Darlington County Council members will elect officers for 2009 when council meets on Jan. 6.

A look back at the year that was.

Obituaries for 01/02

Law enforcement authorities are investigating two armed robberies that occurred at convenience stores in the Hartsville area and have one suspect in custody.

A collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a car sent two people to the hospital early on Christmas morning.

The Darlington Falcons won round one of the Farm Bureau Holiday Classic at Chesterfield High School Monday night by defeating Central of Pageland 72-68 in overtime.
Although the Falcons trailed most of the game, Darlington head coach Ken Howle said, they cranked up the defensive pressure in the fourth quarter and managed to take the lead.

The Hartsville Red Foxes began the 2008 Pepsi Classic basketball tournament in Florence Monday night with a 61-60 win over Georgetown in boys’ prep basketball action.

The Red Foxes fell to Marlboro County for the second time this season Tuesday night in the semi-final round of the Pepsi Carolina Classic at West Florence High School by a score of 66-60.

The Hartsville Red Foxes will participate in the Pepsi Carolina Classic prep hoops tournament over the Christmas break.

The Darlington varsity boys’ basketball team has gotten the 2008-09 season off on the right foot.

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OBITUATRIES: DEC. 19

In the spirit of Christmas giving Our Shepherd Lutheran Church’s 90 plus members have gathered gifts for children in foster homes so their Christmas may be a little brighter.

On Saturday, the Darlington Men’s Dance Club will host its debutante ball at the Darlington Country Club. The club has been presenting young ladies and introducing young men to society for at least 50 years, said Tony DiLeo, club treasurer and organizer of the event this year.

Tatum Shea Beasley and Daniel Robert McArthur, both of Brighton, Colo., were married on Oct. 31, 2008, at The Fox Chateaux. The Rev. Robby Kelly officiated. A reception was held at The Fox Chateaux.