Wheeler is grand mashal for ARCA finale at Rockingham Oct 8, 2009
DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 27: Humpy Wheeler and NASCAR Vice President of Communications Jim Hunter speak with fans during the Darlington Historic Racing Festival on September 27, 2009 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images) Getty Images. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fall brings fairs, festivals Oct 4, 2009
SOUTH CAROLINA SWEET POTATO FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, downtown Darlington, S.C.; crafts, music, car show and plenty of sweet potato pie; (843) 393-3526. DIXIE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL AND CHILI COOK-OFF: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; Confederate Park, Aiken; $6 general admission or $10 for admission plus chili sampling, children younger than 12 admitted free; dixiebluegrass. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Moor fires fanned by high winds Oct 4, 2009
Firefighters from Humberside, County Durham and Darlington fire services were also called in to help control the fires. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- UK)
Prospects in Byrnes-St. Thomas Aquinas game Oct 1, 2009
Former Florida cornerback commit (Darlington, S.C./Darlington) now is interested in Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina. He played his first game at his new school on Friday night (he transferred in from Independence High in Charlotte) and was honored by a local news station for multiple big plays, including a 50-plus-yard kick return for a touchdown. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
T&D Friday Night Lights Sep 19, 2009
Darlington 45, West Florence 19. Dillon Christian 41, Carolina Academy 6. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
CAMPUS RIVALRY: Providing your college football fix Sep 12, 2009
While NASCAR fans know Darlington as the track too tough to tame, LSU may have found a tiger mascot it cannot tame. Because of his feistiness, Mike the Tiger could missthe home opener against Vanderbilt on Saturday. (USA Today -- Sports)
Parent driver checks prompt row Sep 12, 2009
Two hundred case workers at the ISA's Darlington base will collect information from police, professional bodies and employers, before ruling who is barred. The rules aim to stop those like Soham killer Ian Huntley accessing children. (BBC News -- UK)
Problems hit student loans system Sep 11, 2009
I have been told that forms are being opened in Darlington, scanned in Glasgow and then taken back to Darlington to be processed. Is it any wonder things are getting lost. (BBC News -- Business)
UK forges ahead with next gen net Sep 8, 2009
Report author Roger Darlington was surprised by the number of schemes available ... "It is vital that they are not standalone but can operate with each other," said Mr Darlington ... Such community-based schemes are no replacement for the plans of the big operators though and will have to exist side by side, said Mr Darlington. (BBC News -- Technology)
Atlanta race restores NASCAR holiday comfort in South Sep 4, 2009
The Southern 500 was a Labor Day weekend staple for stock car racing at Darlington Raceway for more than 50 years before a scheduling realignment moved the date from South Carolina to Southern California in 2004 ... Darlington has enjoyed robust crowds since moving its 500-mile race to the Saturday night before Mother's Day in 2005. (USA Today -- Sports)
Coast-to-coast notes » Aug 27, 2009
The three-star prospect, who is now at Darlington High School in Darlington, S.C., after leaving Independence High School in Charlotte, N.C., will be heading elsewhere after the Gators dropped him. Both Tennessee and South Carolina have shown interest, and those two schools are expected to get in the mix for the 5-10, 167-pounder, provided he is eligible to play in South Carolina this season after his transfer. (ESPN -- Recruiting)
Big prison terms for armored car heist Aug 25, 2009
Jeremy McPhail, 21, of Society Hill, was sentenced to 25 years and Dominic Lyde, 24, of Darlington, was sentenced to 28 years ... The judge also denied a request to reduce 25-year sentences for Domonique Blakney, 21, and Kelby Blakney, 22, both of Darlington. (MSNBC -- Crime)
This week's prep football matchups Aug 25, 2009
Hartsville at Darlington. Hillcrest at Mauldin. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Prepsters show first moves; 12 teams take part in Willie Jeffries Classic (48) Aug 16, 2009
Battery Creek 8, Darlington 0. Cecil Franklin s 1-yard touchdown run proved to be the difference for the Dolphins as they edged the Falcons for the win. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The stars come out: Willie Jeffries Classic to feature top prep talent Aug 15, 2009
Brown s Bruins are scheduled to take on Calhoun County at 8:30 p.m. Denmark-Olar and North are slated to kick off the action at 5:30 p.m. followed by Bethune-Bowman and Hunter-Kinard-Tyler (6:05), Darlington and Battery Creek (6:30), Bamberg-Ehrhardt and Lake Marion (7:20) and Allendale Fairfax and Scott s Branch (7:55). Each game will consist of two, 12-minute quarters. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Namesake event has retired coach excited Aug 13, 2009
Darlington vs. Battery Creek (6:30 p.m.). Battery Creek is led by former North head coach Carlos Cave and features Clemson commitment Ricky Chaney. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Edistos Palmer ecstatic about proposed region realignment Aug 6, 2009
REGION 6: Camden, Crestwood, Darlington, Hartsville, Lakewood and Marlboro County. REGION 7: Battery Creek, Berkeley, Bluffton, Cane Bay, Hilton Head and Lake Marion. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Stallions, 3 others will drop to AAA Aug 4, 2009
Camden, Crestwood, Darlington, Hartsville, Lakewood, Marlboro County. 7. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Darlington cutting prices for 2010 NASCAR race Jul 31, 2009
Darlington Raceway cuts prices for 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup race - Racing - SI.com ... Darlington cuts prices for 2010 NASCAR race ... COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Darlington Raceway has trimmed ticket prices on more than half of its seats for its 2010 NASCAR race in light of continuing tough economic times. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
In South Carolina, an economic staple is rich fodder for historical exploration Jul 26, 2009
(For the first time in 100 years, rice from the heritage seeds is being grown in the state at Carolina Plantation in Darlington. Find it in local stores or at. (Boston Globe)
Same name game Jul 25, 2009
Daniel Brown, Darlington. I'm one of one on Facebook. (BBC News -- Technology)
All hail Mad Dog first unanimous Hall pick? Jul 18, 2009
All hail Mad Dog first unanimous Hall pick. Atlanta Braves with David O'Brien. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
NASCAR: Mayfield again tests positive for meth Jul 16, 2009
She also said Mayfield used meth during a 1999 trip to Myrtle Beach that preceded a race at nearby Darlington Raceway. "We left Myrtle Beach and traveled to Darlington for the race," she wrote ... "I saw Jeremy using methamphetamine again when we reached Darlington.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Column: The price of fame Jul 12, 2009
I was driving Edwards back to the driver motorcoach lot from an appearance on the SPEED stage one night after qualifying at Darlington, when he asked if we could make a detour and go up into the grandstands. I wasn't really sure what Edwards wanted to do up there. (Niles Star, MI)
Darlington lands sponsor for festival Jul 9, 2009
COLUMBIA -- If any of the entries break down at Darlington Raceway's racing festival, they might not have to look far for replacement parts. Track president Chris Browning said Tuesday that O'Reilly Auto Parts has signed on as a presenting sponsor for the Darlington Historic Racing Festival in September ... The second-year festival is Darlington's attempt to tap into its history as NASCAR's oldest superspeedway and keep the quirky oval relevant when it's not hosting the annual Mother's Day... (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Calhoun, A-F to decide Garden City Shootout title Jul 1, 2009
The Region 5-A rivals battled through a field that included AAAA schools Orangeburg-Wilkinson, Colleton County, Spring Valley and Ridge View; AAA schools Darlington, Wilson Hall and Battery Creek, and AA schools Woodland, Edisto and Keenan. Hunter-Kinard-Tyler and Williston-Elko were the only other Class A schools to take part in the day s action. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Milburn to stand down at election Jun 28, 2009
Mr Milburn, the former health minister, told his local party in Darlington of his decision on Saturday morning ... MP for Darlington since 1992, Mr Milburn was health secretary between 1999 and 2003, when he resigned citing lack of balance between home and work. (BBC News -- UK)
5-A Finale: CC, A-F battle into title game of Garden City Shootout Jun 27, 2009
So, when Calhoun County, the fourth seed in the tournament s final four, finished off top-seeded Spring Valley 25-13, and Allendale-Fairfax took down third-seeded Darlington 19-17, the two teams met, slapped hands and made a few challenges ... The Region 5-A rivals battled through a field that included AAAA schools Orangeburg-Wilkinson, Colleton County, Spring Valley and Ridge View; AAA schools Darlington, Wilson Hall and Battery Creek and AA schools Woodland, Edisto and Keenan ... Darlington... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Top prep talent to take part in Garden City Shootout today Jun 26, 2009
Comprising the field will be O-W, Calhoun County, Hunter-Kinard-Tyler, Bethune-Bowman, Allendale-Fairfax, Keenan, Spring Valley, Ridge View, Colleton County, Woodland, Battery Creek, Darlington, Williston-Elko, Edisto and Wilson. Action is set to get underway at 9 a.m. and wrap up at 4 p.m. Each team is guaranteed six games with the top four teams moving into a playoff to decide a tournament champion. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
S.C. jobless rate rises to record 12.1 percent Jun 20, 2009
S.C. jobless rate rises to record 12. 1 percent 062009 - The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Dog-fighting May 28, 2009
Incident Date: Monday, Nov 12, 2007County: Darlington ... The S.C. Attorney General's office is investigating a dogfighting ring uncovered Nov. 12 in Darlington County ... Investigators were preparing to serve petit larceny warrants at a Brown Road residence near Lamar when they discovered what appeared to be a dogfighting ring, Darlington County Chief Deputy Tom Gainey said. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Clover's Wofford makes All-South Atlantic team May 28, 2009
Rabon and Ray were transfers from Florence Darlington Tech. Rabon batted. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Johnson captures pole for Sprint All-Star Race May 16, 2009
Matt Kenseth qualified third, followed by Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Mark Martin, winner of last weekend's Darlington race. Jeff Gordon, Bobby Labonte, Kasey Kahne, the defending race winner, Kevin Harvick and rookie Brad Keselowski completed the top-10. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: Mayfield's failed test still cloudy May 15, 2009
A day after learning Jeremy Mayfield failed a drug test for something other than a performance-enhancer, NASCAR allowed him to drive a race car at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina at speeds up to 173 mph ... That's why Mayfield wasn't barred from participating in two practice sessions and qualifying session May 8 at Darlington. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
New emergency texting available to race patrons May 14, 2009
The service was introduced last weekend during the NASCAR Nationwide and Sprint Cup races at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina ... Besides Darlington and Homestead-Miami, ISC owns and/or operates Daytona International Speedway, Talladega Superspeedway, Michigan International Speedway, Richmond International Raceway, Auto Club Speedway of Southern California, Kansas Speedway, Phoenix International Raceway, Chicagoland Speedway, Martinsville Speedway and Watkins Glen International. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ambrose seeking gold in NASCAR and elsewhere May 14, 2009
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) Marcos Ambrose is looking to strike gold in America and not only in NASCAR. ... He s had seven top-20 finishes in 11 races (he was 33rd at difficult Darlington on Saturday night) and is less than 150 points out of 12th place, the final Chase spot in the drivers standings. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Local Briefs May 13, 2009
Arsenal recorded eight shots on goal in the match with Kelsey Wadsworth, Terah Cundith, Haley Stalnaker, Emily Eicholtz, Bradie Austin and Jesse Darlington providing the pressure on the opponent s goal. In their second match, Arsenal defeated the Flathead Force by the score of 2-0. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Auto Racing Roundup: Martin, rookie cap wild Cup weekend May 11, 2009
It was a sight Tony Stewart couldn't take his eyes off -- the No. 20 Home Depot car running up front late in the race at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina ... A year ago, Logano hung on the pit wall at Darlington watching Stewart and praying his 18th birthday would come simply to drive in NASCAR events. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Martin takes wreck-filled Southern 500 May 10, 2009
DARLINGTON, S.C. ---If Mark Martin keeps winning like this, even he might have to concede that he's racing for a Sprint Cup championship. The 50-year-old Martin won for the second time in the last four races, outlasting Jimmie Johnson in a wreck-filled show at Darlington Raceway on Saturday night ... Martin's only other Darlington win was in 1993 Southern 500, a 16-year stretch. (The Augusta Chronicle)
AP source: Sprint Cup driver fails drug test May 10, 2009
The driver is not competing in Saturday night's race in Darlington, S.C.. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the driver's identity has yet to be made public. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Mayfield banned after failed test May 10, 2009
DARLINGTON, S.C. --- Jeremy Mayfield was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Saturday for failing a random drug test, becoming the first driver to violate a toughened new policy that went into effect this season ... Mayfield, who is driving a car this season he owns himself, failed to qualify for Saturday night's Sprint Cup race at Darlington Raceway. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fantasy NASCAR - Free May 10, 2009
DARLINGTON, S.C.(AP) Jeremy Mayfield was suspended indefinitely by NASCAR on Saturday for failing a random drug test, becoming the first driver to violate a toughened ... Anthony Ballantoni suggests some options for the Southern 500 in Darlington, South Carolina ... Ryan Newman and the No. 39 U.S. Army Chevrolet team win the O'Reilly team effort award after a 4th place finish in the Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
RESULTS: Diamond Hill Plywood 200 May 9, 2009
Site: Darlington Speedway; Darlington, South Carolina. Track: 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hot Stewart looks for 1st Darlington victory May 9, 2009
DARLINGTON, S.C. (AP) -There's only three active tracks on the NASCAR schedule where Tony Stewart has yet to win a Cup race, and he'd like to cross Darlington Raceway off the list this weekend ... "We won a Nationwide race here last year, and it was an awesome feeling to finally win at Darlington. But to win a Southern 500, that's a big one,'' Stewart said. "Darlington is such a tough track to get a handle on and to be good at all day ... "If you can have a good day and win there, it's a track... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Martin says he didn't return to chase Cup May 9, 2009
DARLINGTON -- Mark Martin insists he didn't sign with Hendrick Motorsports to chase a NASCAR championship ... Martin and Gustafson are prepping for the Southern 500 at Darlington on Saturday night. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Kenseth soars to Nationwide win as Kyle Busch gets burned by flat May 9, 2009
Matt Kenseth celebrates in victory lane after winning the Nationwide Series Diamond Hill Plywood 200 at Darlington Raceway ... Where: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, 1 ... Quick hits: Jeff Gordon tops the win list for active drivers with seven Darlington victories. (USA Today -- Sports)
Auto Racing Notebook: Andretti fastest at Indy practice May 8, 2009
Jeff Gordon can make history this weekend at Darlington Raceway in South Carolina. A victory in the re-christened Southern 500 tomorrow night would be Gordon's 83rd career win, matching NASCAR great Cale Yarborough for fifth on the all-time list. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Gordon can make Darlington history May 8, 2009
DARLINGTON Jeff Gordon can make history this weekend at Darlington Raceway ... Gordon certainly knows about winning at Darlington ... Four sellouts later, Darlington s still going strong, as is the 37-year-old Gordon, NASCAR s points leader entering this week. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
NASCAR team notes May 8, 2009
Team notes: History lessons to be learned at Darlington - USATODAY.com ... Team notes: History lessons to be learned at Darlington ... Where: Darlington (S.C.) Raceway, 1. (USA Today -- Sports)
Keller eyeing Darlington records May 7, 2009
Jason Keller hopes for Darlington records in Nationwide Series - Racing - SI.com ... Keller hoping for more records at Darlington ... NEW YORK (AP) -- Jason Keller is the Iron Man of NASCAR's Nationwide Series with a record 465 starts, and he will attempt to add another record Friday night at Darlington Raceway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Martin will race full time in 2010 May 7, 2009
"I'm devastated for them." Keller eyes 5,000 Jason Keller is the Iron Man of NASCAR's Nationwide Series with a record 465 starts, and he will attempt to add another record Friday night at Darlington Raceway. A Greenville, S.C., driver, Keller will make his 27th start at the South Carolina track, hoping to become the first Nationwide driver to surpass 5,000 miles at Darlington and supplementing another mark he holds at the 1. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Fantasy NASCAR Picks Darlington May 6, 2009
Fantasy NASCAR Picks Darlington. Fantasy NASCAR Picks Darlington ... Jeff Gordon and Greg Biffle Try to Tame Darlington. (Suite101.com)
In The Pits: Stewart-Haas team a big surprise May 5, 2009
That s the stuff that will carry us into Darlington next week and carry us into the All-Star Race the week after that. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Busch celebrates birthday with 50th career win May 4, 2009
Busch is also one of NASCAR s best at capitalizing on momentum, which he now takes into Darlington Raceway as the defending race winner. He tends to knock down wins in bunches, each victory nudging him closer to a feeling of invincibility. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Smokin Aces: Horton may play hold em with dominant duo in tonights playoff opener Apr 30, 2009
Swansea at Darlington. T&D Senior Sports Writer Jr. can be reached by e-mail at or by phone at 803-533-5547. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Stock car legend Petty ready for 1st run at Indy Apr 30, 2009
He has only two career Cup wins and no top-10s this season in nine starts, and will miss points races in Darlington and Charlotte before returning at Dover. He s not anywhere near title contention, so his absences won t really hurt. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Logano slows down to get lessons from Yarborough Apr 28, 2009
DARLINGTON, S.C. Before this year, Joey Logano was barely old enough to drive, let alone drive at Darlington Raceway ... Only David Pearson (10), the late Dale Earnhardt (9) and Jeff Gordon (7) own more Darlington victories than Yarborough (5) ... Yarborough drove a Jeff Gordon racing school car with Logano in the passenger seat as the car edged closer and closer to Darlington s famed wall. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Manley trying to fill big shoes for Bulldogs Apr 17, 2009
The Darlington native averaged 36. 4 yards per kick in his one season at Methodist College, but had four touchbacks, nine fair catches and 21 attempts which landed inside the 20-yard line. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Minister to cross Britain by rail Apr 13, 2009
On to Exeter, Yeovil, Wareham, Bournemouth and Brighton Wednesday: Brighton, Ashford International, Margate, Gillingham, Gravesend, Tilbury, Upminster, Romford, Ipswich and Norwich Thursday: Norwich to Peterborough, Birmingham, Chester, Crewe, Manchester, Preston and Carlisle Friday: Carlisle to Newcastle via Middlesbrough and Darlington. Then on to Inverness via Edinburgh and Falkirk Saturday: Inverness to Edinburgh via Aberdeen before ending the tour with a visit to the National Railway Museum... (BBC News -- UK)
Walls of green: Vertical, hydroponic gardens are good for the air — and for design Apr 8, 2009
Donna Murasko, dean of Drexel's College of Arts and Sciences, was inspired by a three-story version designed by biowall innovator Alan Darlington at the University of Guelph in Ontario. "It's amazing. You walk into this typical university building, and it's just absolute calm that you get," says Murasko, who hopes to fill the Darlington-designed Drexel wall with native plants. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
The trembling flying ace Mar 21, 2009
Page last updated at 10:12 GMT, Friday, 20 March 2009. By John Hayes Fisher. (BBC News -- UK)
Plan trip online Mar 19, 2009
If you can tear yourself away from the beaches and golf courses, South Carolina s tourism Web site can direct you to other places to visit, including parks, rivers and spots like Darlington Raceway where the Southern 500 will be run on May 9. If you have time, add variety to your visit by taking in some local celebrations. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
More child services 'inadequate' Mar 12, 2009
Page last updated at 14:17 GMT, Wednesday, 17 December 2008. More child services 'inadequate. (BBC News -- UK)
NASCAR drivers say Goodyear has improved tires Mar 12, 2009
09 DARLINGTON, South Carolina In a rare show of accord, the NASCAR drivers testing tires at Darlington Raceway this week agreed that Goodyear was making progress on the most thankless task in auto racing. All four drivers testing at Darlington Kevin Harvick, Bobby Labonte, Elliott Sadler and Denny Hamlin felt the tires Goodyear brought to the track had worked well so far, pointing to strong, exciting racing when Sprint Cup returns to Darlington on May 9 with the rechristened Southern... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Other Busch runs away with dominating win Mar 9, 2009
It reminds me of Darlington, Busch said, referring to the track that s been dubbed too tough to tame. This place just chews you up and spits you out. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
