Darlington

Darlington County Sheriff Warns Against Jury Duty Phone Scam Demanding Fines

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DARLINGTON COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities in Darlington County have issued an alert regarding a burgeoning telephone scam that targets residents under the guise of missed jury duty obligations. The scam involves callers falsely claiming that individuals have failed to appear for jury duty and now face arrest unless they pay a so-called fine. Sheriff James Hudson Jr. of the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office emphasized the fraudulent nature of these demands, stating that no legitimate government entity would ever solicit payment over the phone as a penalty for missed jury service. He urged the public to … Read more

Man Indicted in Darlington County Killing Faces Murder Charge in Mechanicsville Shooting

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Darlington County, South Carolina – A man has been indicted by a grand jury and charged with murder in connection to a shooting that occurred in the Mechanicsville area in January. Billy Odell Powell was arraigned on Thursday and is currently being held in the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center on related charges. The shooting resulted in the death of Herbert Lee Brown, according to Coroner Todd Hardee. The investigation is ongoing, with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division providing assistance to the sheriff’s office homicide team. No further details are available at this time. … Read more