Darlington County School Board votes to bring students back to the classroom on Sept. 21

Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church holds groundbreaking ceremony for new family life center

Pee Dee Electric Cooperative and Marlboro Electric Cooperative are pleased to announce their entry into a management agreement, effective September 18. Under the terms of the agreement, William Fleming, Jr. will serve as President and CEO of both cooperatives. This strategic partnership aligns the two neighboring electric cooperatives in an effort to create economic benefits, long-term efficiencies and provide overall improved service for the members of both entities. The combined service areas will result in the largest geographical territories of any commonly managed cooperatives in the state of South Carolina.

Do you have youth who love and want to learn how to cook? Even better, do you want your youth to learn how to cook healthy, delicious recipes? Well, South Carolina 4-H has the MOST EXCELLENT opportunity for you and your youth! Now until January 2021, SC 4-H is hosting a monthly Healthy Lifestyles video contest where we want to see your best homemade cooking videos! Registration is FREE, and youth do not have to be 4-H members to enter (although we encourage youth to join 4-H in their county). Entering is easy and all the information you need can be found on our Healthy Lifestyles and Safety webpage (https://www.clemson.edu/extension/4h/programs/healthy-lifestyles/index.html). Once you make your cooking video, please submit you video through Google forms HERE. Entries will be entered into a raffle to win 4-H cooking prizes.

 

Today

The Board of Directors of Darlington County Water & Sewer Authority will meet in the conference room at 131 Industrial Way, Darlington, at 5 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. Remaining dates for 2020 are Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, and Dec. 21.

Alcoholics Anonymous meets weekly at 8 p.m. Monday nights at Trinity United Methodist Church in Darlington. Use the Orange Street entrance. Info: 843-395-6897

Monday Night is Spaghetti Night at Joe's Grill, 306 Russell St., Darlington. Served with salad, bread, and tea for $8.95.

Pickle Ball at Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Road, Darlington, will be held at 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

Tuesday

The Rotary Club of Hartsville meets at 1 p.m. Tuesdays at Pam's Restaurant, 1009 W. Bobo Newsome Hwy., Hartsville.

Want to learn more about healthy eating, participate in active play and receive fun recipes to do at home? SC 4-H Healthy Lifestyles is offering a FREE virtual nutrition program for youth that is perfect for ages 8-12 years old! Lessons will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sept 22-24. Youth do not have to be a member of 4-H to sign up. Click this link to register.

The Hartsville Community Center Building Commission will hold its regulator meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, in the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 212 N. Fifth St., Hartsville. For more information email the manager at info@thecentertheater.com.

Darlington Country Club will continue to have Tuesday dinner specials from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 125 Country Club Road. Call before noon Tuesday to order. 843-393-2196. Family Night Just Got Better! Now our Members can bring the kids out for a fun filled night while they enjoy a quite dinner.

Join the Women's League of Hartsville for a Girl's Night Out for the club's quarterly member meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Bizzell's Restaurant patio. Enjoy drinks and appetizers, and hear the latest on what's going on, and coming up! Members only.

Pickle Ball at Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Road, Darlington, will be held at 7 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

Joe's Grill celebrates Wing Night with 50-cent wings for supper on Tuesday nights at 306 Russell St., Darlington. Dine-in only.

 

Wednesday

St. Matthew's Church will hold a Virtual Men's Bible Study at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and a Virtual Women's Bible Study at 12 Noon on Wednesdays.

Darlington Country Club will continue to serve lunch Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for its Members at 125 Country Club Road.

Enjoy Wine Down Wednesdays at Chianti's Wings & Things, 124 Cashua St., Darlington, from 4 to 9 p.m. with wine and wing specials.

Wednesday Night Dogfight begins each week at 5:30 p.m. at Darlington Country Club. Register at the Pro Shop by 5 o'clock. Food provided.

St. Matthew's Church will hold Virtual Church at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

St. Matthew's Church will hold a Foundation Class at 6:15 p.m. virtually and at The Purple Fish, 110 E. Hampton St. (Mask required)

 

Thursday

DDRA Members Breakfast: 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at Taki's Diner, 609 Pearl St. Free for members and $5 for others. Members meet on the last Thursday of the month to network, make suggestions, and find out about upcoming events. **Masks and social distancing required**

The Rotary Club of Darlington meets at noon on Thursdays at the Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Road.

Fahrenheit 225 will have Trivia & Rock Bingo Night on Thursdays beginning at 7 p.m. Pick up to-go orders at 26 Public Square, Darlington. Call in take-out orders at (843) 944-0321.

Al-Anon, a fellowship of adult relatives and friends of alcoholics for mutual support, will meet at 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Hartsville AA Hut, 310 S. McFarland St. Info: 843-992-2981

Enjoy classic Shrimp-N-Grits (or pork chip and grits) at Joe's Grill on Thursday nights at 306 Russell St., Darlington.

Pee Dee Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #25 holds meetings on Sept. 24 and the fourth Thursday evening of each month at Darlington Country Club. A variety of topics are explored by respected guest speakers, which have included National President Chuck Canterbury. Our Meet-and-Greet Social begins one-half hour prior to the meeting, at 7 p.m.

Friday

Each Friday, Excel Gymnastics and Tumble Academy will be having Fun Gym from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the academy, 102 Lamar St., Hartsville. Games, prizes, fun and more. Cost is $15. Pizza and drinks can be added for an additional $2.50. Open to the public. For ages 3 and up. Info: (843)-917-0022

Don't leave town for a nice dinner! You can enjoy a steak dinner every Friday night at Joe's Grill, 306 Russell St., Darlington.

Saturday

The Darlington Soup Kitchen is open from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Saturday mornings at 586 W. West Broad St.

First Baptist Church of Darlington invites you to a simulcast of The Return: A National and Global Day of Repentance and Prayer that will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at 216 S. Main St. Bring other believers; bring your whole church! Info: 843-393-2874 or fbcoffice@sc.rr.com

Come worship and learn together with like-minded women at Fifth Annual Women's Conference from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 26 at The Free Will Baptist Bible Church, at Orange Street and Liberty Street, Darlington. Dr. Brenda Robinson will lead the conference. Cost is $10 and includes all conference materials and a catered lunch. Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the conference is open to the first 50 registrants only! So, make sure you sign up ASAP. Use the link provided in the tickets section to register. (843) 393-7231

Central Baptist Church invites believers to come pray for our country from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the sanctuary, 512 Spring St. Then, meet at the Public Square at 2 p.m. for a prayer march. All are welcome.

Landslide will perform a night of live music at Hoof and Hound Hartsville, 113 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville, from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Reservations required due to COVID regulations. (843) 917-0239

The Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County presents the Second Annual Heroes for Health Classic on September 25 at Darlington Country Club. Cost: $100 per player or $400 per team. Register by Sept. 4 for $10 off per player or $40 off per team. Lunch begins at 11 o'clock followed by a noon shotgun start. Awards will be presented at 4:30 p.m. Info: Stephen.edwards@fmcdc.org or 843-398-0060

The Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County presents its 20th Anniversary Celebration at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Darlington Country Club. Silent auction, live music, beer and wine, and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Cocktail attire. Tickets are $40 each or $75 per couple. Info: Stephen.edwards@fmcdc.org or 843-398-0060

Farewell Party with Jim Money at 7 p.m. Sept. 25 at Retrofit Sip-n-Seat, 157 Mantissa Row, Hartsville. We can think of no better way to say goodbye to Retrofit Sip-n-Seat than with Jim Money playing us out. Join us for this bittersweet night as we have one last hoorah before we close to move to The Station.

 

Sunday

St. Matthew's Church will hold a morning Courtyard Service outside at 8 a.m. on Sundays weather permitting. Please park beside Coxe Building then enter the gate and bring a chair for this early morning service. Virtual Church Service and In-Church Service will be held at 11 a.m. Sundays at the church, 210 S. Main St., Darlington. Please call the Parish Office at 843-393-4112 to reserve a spot.  

Drive-In Worship Service at 10 a.m. Sundays at Trinity United Methodist Church, 126 Pearl St. This service is for those who do not feel comfortable coming into church building but still want to be in the same place on Sunday Mornings! All are welcome!

Parking Lot Church in the grassy area behind the ball field at 10:30 a.m. at Mechanicsville Baptist Church. There will be ushers directing you where to park your vehicle. Once parked, please tune your radio to 102.5FM. All are welcome.

Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Lamar will hold services at 11 a.m. in person or online. Masks required in person. (843) 332-1188.

Children's Activities begin at 5 p.m. Sundays with Kids for Christ at the Kid Central Building then share the love of God with them through teaching and songs from 6 to 7 p.m. for Children's Musical Practice at Central Baptist Church, 512 Spring St., Darlington.

 

Monday

McLeod Mobile 3D Mammography Unit will be at the Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County, 500 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 28. Register in advance by calling 843-332-0422.

 

Mark Your Calendar

The 40th Annual Economic Outlook Series features two virtual events at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and Monday, Nov. 30.  Cost is $30 to attend both events or $20 to attend one event.

Darlington County 4-H announces its first virtual home canning workshop from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 30. The workshop will focus on canning jams, jellies, and soft spreads. This workshop will be held online via Zoom. Participants are encouraged to can along with the instructor during the workshop. Upon registration, participants will receive a link to review the course PowerPoint prior to the live workshop. A separate link will also be given to attend the live workshop via Zoom. Class size is limited to 10 participants so that instructors can provide individual assistance in canning during the session. Please register early HERE.

The Rotary Club of Darlington meets at noon on Thursdays at the Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Road. On Oct. 1, Mr. Goodson will give a presentation on the new history museum to be built in Darlington.

Darlington Kiwanis Clubwill meet at 1 p.m. Oct. 1 and every other Thursday at Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Road, Darlington. Speaker: Cop Blue host Daniel Watson.

Residents of Lamar can come out to the New Life Empowerment Building, 121 Main St., Lamar, beside Jeffords Insurance, to register to vote from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, October 3. To vote in the election to be held November 3, the deadline to register online is Sunday, October 4. Deadline to register via mail is postmarked by Monday, October 5. Deadline to register in person is Friday, October 2.  You may visit the DMV, public assistance offices and state/local election offices. More info: scvotes.org

Ducks Unlimited Black Creek Chapter Annual Conservation Banquet will be held Friday, Oct. 2, at Hartsville Skating Arena, 301 S. Marquis Highway, Hartsville. Gold sponsors enjoy early access at 6:30 p.m. with doors open for the public at 7 o'clock. Tickets are $40 single or $65 couple. Previously purchased ticket holders, please contact your committee member, Trey Atkinson 843-858-0751 or Jack Bryan 843-858-0546 to exchange your ticket for a valid ticket

Join the Darlington County Republican Party for a Dove Hunt in support of the Republican candidates from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 3, at 3524 Hartsville Hwy, Darlington. Hosted by JD Chaplain for State Senate.

Hot Springs and Andy & Oneida are hitting the stage again on October 3 in support of the Michael August for Sheriff campaign at the Raceway Grill, 1207 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington, on Saturday, October 3, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. for food, drinks, and live music. Info: 843-495-3256

The Pee Dee Cup Championship will be held Oct. 9-11. Everyone that pre registers and shoots will be put into a drawing for 1 free night of lodging and a 300 target countdown card from Moree's Sportmen's Preserve. Notice also, that due to the generosity of sponsors, we will be offering a $5000 guaranteed purse on this shoot! Sign up today at www.scoringpro.com. We will also be working to add a separate rotation for the Youth Shooters that are shooting their SCTP trap qualifier Saturday, so don't let that stand in your way

Join your friends and family for a wonderful fall evening to raise funds for Darlington County Humane Society's Raise the Woof Campaign to build a proper animal shelter on Friday, October 9, at Oak Manor Inn, 314 E. Home Ave., Hartsville. VIP Hour: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. General Admission: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Law Enforcement and faith leaders will join forces for a Faith Walk at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, beginning at South Main Street and Broad Street and ending with a program at the Public Square. All are welcome.

Darlington County 4-H is excited to announce this virtual educational opportunity! Register HERE by October 12!

Fall Mission Fair & BBQ Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 2364 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington.

Learn how to curl your hair like a pro through easy techniques taught by our Indigo Experts at noon Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Indigo Salon and Day Spa, 208 W. Home Ave., Hartsville. Tickets for this event are only $20 and include lunch along with a $20 Gift Card. To reserve your spot and purchase your ticket, call us at (843)332-3542. Deadline to register is Oct. 19.

Fido Fixers will come to Hartsville on October 28. Please visit the website for a full list of services and prices - and to schedule appointments.

 

BUSINESS OPERATIONS & CAPACITY

Click here for a list of what businesses are operating and at what capacity. Please send information to info@buildupdarlington.org or text 843-992-1561 to update a listing. We will continue to update this link, www.buildupdarlington.org/covid19, as we get information.

• Darlington County Courthouse will be restricted to appointment only to maintain social distancing requirements. Call 843-398-4100
• City of Darlington Offices will be restricted to appointment only to maintain social distancing requirements. Call 843-398-4000
• Palmetto Disaster Recovery Offices are opened in Marion and Conway with limitations. To apply, applicants must contact one of these two offices to schedule an appointment. For residents of Darlington County, applicants would need to contact the Marion Office at 803-609-1164 or 843-731-3550.

GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATION

For general information about COVID-19, the World Health Organization, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are trusted sources of information. We encourage you to visit their websites for the most current and correct information.

• World Health Organization
• Centers for Disease Control
• S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control

DHEC Careline 855-472-3432: Get answers to common questions about the Corona Virus from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.

If you are sick, MUSC Health offers a Virtual Visit to determine if you should leave home to seek medical attention if you think you may have been exposed to the Corona Virus. Use promo code "COVID19" at this link.

CITY SERVICES

While City Offices will be restricted to staff and appointments until further notice, individuals are encouraged to do all business by phone or email during this event. City staff will be available by phone and email, and essential services will not be interrupted. You can find updates here.

All City offices are restricted to essential personnel only.

You may call the following numbers with service-related issues

• Emergencies, call 911
• Business Licenses - 843-398-4000 ext. 101
• Permits - 843-398-4029
• Water/Sewer, Normal Business Hours,  - 843-398-4040
• Water/Sewer, After 5 p.m.,  -  843-758-1127
• Fire, Non-emergency - 843-398-4013
• Police, Non-emergency - 843-398-4026
• Municipal Court - 843-398-4004
• Streets & Sanitation - 843-398-4035
• Media Inquiries - 843-992-1561

You may still pay your utility bill or traffic citation online here. City staff will disinfect public areas more frequently and have hand sanitizer available in public buildings. Garbage, recycling, and yard debris collection will remain on regular schedule.

CITY COURT RESUMES. Municipal Court will be held twice a day on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at City Hall, 400 Pearl St., Darlington.

Due to COVID-19, the following rules will be in place:

• Only 25 defendants in the courtroom at a time.
• Everyone will be required to wear a face mask before entering.
• Social distancing will be enforced.

Download the DDRA Membership Application here. Download a Map Location Form for your business. Return to info@buildupdarlington.org or DDRA, P.O. Pox 57, Darlington, SC 29540.

To have your event listed on our websites, please email info@buildupdarlington.org or call 843-398-4000 x 103 by the week prior to your event.

Established in 1956, family owned, Thad Weinberg's Sausage makes our sausage using our family recipe. We sell pork products as well as process wild game at 1014 Pearl St. In Darlington. (843) 393-2544