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John Rathbun 843-230-1600 Florence
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Welcome to Darlington, a city in
Darlington
County
, in the
Florence
metro area. It is the county seat with an estimated population of approximately 8,500 people. The greater
Darlington
area boasts a winning combination of a diverse economy; strong industry, tourism and agriculture.
Darlington
is well- served by interstates I-95 & I-20, both within 10 miles or less. Our proximity to Columbia (78 miles), Charlotte (99 miles), Florence (15 miles), Myrtle Beach (80 miles) , Charleston(120 miles) and Greenville (174 miles) gives Greater Da4loington an obvious advantage over most areas.
Darlington
County
also has a Jetport and the
Florence
Regional
Airport
.
Major area employers include Wellman, Inc., Nucor Steel,
Fort
James
, Galey & Lord and Craig Industry. Increased capital investment by new and existing industries in
Darlington
County
totaled more than $62 million and created over 300 new jobs.
The Darlington Raceway, known as the track "Too Tough to Tame", hosts two weekend events each year. The Dodge Charger 500 is the largest one-day tourist event in the state of
South Carolina
, bringing 100,000 fans to the area to see this exciting race and tour the Stock Car Hall of Fame-Joe Weatherly Museum.
In addition to the Darlington Country Club, there are excellent recreation complexes, golf courses, tennis and the beautiful 60 acre Williamson Park.
The area holds a sense of community with a hopeful vision for a future rich with heritage and a prosperous future. The grand old homes and elegant new homes surrounded by moss draped oaks, the weather that provides the opportunity for outdoor recreation throughout the year make
Darlington
the
ideal area for a wonderful "quality of life".
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