COVID-19 Response

All City Council meetings will be open to the public effective immediately.

Masks and social distancing will still be recommended, so only a limited number of people will be allowed in council chambers. Priority will be given to those listed on the agenda, members of the media, staff, and those who call to register to speak before council by noon Monday prior to the meeting.

Submit comments to council by noon Monday prior to the meeting to be read aloud during the meeting to rock@cityofdarlington.com or by mail anytime to City of Darlington Planning, P.O. Box 57, Darlington, SC 29540. Please include your name and daytime phone number for verification. No anonymous comments will be read. Individuals who wish to appear before council may also call 843-398-4000 or 843-992-1561 to register to speak at the meeting.

Due to COVID restrictions and limited capacity, the public is invited to watch the meeting live at http://www.facebook.com/DarlingtonSC/live. You can find the agenda posted online by noon Monday prior to the meeting at https://www.cityofdarlington.com/city-council-agendas…/.

Darlington City Hall will reopen to the public at a limited capacity starting Thursday, May 6.

Hours of operation remain 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

>Individuals may only enter through the front door of City Hall, 400 Pearl St.

>Individuals must wear a mask.

>Individuals must maintain social distancing of six (6) feet from others.

>A maximum of three (3) people will be allowed in the reception area at any one time. Others must wait outside.

>Restrooms will not be open to the public.

**Individuals are still encouraged to do as much business by telephone and email as possible. Below are the numbers to call for specific questions.

Garbage, recycling, and yard debris collection will remain on regular schedule. Questions about garbage or recycling? Call (843) 398-4035 between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

>>You may still pay your utility bill or traffic citation online here. City staff will disinfect public areas more frequently and have hand sanitizer available in public buildings.

Darlington County Courthouse has reopened with limited capacity. Masks and social distancing required. Those not wearing masks will be served in the lobby. Please call (843) 398-4100 to schedule an appointment.

Local Business Capacity
Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority takes precautions during this outbreak.
Vehicle Tax Payment Information

You may call the following numbers with service-related issues:

Emergencies, call 911
Business Licenses – (843) 398-4000 ext. 101
Permits – (843) 398-4029
Water/Sewer, Normal Business Hours, – (843) 398-4040
Water/Sewer, After 5 p.m., – (843) 758-1127
Fire, Non-emergency – (843) 398-4013
Police, Non-emergency – (843) 398-4026
Municipal Court – (843) 398-4004
Streets & Sanitation – (843) 398-4035
Media Inquiries – (843) 992-1561

Individuals are encouraged to do all business by phone or email during the COVID-19 outbreak.

City staff will be available by phone and email, and essential services will not be interrupted.

City offices are open at limited capacity or by appointment.

We encourage everyone to take standard precautions to stop the spread of illness:

- Get the flu vaccine
- Wash your hands
- Cover your cough
- Dispose of tissues properly

Resources:

Guide for Disinfecting Homes
DHEC Careline (855) 472-3432: Get answers to common questions about the Corona Virus from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. seven days a week.
If you are sick, MUSC Health offers a Virtual Visit to determine if you should leave home to seek medical attention if you think you may have been exposed to the Corona Virus. Use promo code “COVID19” at this link.
The regular City Council meetings will be livestreamed on the City of Darlington Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/DarlingtonCityMeetingsLIVE for the public to watch. You do not have to have a Facebook account to view the meeting.

Where Can I Get My Vaccine?

You can use this tool to find a Covid-19 vaccination site near you.
You can also call this number for help finding vaccine providers:1-866-365-8110

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center: 843-656-0101
Pee Dee Health Care: 843-393-7452
Lamar Family Care: 843-395-8400; covid_lamar@genesisfqhc.org
Walmart Pharmacy #1135 (South Fourth Street, Hartsville): 843-332-4891
CareSouth Carolina-Hartsville Suite A/B (Fourth Street): 843-332-3422
McLeod Regional Medical Center @ Darlington Raceway: (866) 365-8110
CVS #4657 (Express Lane, Darlington): (800) 746-7287
Lamar Family Pharmacy: 843-326-5231
Hartsville Medical Group, LLC: covidvaccine@cprmc.com ; (843) 383-5191
Walgreens #10329 (South Fifth Street, Hartsville): 843-332-4523
Walgreens #9737 (South Governor Williams Highway, Darlington): 843-393-2679

Vaccines for Veterans

Enrolled Veterans of all ages can receive the COVID-19 vaccine through the VA. Appointments are available this week in Hinesville, Savannah, Myrtle Beach and North Charleston. Call 843-789-6900 to schedule your appointment.

For Veterans who are not currently enrolled in the VA, please call the eligibility office at 843-789-7008 or visit the eligibility website https://www.charleston.va.gov/patients/eligibility.asp

More information on COVID-19 is available at:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
VA COVID Information
RHJ VA Medical Center COVID-19 Information

Clinic addresses in South Carolina:

Myrtle Beach: 1800 Airpark Drive, Myrtle Beach
North Charleston: 6450 Rivers Ave., North Charleston
Beaufort: 1 Pinckney Blvd., Beaufort