2010 QB attracted to Carolina Sep 23, 2008
Darlington quarterback Nash Nance is a prospect to watch in the Southeast's class of 2010, and he's already on the circuit visiting several schools across the SEC. One such trip was to South Carolina to see the Gamecocks play the Georgia Bulldogs two weeks ago. Find out all the details of that trip and more in this recruiting update. (South Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Wellman plans to shut down 2 SC plants Sep 18, 2008
Company spokesman Steve Ates told The (Florence) Morning News that workers will continue to operate the plants in Johnsonville and Darlington for about 60 days. Wellman makes polyester fibers and products including packaging resins. (WREG.com, TN)
Junior day: Here are six of Georgia's best Sep 16, 2008
Six more to watch: TE Brian Vogler, Brookstone; QB Blake Sims, Gainesville; QB Nash Nance, Darlington; DT Garrison Smith, Douglass; DB Pernell Williams, Coffee; WR Tailer Jones, Gainesville. Categories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Like father, like son, like son Sep 10, 2008
He was on the staff when the GRA-Y all-stars played for the state championship in 2003 that beat Darlington at Myrtle Beach High School. The next season, Gerald Jr. played at Rawlinson Road and Gerald at Saluda Trail. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
England floods: Your pictures Sep 7, 2008
Ian Birtwistle was stuck at Darlington station for an hour as the line to Northallerton was badly flooded. Send your pictures to yourpics@bbc. (BBC News -- UK)
Team recruiting needs: ACC Sep 5, 2008
Defensive end: The good news is Wake Forest added true freshmen out of Darlington High School in Georgia and out of Plano East Senior High School in Texas last year. The bad news is Matt Robinson, and are seniors so the Demon Deacons still have some work to do here. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Hanna threat moves high school football to Thursday Sep 4, 2008
Darlington vs. McBee, 7:30 pm. Andrew Jackson vs. Buford, 7 pm. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Farmers standing by tobacco, particularly as researchers find new uses for crop Sep 1, 2008
Darlington farmer Ryan Galloway echoes Owens observations. We have contracts with Philip Morris, says Galloway, and they export to, I believe, over 160 countries. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Darlington festival on former Southern 500 weekend Aug 28, 2008
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) Like most NASCAR fans, Darrell Waltrip thought Darlington Raceway s goose was cooked ... Darlington, meanwhile, looked about the same as when Waltrip first raced it three decades earlier ... So when NASCAR put the country track on its endangered list a few seasons back, Waltrip figured it wouldn t be long before Darlington became extinct like iconic Southern racing layouts before it in Rockingham, N.C., and North Wilkesboro, N.C.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Column: NASCAR seeks inner peace Aug 23, 2008
The most significant of these changes, which went into effect beginning with the 2004 season, were the implementation of the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship format, the end of the Southern 500 on Labor Day weekend at Darlington Raceway, and the addition of a second race weekend at California Speedway ... When the race left Darlington, the name left with it ... The ball got an early nudge on Aug. 13, when Darlington Raceway announced the return of the Southern 500 to the track "Too... (Niles Star, MI)
Tracks switch dates for future NASCAR races Aug 21, 2008
Before the track in California got the Labor Day date in 2004, Darlington Raceway held the Southern 500 each year on the holiday weekend. The South Carolina track now has one Cup date in May. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Three NASCAR tracks swap dates in 2009 Aug 20, 2008
"We're bringing Labor Day racing back to the Southeast and doing it with a nighttime event. ... It's a win-win-win situation for everybody.''Before the track in California got the Labor Day date in 2004, Darlington Raceway held the Southern 500 each year on the holiday weekend. The South Carolina track now has one Cup date in May.Rick Humphrey, president of Talladega, said the attraction for him was moving from the fourth to seventh race in the 10-race Chase."We've been a big part of the... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Arson is ruled out in hotel blaze Aug 17, 2008
About 50 firefighters tackled the blaze at the King's Head Hotel, in Darlington, County Durham, at its height on Friday. Durham Police said they were not treating it as suspicious and the cause was still being investigated. (BBC News)
Darlington hotel fire chaos Aug 16, 2008
A hotel fire has effectively closed Darlington town centre to traffic, and the building is now in danger of collapse. These pictures were supplied by County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service. (BBC News -- UK)
Showtime: Local teams geared up for Saturday's Willie Jeffries Classic Aug 14, 2008
Lake Marion, under SCSU alum and former player Corey Wright, will face Darlington in the third game of the evening ... Game 3 -- Lake Marion vs. Darlington. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Column: Each day the race begins at 5 Aug 9, 2008
It is roughly a three-minute trip from my office to my gym, as nothing in Darlington, South Carolina is too far from anything else, but I have to get there early. If I'm running even a couple of minutes behind, my three nemeses, whom I have affectionately nicknamed Muffy, Buffy and Bambi in homage to their blonde, 20-something ponytailed perfection, will beat me to the prime treadmills. (Niles Star, MI)
Hospitals with pest problems Aug 6, 2008
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. (BBC News -- UK)
Two face charges in multistate crimes Aug 6, 2008
Also arrested in connection with the eight-month-long investigation is 21-year-old Lanita Aquila Peterson of Darlington, who is charged with one count of financial identity fraud. Investigators say that on at least one occasion, Gooden and Peterson teamed up to use a North Carolina woman s personal information to obtain a credit card for Peterson. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wrapit gift firm ceases trading Aug 5, 2008
As well as its central warehouse in Acton, west London, the firm has two London showrooms and others in Aberdeen, Beaconsfield, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Canterbury, Darlington, Glasgow, Harrogate, Manchester, Newbury, Newcastle and Norwich. Suppliers also hurt. (BBC News -- UK)
Week in pictures Aug 2, 2008
The first new steam locomotive in Britain for almost 50 years made its debut in Darlington, County Durham. The Peppercorn Class A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado is a replica of the last passenger steam train. (BBC News)
Special tour of UK's new loco Aug 2, 2008
Robert Hall takes a tour of the train in Darlington, and talks to driver Graham Bunker. Story Tools. (BBC News)
TOUCHDOWN! State Museum 'kicks off; exhibit on S.C. football Aug. 1 Jul 24, 2008
Many interesting promotional and other items can also be seen, such as 1907 Clemson postcards and 1906 paper weights; a 1948 Carolina "Little Red Book," the teams' media guide; a peanut roaster reputedly used in the 1930s outside the Carolina stadium; a framed victory pennant from the 1916 Wofford-Furman game; and a plethora of high school team photos from teams such as Mullins, Great Falls, Columbia, St. John's (in Darlington) and the Epworth Children's Home in Columbia. Film clips include the... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Chase crash death driver is named Jul 20, 2008
Mr Forrest was the father of two grown-up sons and worked as a printer for a company in Darlington. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Pre-Season Fixtures for SPL Clubs Jul 19, 2008
The Buddies face Blackpool at Love Street on the 29th July and then Gus McPherson's troops face a road trip to Darlington on the 2nd of August. The copyright of the article Pre-Season Fixtures for SPL Clubs in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Baby bonding Jul 8, 2008
This is part of the County Durham and Darlington pilot scheme, one of 10 initial programmes to try out the ideas. Lifestyle changes. (BBC News -- UK)
Man sells his 'entire life' on eBay for $383,000 Jun 30, 2008
Ian Usher, 44, who left Darlington six years ago, included his house, car, job and friends in the online eBay auction, in an effort to make a fresh start ... Ian Usher from Darlington put his life up for sale after breaking up from his wife. (BBC News)
7 days 7 questions Jun 28, 2008
It's "entire" - Ian Usher, from Darlington, who emigrated to Australia six years ago, is selling his house, friends and job in an internet auction. Bidding ends on Sunday. (BBC News -- UK)
MDC pull-out: Zimbabwe reacts Jun 23, 2008
Page last updated at 21:38 GMT, Sunday, 22 June 2008 22:38 UK. The opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has pulled out of the Zimbabwean presidential run-off, handing victory to Robert Mugabe. (BBC News)
Frank C. Adams, architect who renovated historic buildings, dies at 63 Jun 11, 2008
He graduated from Darlington School in Rome, Ga. and from Georgia Institute of Technology, where in 1967 he received an American Institute of Architects medal for excellence. (Boston Globe)
S.C. companys headquarters must pay higher tax rate Jun 10, 2008
The company pays $2 million to $3 million a year in property taxes to Darlington County and the higher assessment rate on the office buildings cost the company about $150,000 a year, Sonoco spokesman Roger Schrum said Monday ... Sonoco appealed again in Circuit Court in Darlington County, where the company won. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Wheeler to retire as Lowe's Speedway boss May 21, 2008
"There will never be another Humpy Wheeler," said NASCAR spokesman Jim Hunter, a teammate of Wheeler's on the South Carolina football team who often went head-to-head against him as a rival promoter of Darlington Raceway ... "You'd never know we had races in Darlington because of all the work Humpy did to steal our headlines.". (MSNBC -- Sports)
Carter adds seven to SCSU men's team May 21, 2008
- Forward Kiara Douglas (6-7), Darlington High School - An All-State forward, he averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds per game as a senior. - Forward Charles Belton (6-4), Coastal Georgia Community College - He averaged 11 points and seven rebounds per game and was selected to play in the 2008 Georgia/Florida Junior College All-American Game. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Not for everyone, the 'fortwo' is smally unique gas miser May 20, 2008
With an engine comparable to that of the average motorcycle, it may not light up Lowe s Motor Speedway or Darlington s Lady in Black. But the Lady in Blue (or optional black, yellow or white) does command a respectable 0-60 mph in 12. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Like Nascar Racing? May 18, 2008
Kyle Busch won a battle of attrition Saturday night to convincingly win the Dodge Challenger 500 at Darlington Raceway. If Nascar started from scratch today, Darlington Raceway would not be built. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Prep: Protest on call is not upheld May 13, 2008
Yeater was protesting a call that disallowed the Mustangs' sixth-inning run in a 1-0 loss to Darlington on Friday in the Class AAA Lower State championship ... BACKGROUND: In Midland Valley's season-ending softball loss to Darlington on Friday night, a run was disallowed when umpires called senior Haley Sheehan for interference on the basepaths. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kyle Busch claims third Sprint Cup victory of season May 12, 2008
Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition Saturday as NASCAR's least popular driver overcame a pit-road penalty and several scrapes with the wall to win at Darlington Raceway ... "Darlington showed again tonight it's one of the hardest places. Always has been, always will be," Busch said in Victory Lane ... The combination of the smooth surface, hard tires and narrow racing line put passing at a premium, and forced several drivers into the wall for the infamous "Darlington stripe.". (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Busch is newest driver fans love to hate May 12, 2008
Viciously booed during prerace introductions, Busch soaked up the venom by encouraging the crowd at Darlington Raceway at South Carolina to keep it coming. And when he heard a member of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s crew jeer him as he passed by on the parade lap, Busch smugly flipped him the bird. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Darlington notebook: Don't expect Southern 500 back May 11, 2008
Don't expect Southern 500 back at Darlington - Wire Services - Motors- nbcsports ... Don't expect Southern 500 back at Darlington ... DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) -The romantic in Jim Hunter would love to see the Southern 500 back at his beloved Darlington Raceway. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Notes: Reviving the Southern 500, Busch boos May 11, 2008
Darlington notes: Return of Southern 500 to S.C. highly unlikely - Racing - SI.com ... Darlington notes: Return of Southern 500 to S.C. highly unlikely ... Several NASCAR mothers will be on hand to give Darlington intro. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Crowd vents on Busch May 11, 2008
Advertisements Pete Iacobelli, The Associated Press DARLINGTON, S.C. - As expected, Kyle Busch was raucously booed during driver introductions, where fans made it loud and clear how they felt about his late-race accident last week in Richmond that might have cost Dale Earnhardt Jr. a win ... NO SECOND DATE: The romantic in Jim Hunter would love to see the Southern 500 back at his beloved Darlington Raceway ... Mechanical problems cost him a chance at a third Darlington title. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Kyle Busch perseveres to win at Darlington May 11, 2008
DARLINGTON, S.C. Kyle Busch won the battle of attrition Saturday night as NASCAR s least popular driver overcame a pit-road penalty and several scrapes with the wall to win at Darlington Raceway ... His win at Darlington was his eighth of the season spanning NASCAR s top three series, and he has won most of them in very convincing fashion ... The combination of the smooth surface, hard tires and narrow racing line put passing at a premium, and forced several drivers into the wall for the... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Stewart gets first win at Darlington May 10, 2008
Tony Stewart must've needed a new surface to finally break through at Darlington Raceway ... Yet, Stewart was dominant throughout in gliding to victory in the first race on Darlington's slicker, repaved surface Friday night ... Stewart made it through eight cautions, two off the Nationwide's Darlington record, and a green-white-checkered finish for his fourth series victory this year and Joe Gibbs Racing's sixth straight win. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Darlington nod to Edwards May 10, 2008
Darlington nod goes to Edwards ... Carl Edwards has been dominant on intermediate tracks this season -- a trend he hopes continues in the Sprint Cup Series event on Saturday night at Darlington (S.C) Raceway, writes Johnny Benson of NBCSports ... A repaved track surface at Darlington Raceway will add intrigue to Saturday nights Sprint Cup Series event at the South Carolina intermediate track. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Mustangs' historic run ends May 10, 2008
Darlington swept two games from Midland Valley to claim the South Carolina Class AAA Lower State title, winning 8-5 and 1-0 ... Darlington's shortstop fielded a sharp ground ball, and her glove collided with Midland Valley's Haley Sheehan, sprinting for third base ... Darlington retired the next four batters to cement the win. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Moore, Koon fire another 65 May 10, 2008
71 Paul Davis, Darlington, SC - Donald Phillips, Ladys Island. SC 75(C)-69(C)--144 (+4). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Indy 500: Fast Friday full of action May 10, 2008
" Looking for a ride: John Andretti, who started the 500 last year for the first time since 1994, is back looking for a ride. "Right now, I just feel like a man on an island," said Andretti, who made seven straight starts from 1988-94 before turning to a career in stock cars. "Right now, my enthusiasm is pretty low because I really want to be here, and I should have just went to Darlington, to be honest with you. " The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series has a race at the famed South Carolina track... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Busch’s idea of racing not novel May 10, 2008
The series travels to the Lady in Black, Darlington, tonight for the fourth version of racing on Mother s Day weekend. The leader among active drivers at Darlington is Jeff Gordon with seven wins, and only four other active drivers, Jimmie Johnson, Greg Biffle, Bobby Labonte and Mark Martin, have ever won a race at the venerable South Carolina track. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Moore-Koon one shot back at Carolinas Four-Ball May 9, 2008
T87 Paul Davis, Darlington, SC - Donald Phillips, Ladys Island, SC 37-38--75. (+5). (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Huggies, Pull-Ups Brands donate $10,000 in honor of NASCAR moms May 8, 2008
DARLINGTON, S.C. - Huggies and Pull-Ups brands, along with Rite Aid Pharmacy, are delivering a special thank you to all moms this Mother s Day weekend. Huggies and Pull-Ups brands will be presenting the Women s Auxiliary of Motorsports with a $10,000 check at Darlington Raceway during the NASCAR race weekend to aid the organization s commitment to enriching the lives of women, children, and families ... These leading brands understand that with their important responsibilities, not all mothers... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Motorin: A weekly look at auto racing May 8, 2008
Mears returns to Darlington same as usual: down in points ... The Hendrick Motorsports driver won one NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race last season May at Darlington ... Michael Annett: The Des Moines driver overcame adversity to post a fifth-place ARCA Re/Max Series finish at Darlington. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Prep: Mustangs continue toward state title May 6, 2008
And they win, as they did 4-2 Monday against Darlington -- the top-ranked AAA school in South Carolina ... (Darlington and the Brookland-Cayce/Lakewood winner will play Wednesday to determine the Mustangs' opponent ... Darlington might be capable of doing that. (The Augusta Chronicle)
This Week In Auto Racing May 9 - May 11 May 6, 2008
Dodge Challenger 500 - Darlington Raceway - Darlington, SC. Kyle Busch will have a pretty big target on his rear deck lid when the NASCAR caravan stops this week in Darlington, SC. Not only did Busch knock Dale Earnhardt Jr. out of the lead late in last Saturday night's race at Richmond, but his second-place finish gave him the Sprint Cup points lead ... The series heads to a "new" old track - Darlington. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Prep: Mustangs' defense delivers May 3, 2008
"We had to keep our confidence ... we had to keep fighting," said Yeater, whose team plays host to either Darlington or Lakewood on Monday at 6 p.m.. The Mustangs earned their first run when eighth-grade catcher Haley Zuehlke tripled in Amber Holley in the bottom of the fourth. (The Augusta Chronicle)
A Dying Breed: Marsh Tackies Apr 16, 2008
David Grant, breeder, poses with a young Marsh Tacky that was born on his farm near Darlington, S.C. Feb. 20, 2008. (AP PHOTO). (CBS News)
Ex-Darlington deputy dies hours after given 11-year sentence Apr 16, 2008
FLORENCE, S.C. - Authorities say a former Darlington County deputy and magistrate has died just hours after he was sentenced to 11 years in prison for criminal sexual conduct. The Florence County coroner's office says 66-year-old Frank Mozingo complained of chest pains at the jail early Tuesday morning and died a few hours later at the hospital. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Watkins headed to college; games suspended Apr 8, 2008
- Serving York, Chester, and Lancaster Counties. Member Center: Welcome. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Join South Carolina Athletics For A Special Dedication On Sunday Apr 5, 2008
The gazebo was purchased by donations from Rex and Jean Norris, and four Gamecock Club county chapters (Darlington, Lancaster, Newberry, York). GamecocksOnline. (Uscsports.com)
Quarterback-Wide Receiver Camp Coming Apr 1, 2008
com will be conducting an Elite QB/WR Football Camp on April 26th in Darlington, South Carolina ... Site: Jerry Nettles Football facility, Darlington, South Carolina. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Living • Racers, spectators enjoy Carolina Dragway Mar 30, 2008
(The other is in Darlington. Every Thursday and Saturday, the air fills with the smell of racing fuel and burning rubber as enthusiasts and racers line up their dragsters, muscle cars, funny cars, motorcycles and stock cars to show off their horsepower. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Muscadine mania Mar 17, 2008
Campbell Coxe, who owns Plumfield Plantation in Darlington County, said that he found a niche crop with rice in the mid-1990s. He produces Carolina Plantation Rice, an aromatic variety which is packaged in a cotton-cloth bag. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Queensland race has place on IRL schedule for at least 6 years Mar 6, 2008
ALMOST FINISHED: The $10 million capital improvement project at Darlington Raceway is right on schedule ... This is the first step in a five-year plan at Darlington Raceway and I am very excited about the future of this great facility ... The addition of the SAFER barrier to interior concrete walls, expanding our pit stalls and the addition of the infield access tunnel all enhance overall safety at Darlington Raceway. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Canfor Corporation Announces Fourth Quarter and 2007 Earnings Feb 23, 2008
Acquisition of Darlington Sawmill. On November 30, 2007, Canfor completed the acquisition of the assets of Chesterfield Lumber Company, Inc. in Darlington, South Carolina ("Darlington Mill") at a cost of $18 ... 5 million were made in the quarter, in addition to the purchase of a sawmill in Darlington, South Carolina for $16. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Johnson Another Juco Gem For USC Feb 22, 2008
Over the years, they haven't signed many players from Florence Darlington Tech, but that's where they found pitcher Curtis Johnson. He enjoyed a solid year in 2007 and looks to anchor the young USC pitching staff in 2008. (South Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
Last season's diving champs get title encores Feb 7, 2008
40 points, and senior Landon Watters of Darlington, who was third with 417. 60. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Challenger 500 to offer all-you-can-eat tix Jan 30, 2008
SI.com - Racing - Darlington to sell all-you-can-eat tickets - Tuesday January 29, 2008 12:05PM ... DARLINGTON, South Carolina (AP) -- NASCAR fans at Darlington Raceway can make a full day's meal out of the Dodge Challenger 500 in May ... Darlington president Chris Browning says the package is a way to reward the track's loyal fans. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
