinking water standard set by EPA. The purpose of monitoring for these contaminants is to help EPA decide whether the contaminants should have a standard. As our customers, you have a right toknow that this data is available. If you $400/month. Call 843-393- are interested in examining the results, please contact Jerry Stuttsat 843-393-8131 EXT 303 or Post Office Box 968, Darlington, 7545. 43ctfn SC 29540-0968. COMMERCIAL All sources of drinking water are subject to potential contamination by substances that are naturallyoccurring or manmade. These substances can be microbes, inorganic or organic chemicals andradioactive substances. All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants 212 Pearl Street—$116,000 307 Washington Street— does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential $28,900 health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. 1005 E. McIver Road— Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised $129,900 TBD Watson Street—$47,000 persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with FOR SALE: 4 Burial plots in HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on 676 E. McIver Road—$59,000 Darlington Memory Gardens. appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbiological contaminants are available from Call 843-858-1324. 42ctfn the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791). Non-Detects (ND) - laboratory analysis indicates that the constituent is not present. Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/l) - one part per million corresponds to one minute in UNDER CONTRACT two years or a single penny in $10,000. 8.39 Acres N. Main Street Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter - one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. Lot 1 & Lot 2 Country Club Road Parts per Trillion (ppt) – one part per trillion corresponds to one second in nearly 32,000 years, or one Santee River Drive ounce in 7.5 billion gallons of water. TRAIN ONLINE TO DO MED- Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) - Picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water. Action Level - the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other ICAL BILLING! Become a SOLD requirements that a water system must follow. Medical Office Professional Highest Level Detected (HDL) - maximum amount found in any one sample 124 Alabama Drive Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) - The “Goal” (MCLG) is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which online at CTI! Get Trained, there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Certified & ready to work in Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) - The “Maximum Allowed” (MCL) is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in months! Call 855-965-0799. drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. PLEASE CALL OUR OFFICE FOR INFO ON ALL OF OUR LISTINGS! Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing (M-F 8am-6pm ET) evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known JOBS in 99 S.C. newspapers for or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. FOR FULL LISTINGS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, Avg – Regulatory compliance with some MCLs are based on running annual average of monthly samples CALL 393-4010 OR LOG ONTO WWW.BURTJORDAN.COM only $375. Your 25-word classi- RAA – Running Annual Average fied ad will reach more than 2.1 million readers. Call Randall Burt Jordan Savely at the S.C. Newspaper Broker-In-Charge Network, 1-888-727-7377. 260-4138 MISCELLANEOUS Jackie Anderson Tommy Bryant Realtor Realtor 615-1795 307-5383 ANNOUNCEMENTS BOY SCOUT COMPENSATION Carman Brown FUND - Anyone that was inap- Realtor propriately touched by a Scout 251-8858 leader deserves justice and If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and financial compensation! Victims young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service may be eligible for a significant lines and home plumbing. The Darlington County Water & Sewer Authority is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your cash settlement. Time to file is water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap limited. Call Now! 888-985- for 30 second to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your 1039 drinking water, you may wish to have your water tested. Answers from 5 Attention: Auto Injury Victims. If Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is you have suffered a serious available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. injury in an auto accident, call us! Our attorneys have the expe- rience to get you the full com- pensation you deserve! Call Now: 855-462-8075 Still have life insurance? Need or want to access those funds now? If you’re 75 or older and have a policy worth $100k or more, you may qualify for a cash buyout. Call Benefit Advance. 1-877- 649-1439 DENTAL INSURANCE from Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Coverage for [350 ] procedures. Real dental insur- ance NOT just a discount plan. [Don’t wait!] Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-855-397- 7030 www.dental50plus.com/60 #6258 STOCK YOUR POND! Largemouth Bass, Grass Carp, Channel Cats, Bluegill, Shellcracker, Mosquitofish. Must Pre-Order Now! We will be at a store near you soon. Call Southland Fisheries @ 803-776- 4923. ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 99 S.C. newspapers for only $375. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 2.1 million readers. Call Randall Savely at the S.C. Newspaper Network, 1- 888-727-7377. What does this mean? As you can see by the table, our system had no violations. We’re proud that your drinking water meets or ex- OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. ceeds all Federal and State requirements. We have learned through our monitoring and testing that some No tanks to refill. No deliveries. constituents have been detected. The EPA has determined that your water IS SAFE at these levels. The All-New Inogen One G4 is The Authority’s Source Water has been tested under EPA’s Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 3. only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! The results of these tests are available for review at the Darlington County Water & Sewer Authority’s office. FREE info kit: 833-833-1650 Please call our office if you have questions. NEWS AND PRESS | DARLINGTON, S.C. WEDNESDAY MAY 6, 2020 | PAGE 7A leadership, the paper took on a active role in the SCPA, work- Thomas Family fresh look and paid extra atten- ing his way up to the presiden- LEGAL NOTICES Continued from page 1 tion to the social and entertain- cy – a title once held in the date of the first publication of the claimant, the basis of the Donald Wesley McCaskill, Jr. ment possibilities of our area. female division by his mother. NOTICE TO CREDITORS this Notice to Creditors or claim, the amount claimed, Address: 106 Spain St., Darlington and South She established a special maga- He also saw The News & Press OF ESTATES within one (1) year from date the date when the claim will Carolina grew and times All persons having claims of death, whichever is earlier become due, the nature of Darlington, SC 29532 zine insert – Five O’Clock garner numerous SCPA against the following estates (SCPC 62-3-801, et seq.), or any uncertainty as to the Attorney at Law: changed, Thomas resisted the MUST file their claims on such persons shall be forever claim and a description of Parker E. Howle Friday – to spotlight fun and awards, including multiple Form #371ES with the barred as to their claims. All any security as to the claim. interesting things around the wins for General Excellence. Probate Court of Darlington claims are required to be pre- Estate: Donald Wesley Address: Howle Law Firm, Pee Dee. He says that even though County, the address of which sented in written statements McCaskill 88 Public Square, is 1 Public Square, on the prescribed form Date of Death: 03/02/2020 A graduate of the University the boomtown days have given Darlington, SC 29532, within (FORM #371ES) indicating Case Number: 2020ES1600146 Darlington, SC 29532 of South Carolina, Ann Boyd way to leaner years for the eight(8) months after the the name and the address of Personal Representative: (41c3 leave in thru 5/06/20) loved golfing, dogs, equestrian whole industry, keeping life, and her hometown, which Darlington’s newspaper going she served by maintaining high was a labor of love, and the title standards for The News & of publisher brought with it a Press. Tragically, her health sense of duty. After all, The failed after only a few years; in News & Press has covered every Darlington man arrested; 2008 cancer ended her life at aspect of Darlington County the age of 45. During her ill- life since 1874, and Thomas has ness, the Thomas family called confidence that this ownership on Morrell III to help keep the change will preserve that lega- paper running. cy. drugs and guns seized Retired Navy veteran “I believe in my heart that Morrey was, at the time, run- community newspapers like ning on all cylinders managing The News & Press will always the Brunswick Beacon. Over 19 have a place because we're years, Thomas helped owner going to cover things that a Ann Boyd Thomas Eddie Sweatt build the Beacon daily newspaper doesn’t. Little into the largest community League games, daddy and trend to shift the paper’s focus newspaper in the nation, with a daughter dances, the sweet away from community con- weekly circulation of 17,000 things about life in your home- town – a community newspa- per satisfies those needs,” says Morrey. “We also serve as a community watchdog, making sure people know what's going in with their government, things that would otherwise go unchecked.” Thomas hopes that Darlington County will wel- come new publisher Johnnie Daniels with open arms as he and the Jordan family usher The News & Press toward its future. “(Johnnie) is one of the absolute finest newspaper pro- fessionals that I’ve ever known. He's dedicated and loyal and a 20 hour a day kind of guy,” says Morrey. “The future of The News & Press for Darlington County and the City of Darlington could not be in finer hands.” Darlington County Sheriff Special Incident Response tigators located 22 firearms, With the transfer complete and the course dialed in, there Tony Chavis has announced Team served a search warrant methamphetamine, a weight seems to be only one thing left the arrest of a Darlington man at 713 Spring St. scale and other narcotics.” to say to the Thomas family for after an investigation into the “Investigators obtained the Investigators arrested all their years of dedication to selling of methamphetamine search warrant based on prob- Madison Tarrent Coleman III, our community ... Thank you. from his home on Spring able cause they gained 51, of Darlington. Thank you to Morrell and Street. through evidence of an indi- Coleman is charged with Margaret Ann and Ann Boyd According to Chavis, inves- vidual selling methampheta- two counts of distribution of and Morrey, for your hard work, your judicious ethics, tigators with the Drug mine from the residence,” methamphetamine, 1st Morrell & Margaret Thomas your generosity and your Enforcement Unit and stated Chavis. “During a offense. unflagging love for Darlington deputies assigned to the search of the residence, inves- cerns. He understood how to and papers that averaged 80 County. cover pivotal world events and pages. He tried splitting time controversial local stories with- between the Beacon and News out burning bridges, and he & Press, but it soon became passed that journalistic diplo- clear that something had to macy on to his children. give. When his sister passed on, When Morrell passed away Morrey decided to move home in 2005 at the age of 80, his to Darlington and carry on the daughter Ann Boyd stepped up family tradition. from graphic design into the During his 12-year tenure as role of publisher. Under her publisher, Morrey took an

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Some seniors at Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School in Darlington Jordan Jones signed to play basketball for Coker University. Jordan Teal Howle signed with Mills College to play soccer. Teal played County have signed to play college sports next year. Kershaw Sturkie played point guard for the varsity basketball team at TBCS during goalie and sweeper for the varsity soccer team at TBCS and was a signed to play baseball for USC Sumter. Sturkie plans to major in which time the team was twice runner up for the state championship. three-time SCISA All-Region player, as well as an All-State player. business. Seen in photo: Sturkie (front) with father Alan Sturkie, sister Jordan has received many awards including invitations to play in all- Shown: Teal Howle (middle), Carson Howle (sister) and Alice Howle Hadley Sturkie and mother Sandra Sturkie. star games, all-tournament games invitations and MVP awards. (mother). CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS Shown: Front row, Saran Jones (mother), Jordan Jones, Lacie Jones (father); back row, Tarewyn Dawson (girlfriend), Zhana Jones (sister).

five minutes of texting her each I have help, but we (are) still to keep the schools shut down how my kids struggle to get works with us face to face and Online time. Thank you for all that you struggling.” so this doesn’t spread any back (on) track after summer can talk with us on a regular Continued from page 1 are doing to keep our kids safe worse than it already has.” vacation so I can’t imagine how basis. We’ve had to change that and continuing their education “So many ungrateful par- hard it would be with extended mode of instruction. … We’re bounds and having no issues as best as you can!” ents on here. ... So busy bash- “Dear Dr. (Tim) Newman, time of no lessons. I will admit working through all the bugs getting his work done and lov- ing the district, etc., when just call the year. End this tor- that I’m exhausted with being and kinks in this process.” ing school is now regressing at “I don’t know about anyone there was barely any time to ture and let’s be done. How the educator plus trying to “We are carefully trying to warp speed with little success else, but I’m about to throw my prepare for this. Nobody knew many kids who were already keep up with my normal duties balance rigor and then what is at getting the work done. I’m hands up and say forget this for certain things would get ‘just barely making it’ are now as a wife and mother.” reasonable,” Newman added. ready to throw in the towel for crap. I’m a parent that has this bad. Yes, it’s stressful to really suffering because they “We realize that this new him!” always been on my child about have to be an adult, parent and don’t have parents at home “(At) least lessen the load of method of delivering instruc- her grades, but we (are) about now a teacher as well. But helping them or pushing them work. We are drowning over tion can be pretty intense. If “We have had a great experi- to see some failing grades if the that’s what being a parent through it? here! I am so DONE!!” anybody has taken distance- ence with digital learning. The next six weeks or so stay like means ... stepping up and “So many kids are going to school asked what could be learning classes before, or they are. done a little better. I asked for ensuring your child is SAFE be behind and not really under- Newman, the county’s edu- online courses, you know more videos helping my daugh- “The workload is ridiculous and HEALTHY! standing what they are learn- cation superintendent, said in there’s a lot more material than ter with her lessons. The next and NOT only an hour of work “We live in the age of tech- ing. Just end it. These teachers late March, shortly after the is typically involved in a face- week, they had videos. We have for each subject like I’ve been nology. If you’re struggling are going to have to reteach computer classes began, that to-face class. We’re aware of had a couple of bumps here and told by the teachers. That’s a with how to handle it all, reach and spend a month next year officials were aware of how big these issues, and we’re working there, but overall it has been bunch of bull. It takes my child out to others, Google getting everyone back up on a change online instruction was through those with you.” great. almost two hours for one sub- resources, YouTube ideas. Stop the same page and understand- going to be. In a more recent video chat “My kids are at home where ject. I want to recognize the passing the blame. They are ing as it is.” “It is different than what with parents and students, they are safe. My daughter’s parents who have no help and your kids, so ultimately they we’re used to,” Newman said in Newman indicated that the teacher has been available and still work full time. Y’all are are your responsibility! I’m just “I’d rather my kids get some a video address to students and workload would slowly begin has responded to me within amazing, because right now, glad the district/state cares instruction even if it’s not top- parents. “We’re used to being in to taper off as the end of the I’m only working part time and enough about my child’s health notch than nothing at all. I see a classroom with a teacher that semester approached.

races in a single season. Gabehart said he was con- NASCAR The last time the track host- cerned about going into one Continued from page 1 ed two NASCAR Cup Series race on a Sunday and another ment officer, said in a state- races in the same season was on Wednesday. ment. “NASCAR will return in 2004, when Jimmie Johnson “If we go Wednesday racing, an environment that will won both events, the raceway not only are we not going to get ensure the safety of our com- said in a news release. (to) practice or qualify, but our petitors, officials and all those “This is going to look unlike prep time’s cut in half because in the local community.” any NASCAR season in our his- you’ll be racing Sunday, then Official word of the tory — by a mile,” Chris Wednesday, then Sunday, then Darlington race schedule came Gabehart, the crew chief for Wednesday,” Gabehart said on last Thursday as more and driver Denny Hamlin, said dur- the podcast. “It’s just a lot of more rumors, reports and leaks ing a “NASCAR on NBC” pod- differences.” from unnamed sources piled up cast. NASCAR and the Darlington on the Internet and in some Gabehart was interviewed Raceway emphasize that S.C. newspapers. after a purported NASCAR race Darlington’s signature event, Two days before the official schedule leaked onto the the Southern 500, is still sched- announcement, McMaster Internet. uled for Sept. 4-6. dodged a question about the That schedule showed two NASCAR says neither of the races by saying, “That would be races in Darlington, one on Cup Series races planned for wonderful.” Sunday and one on Wednesday Darlington this month will Darlington Raceway has (no mention of the third one on replace the Southern 500 on never hosted three Cup Series Tuesday). the schedule.

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