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🌱 Hartsville tire theft now counts as a strike under state law

Darlington, South Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Hartsville tire theft now counts as a strike under state law
  • How Lindsey Graham’s visits shaped politics across Darlington and the Pee Dee

Also on today's calendar: Sean Mills Live — Wild Heart Brewing Company and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with partial sunshine, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 97, low: 75.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hartsville man gets prison time for breaking into business, stealing tires (wbtw.com) — Darlington County officials report that a Hartsville man has been sentenced to prison and probation after admitting he broke into a Hartsville business and stole multiple tires. The conviction counts as a strike under South Carolina’s repeat-offender law, meaning any future serious crimes could bring much harsher penalties and underscores prosecutors’ focus on protecting local businesses from theft.
   

• Sen. Lindsey Graham was a familiar face in Pee Dee, Grand Strand during his career (wpde.com) — Darlington County residents are reminded how often the late Sen. Lindsey Graham showed up at local events, meetings, and disaster tours across the Pee Dee. The piece highlights his regular visits to Darlington, Florence, Horry, and Marion counties, his focus on tourism and disaster recovery, and notes that Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement before a special election.
   

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Florence

  • Florence Co. GOP Chairman reflects on Sen. Lindsey Graham's legacy (wpde.com)
  • City workers raise more than $52,000 to support families across Florence County (florencenewsjournal.com)
  • Florence County Sheriff's Office asking for information following shooting death of 17-year-old (wmbfnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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