Hartsville News Digest

Family, friends, and colleagues gathered Wednesday at the Darlington County Courthouse to honor Chief Deputy Clifton J. Howle, remembered as a...

Sonoco, based in Hartsville, posted a $732 million GAAP net loss for Q3 2026, driven by an $829 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge.

Adjusted...

A second suspect has been charged in the Oct. 10 Olanta-area shooting that killed 40-year-old Sasha Singletary.

Confirmed details:

• 18-year-old...

The Housing Authority of Florence board clashed over claims that a paid legal training vote occurred in executive session without public knowledge....

Florence Motor Speedway in Timmonsville will end all racing after the 2026 season, closing a track that has operated since 1982 and sits just 15 miles...

Pee Dee Equality, founded in 2022, creates safe spaces for LGBTQ+ residents and allies across the Florence area through game nights, tie-dye events,...

Darlington County Chief Deputy Clifton Howle, 55, is remembered for treating everyone with genuine kindness and respect, regardless of their past or...

Florence County Sheriff's Office reports Tyquan Shaw, a 24-year-old pretrial detainee from Timmonsville Police Department, remains in custody after a...

The Hartsville Police Department's administrative office closes Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Residents should still call 911 for all emergencies, as this only affects non-emergency administrative access.

Both media polls align closely on statewide rankings with only minor voter-driven differences.

• South Florence stays at No. 9 in Class 4A across both...

Florence County firefighters rescued a man trapped in his car after it veered off U.S. Highway 378 and crashed into a tree near Capitola Road, taking...

Florence County Sheriff’s Office says De’Marea Key’Shawn Roberson, 18, is the second suspect arrested in the Oct. 10 Olanta shooting that killed one...

A 20-year veteran nurse at McLeod Regional Medical Center suffered a concussion after an inmate pushed her down while fleeing custody, leaving her...

South Carolina's inaugural school safety symposium united educators, law enforcement, and experts to build shared knowledge for faster, more effective...

A crash shut down E. Myrtle Beach Highway near Capitola Road in Florence County.

• Drivers urged to use an alternate route
• Expect delays while...

South Carolina's new statewide RPI system now seeds all five classifications for the first time, replacing prior region-based methods.

• Hartsville...

• Escape details: 24-year-old Tyquan Shaw, an inmate at Florence County Detention Center, attempted to flee McLeod Regional Medical Center on Sunday...

Florence County deputies responded to a domestic violence call on Laurel Lane around 5:15 p.m. on Oct. 16. A woman reported her boyfriend, 28-year-old...

A new guide explains how to locate recent arrests through Darlington County's public records system, which covers the W. Glenn Campbell Detention...

Early voting is underway statewide for the November 3 election, but Hartsville-area voters should verify their designated site since early locations...