Operation Christmas Child Collection Week will be Nov. 15-22 at Central Baptist Church, 512 Spring St., Darlington. Info: (843) 393-8581

Black Creek Arts Holiday Market Open House from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18 at 116 W. College Ave., Hartsville. Enjoy a Santa Claus-Mopolitan while you shop. A unique shopping experience featuring area artists and their original work. FREE Admission. Black Creek Arts Holiday Market will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 19-20; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 (Black Friday); from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 through Dec. 1; from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 3-8; from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 9; and from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10-12. Thirty (30) percent of all sales will go towards Black Creek Arts programming. Info: BLACKCREEKARTS.ORG

Christmas Electric Extravaganza will be every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 28 through Dec. 30 at 48 Public Square, Darlington. Closed Dec. 24-25. Trains, miniature village, and hot cocoa. Free admission.

New Year's Eve Block Party Downtown! Level 10 Band & Show will help Darlington ring in the New Year right as part of the DDRA's Bringing Downtown Alive! Concert Series from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Public Square. Balloon drop, car show, food, cornhole tournament, Pepsi, and more. Bring a chair. Be part of this event by sponsoring this event or having a vendor space! Info: 843-992-1561 or info@buildupdarlington.org

Today

Darlington County Council will hold a Redistricting Public Hearing on Monday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m. at Hartsville Middle School Auditorium, 1427 14th St., Hartsville. Darlington County Council Redistricting Public Hearing Is Open To The Public - This Public Hearing is being held to discuss and receive public input on redistricting/redrawing County Council election district lines to accommodate population changes over the previous decade. This Public Hearing will be "in-person." It will not be live-streamed.

This Public Hearing is being held at Hartsville Middle School Auditorium instead of Darlington DCIT, as initially discussed, to provide sufficient space for public access. Hartsville Middle School is located at 1427 14th Street in Hartsville near the intersection of W. Bobo Newsom Highway and 14th Street. To access the facility, from W. Bobo Newsom Highway, turn onto 14th Street, then turn into the first driveway and enter the first parking area (Staff Parking) on the right. Enter the Auditorium using the double doors at the end of the building. Masks are optional.

Central Baptist Church will hold Merry Makers at noon Monday, Nov. 15 at the church, 512 Spring St., Darlington. Meal will be served. Info: (843) 393-8581

The Knitting & Crochet Club of Lamar will meet at 4 p.m. on Mondays at the Lamar Library, 103 E. Main St., Lamar. Info: 843-326-5524

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 Nov. 15 and on the third Monday of the month.

Central Baptist Church invites all men to a special service C'Mon Man at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in the Activity Building at the church, 512 Spring St., Darlington. Regular worship services are held at 10:30 a.m. Sundays in the sanctuary as well as via livestream. Info: (843) 393-8581

Monday Night is Spaghetti Night at Joe's Grill, 306 Russell St., Darlington. Info: 843-944-0626

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

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

Cross Stitch Craft Class: Rachel Ross has graciously offered to showcase her skills in this simple holiday decoration for your tree during this class at 10 a.m. Nov. 15 at the Coach TB Thomas Center, Hartsville. There are 5 stitch kits available for folks coming in for class with a $9 cost for an in person and kit. You're also welcome to purchase a kit on your own on Amazon and bring your kit with you.

 

Tuesday

PRAYER GATHERING: All are welcome to join fellow believers daily at 7 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays as we pray for the upcoming revival at Dominion Church, 1030 Pearl St., Darlington.

City of Darlington Planning Commission meets at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at City Hall, 400 Pearl St. Info: rock@cityofdarlington.com

S.C. Commerce is hosting a Virtual Export Training session on how to file Electronic Export Information using the new mandatory ACE system from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 16. Register here.

The Williamson Park Committee meets at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at City Hall.

The Darlington County Planning Commission meets at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 and on the third Tuesday of the month at the Courthouse Annex/EMS Building, 1625 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington. Info: 843-398-4610 or planning@darcosc.net.

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

Joe's Grill celebrates Wing Night on Tuesday nights at 306 Russell St., Darlington. Dine-in only. Info: 843-944-0626

Wing specials, Drink Specials and Karaoke Every Tuesday Night at the Darlington Moose Lodge, 1056 N. Governor Williams Hwy., Darlington.

Each Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., Darlington Country Club will hold 9-hole scramble. $10 per player goes into the pot for prize money. 843-393-0236

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

Call the Darlington Country Club to make your reservations for our Member Family Night Buffet. (843) 393-0236

Cheers to 8o Years of SPC Credit Union! You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating 80 years of banking with a heart in the Pee Dee from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Hartsville SPC Branch, 204 N. Fifth St.

 

Wednesday

Join Central Baptist Church Pastor Tim Coker each Wednesday at 9 a.m. for Flight Training, his mid-week Bible study, at https://cbcdarlington.com/.

St. Matthew's Church will hold a Virtual Men's Bible Study at 7 a.m. on Wednesdays and an evening service at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in the church, 210 S. Main St.

Sunrise Rotary Club of Hartsville meets every other Wednesday at 7:30 am at the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce Board Room, 214 N. Fifth St. The Rotary Club of Hartsville is a part of District 7770 of the Eastern South Carolina. (843) 229-2729 or hartsvillesunriserotary@gmail.com

Book Club will be held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 17 and the third Wednesday of the month at the Lamar Library, 103 E. Main St., Lamar. Info: 843-326-5524

The Darlington Professional Women meet at noon on Nov. 17 and on the third Wednesday of the month at the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce, 38 Public Square.

The Darlington County Economic Development Partnership meets at noon on Nov. 17 and on the third Wednesday of the month at various locations. Info: 843-413-3210 or RLKilgo@darcosc.net. 

The Darlington County Library Board of Trustees meets at 5 p.m. on Nov. 17 and on the third Wednesday of the month at one of the County library locations. Info: 843-398-4940 or jimmie.epling@darlington-lib.org.

Enjoy Wine Down Wednesdays at Chianti's Wings & Things, 124 Cashua St., Darlington, from 4 to 9 p.m. with wine and wing specials. (843) 944-0880

Carolina Nightlife & Grill will hold a Cornhole Tournament every Wednesday at 2244 Harry Byrd Hwy., Darlington. Anyone can play. Register at 6 p.m. with play starting at 6:30 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Tournament is blind/random partner draw, double elimination format. Cost is $10 per person for the Advanced Bracket and $5 per person for the Tailgate Bracket. If you can average 2 in the hole every time, we recommend the advanced bracket. Cash prizes for winning teams.

Test-N-Tune / N/T Grudge held every Wednesday night at Darlington Dragway, 2056 E. Bobo Newsome Hwy., Hartsville. Gates open at 5 p.m. Testing starts at 6 p.m. Spectator admission: $15. Testing Fee: $10. Info: 843-383-0008

Thursday

PRAYER GATHERING: All are welcome to join fellow believers daily at 7 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays as we pray for the upcoming revival at Dominion Church, 1030 Pearl St., Darlington.

Darlington Kiwanis Club will meet at 1 p.m. Nov. 18 and the first and third Thursday of the month at Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Road, Darlington. Program: The State of the City with Mayor Curtis Boyd.

Adult Craft Classes will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 and the second Thursday of the month at the Lamar Library, 103 E. Main St., Lamar. Info: 843-326-5524

Jotina Fashions, custom clothing tailors, will be at The Grand Old Post Office on Nov. 18. Members, please call to schedule appointment. Owner Michael Sajan, owner will send his personably trained tailor (and his nephew) Ben to do all measurements and provide many, many fabrics to choose from. Women and men are both welcome! Reasonable and affordable! Call GOPO 843-944-0157, schedule time, and show up with your favorite fitting suit.

On Thursdays, Darlington Country Club will hold an individual points game (points based off your USGA handicap). Tee off anytime during the day and add $20 to the pot. Blind draw at 6:30 p.m., need not be present to win. Everyone participating must play with someone else that is in the game.

Central Baptist Church will hold Multi-Focus Thursday at 6 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Activity Buidling at the church, 512 Spring St., Darlington. Info: (843) 393-8581

BINGO will be held at 11 a.m. on Nov. 18 and the third Thursday of the month at the Lamar Library, 103 E. Main St., Lamar. Info: 843-326-5524

The Darlington County Airport Commission meets at 8 a.m. Nov. 18 and on the third Thursday of every month at the Darlington County Jetport, 313 G. Graham Segars Parkway, Darlington. Info: 843-307-7710, 843-393-9928, or bkennett@darcosc.net.

DCC Dinner Club for Members. Join Darlington Country Club from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 18 and on the third Thursday of each month for a night of elegant dining and good company at the club, 125 Country Club Road. Reservations are required. (843) 393-0236

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

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: https://al-anon.org or 843-992-2981

Black Creek Arts Holiday Market Open House from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 18 at 116 W. College Ave., Hartsville. Enjoy a Santa Claus-Mopolitan while you shop. A unique shopping experience featuring area artists and their original work. FREE Admission. Black Creek Arts Holiday Market will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 19-20; from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 26 (Black Friday); from 1 to 4 p.m. Nov. 28 through Dec. 1; from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 3-8; from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 9; and from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 10-12. Thirty (30) percent of all sales will go towards Black Creek Arts programming. Info: BLACKCREEKARTS.ORG

Friday

Holiday Food Bazaar and Art Sale will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Orange Street. Pies, casseroles, cakes, soups, and more. Proceeds to benefit local missions.

Midgets with Attitude Welcome Back Tour begins at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Carolina Nightlife & Grill, 2244 Harry Byrd Hwy. Info: 843-395-3100

Enjoy Steak Night with Joe's Grill on Friday nights at 306 Russell St., Darlington. Dine-in only. Info: 843-944-0626

Fahrenheit 225 will have Trivia & Rock Bingo Night on Fridays beginning at 7 p.m. Pick up to-go orders at 26 Public Square, Darlington. Open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Call in take-out orders at (843) 944-0321.

Enjoy Karaoke Night at Chianti's Wings & Things, 124 Cashua St., Darlington, beginning at 7 p.m. every Friday night. Come through and kick back, relax and enjoy yourself.

The Season Finale of Palmetto No Prep Race Series will be Friday (Park & Tech) and Saturday (Race Day), Nov. 19-20, at Darlington Dragway, 2056 E. Bobo Newsom Hwy., Hartsville.

 

Saturday

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

Darlington Raceway will offer fans the opportunity to drive their personal vehicles around the iconic 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval with Track Laps for Charity from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20. The $20 donation per car will go to Toys for Tots and Darlington Shares.

Palmetto Cruisers of Florence, Builders First Source of Florence, and Palmetto Auto Auction of Darlington will hold Cruisers for Cops from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Palmetto Auto Auction, 832 S. Governor Williams Highway, Darlington. Registration $25.

CNL Favorite Tyler Hammond will perform at 9:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at Carolina Nightlife & Grill, 2244 Harry Byrd Hwy. Info: 843-395-3100

 

Sunday

The Auxiliary of Carolina Pines presents the Fourth Annual Lights of Love at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, 1304 W. Bobo Newsom Hwy., Hartsville. Lights are available for $10 in honor or in memory of a loved one. Call 843-339-4590.

Prayer on the Square will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 21 and on the third Sunday of each month. Come together for fellowship and spiritual uplifting. Open to all.

Central Baptist Church will hold Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Sundays at the church, 512 Spring St., Darlington. Regular worship services are held at 10:30 a.m. Sundays in the sanctuary as well as via livestream. Info: (843) 393-8581

Darlington Presbyterian Church holds service at 11 a.m. on Sundays with Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. at the church, 311 Pearl St.

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.

St. Matthew's Church will hold an In-Person and Virtual Church Service at 11 a.m. Sundays. Info: 843-393-4112

Lee Street First Church of God brings the Word of God to you. Connect via Facebook Live or Zoom 646-558-86-56 ext. 222 777 7676. Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. Tuesday midday prayer at noon. Wednesday Bible Study at 6 p.m. Prayer Hotline 1-888-409-8880. Info: 843-393-2672

Mechanicsville Baptist Church will hold indoor church services and Facebook live service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays at the church, 2364 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington. All are welcome.

Children's church for ages 6-12 will open back up at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at Northwood Family Worship Center, 1100 E. McIver Road, Darlington.  Praise & worship, puppets, Rovercomer the Dog, Deputy Dugan, crafts, & many fun things planned for upcoming services. Parents are not required to stay for adult services but are welcome to stay and get spiritually fed as well. It's about the relationship and not the religion. Come as you are but not leave as you came. Adult services are at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

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.

 

Monday

St. Matthew's Church will hold Virtual Women's Bible Study at 7 a.m. on Monday live from the Purple Fish. Contact Janet Stoda via Janet@saintmatthews.us for study materials.

Story Time will be live at 10 a.m. Mondays at the Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St. Info: 843-398-4940

The Darlington Conservation District meets at 7 a.m. on Nov. 22 and every fourth Monday of the month at the District Office in Room 228 at 300 Russell St., Darlington. Info: 843-393-0483 or marie.chaplin@sc.usda.gov.

Democratic Women's Council of Darlington County will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22, and the fourth Monday of the month at the Darlington Library, 204 N. Main St., Darlington.

Darlington County School District Board of Education holds a monthly work session at 6 p.m. on Nov. 22 and on the fourth Monday of each month at DCSD Administrative building, 120 E. Smith Ave., Darlington.

 

Mark Your Calendars

The Annual Turkey Giveaway will be held at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, on the Public Square. To donate, please make checks payable to The Lord Cares and mail to Eads Chiropractic Center, 208 Cashua St., Darlington SC 29532.

City of Darlington offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 25, and Friday, Nov. 26, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Trash will NOT be collected on Thursday. Collection will resume Friday and continue on Saturday as needed.

Start Thanksgiving off right by building an appetite running the 30th Annual Hartsville Turkey Trot Thanksgiving morning at 9 a.m. Nov. 25. This event is one of the largest Road Races in the area, drawing over 600 runners to this race every year. The race starts in front of the YMCA, 111 E. Carolina Ave., and runs through the historic areas of Hartsville returning to the Y. Proceeds for this event go to YMCA. So come out and continue or start your family tradition today. Info: 843-383-4547

City of Darlington Tree Board meets at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 3, in observance of Arbor Day, at City Hall, 400 Pearl St. Info: rock@cityofdarlington.com

Darlington Country Club will hold its Annual Christmas Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 4, at the club, 125 Country Club Road, Darlington. Vendors should email events@darlingtoncountryclub.com. Info: (843) 393-0236

The Town of Lamar celebrates Christmas on Main from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. The Christmas parade begins at 4:30 p.m. with an outdoor Christmas movies at the library park starting at dusk. To be a vendor, call 843-339-0419 or 704-562-2369.

The Darlington Rescue Squad hosts the Darlington Christmas Parade at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, beginning at Fitness World Gym on Pearl Street and end at the Public Square. For an application, email dfrs1956@gmail.com.

The Darlington Kiwanis Club will hold the Annual Carol Lighting Service at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, following the Christmas Parade on the Public Square.

The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at Covered in Cotton, 2080 Society Hill Road, Darlington. Come out to enjoy hot chocolate and start Christmas shopping.

City of Darlington offices will be closed Thursday, Friday, and Monday, Dec. 23-27, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Offices will re-open 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28. Trash will be collected on regular schedule the week of Christmas, Dec. 20-24. The following week, residential garbage will be collected on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Dec. 28-31.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 24 at Mechanicsville Baptist Church, 2364 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington.

New Year's Eve Block Party Downtown! Level 10 Band & Show will help Darlington ring in the New Year right as part of the DDRA's Bringing Downtown Alive! Concert Series from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at the Public Square. Balloon drop, car show, food, cornhole tournament, Pepsi, and more. Bring a chair. Sponsorship. Info: 843-992-1561 or info@buildupdarlington.org

City of Darlington offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of New Year's Eve and reopen 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. City of Darlington residential garbage will be collected on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Dec. 28-31.

Opening reception for Anonymous Ancestors, an installation by Susan Lenz, will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 6 at Black Creek Arts Center, 116 W. College Ave., Hartsville

Anonymous Ancestors, an installation by Susan Lenz, will be on display from Jan. 6 to Feb. 25 at Black Creek Arts Center, 116 W. College Ave., Hartsville. Each snapshot is a frozen moment on life's timeline. Letters and words clipped from vintage print material allow one's mind to wander, envisioning forgotten friends, past holidays, ancient occasions, former cars, and hilarious fashion trends. Yet, all the images are anonymous. The photos come from yard sales, auctions, and abandoned locations. Who are these people? Who really knows? They are distant aunts and uncles, cousins, grandparents, siblings, and in-laws. They are society's family tree, our collective wall of ancestors.

Dancing with the Stars of Darlington County will be held Jan. 27 at Hartsville Center Theater. Interested in participating or volunteering? Email darlingtoncountydwts@gmail.com or call 843-615-1625. Proceeds benefit the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault.

Due to the weather forecast, the Darlington Country Club's Chafee Jones III Memorial Golf Tournament has been rescheduled for March 12. Info: (843) 393-0236

Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR May 6-8 at Darlington Raceway. You can get your tickets and camping lined up by visiting www.darlingtonraceway.com or calling 866-459-7223.

Southern 500 Weekend Sept. 2-4 at Darlington Raceway. You can get your tickets and camping lined up by visiting www.darlingtonraceway.com or calling 866-459-7223.

 

GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATION

• 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.
• DHEC Sponsored Testing at Darlington County Health Department,305 Russell St., Darlington. From 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays, with a break from 12 noon to 1 p.m. No appointment necessary. Preregistration encouraged: 1-855-472-3432 or scdhec.gov/gettested.
• COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Line Number (844) 684-6333, TTY (800) 462-7585. Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

 

CITY SERVICES

Darlington City Hall has reopened to the public at a limited capacity. Hours of operation remain 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• Individuals may only enter through the front door of City Hall, 400 Pearl St.
• Individuals must wear a mask.
• Individuals must maintain social distancing of six (6) feet from others.
• A maximum of three (3) people will be allowed in the reception area at any one time. Others must wait outside.
• Restrooms will not be open to the public.

Individuals are still encouraged to do as much business by telephone and email as possible. City staff will be available, and essential services will not be interrupted. Below are the numbers to call for specific questions.

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

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 the week prior to your event. The DDRA office has moved to City Hall, 400 Pearl St. If you need us, call 843-992-1561 or email info@buildupdarlington.org. Thanks!

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