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Darlington Today
By the People, for the People
Former mayor named Darlington interim city manager
J. Ronald Ward appointed to lead city after previous manager's departure
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Darlington City Council has appointed former longtime mayor J. Ronald Ward as the interim city manager, following the previous city manager's departure. Ward, who served as mayor for over 20 years, will now take on the role of leading the city's administration on an interim basis.
Why it matters
The appointment of an interim city manager is an important transition for Darlington, as the city seeks stable leadership during this period. Ward's experience as a long-serving mayor provides him with deep institutional knowledge of the community, which could help ensure continuity of operations.
The details
The Darlington City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to name J. Ronald Ward as the interim city manager. Ward previously served as the city's mayor for over two decades before stepping down in 2023. He will now take on the role of leading the city's administration on a temporary basis following the departure of the previous city manager.
- The Darlington City Council meeting took place on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
The players
J. Ronald Ward
A former longtime mayor of Darlington, South Carolina, who has now been appointed as the interim city manager.
Darlington City Council
The governing body of the city of Darlington, South Carolina, which voted unanimously to appoint J. Ronald Ward as the interim city manager.
What’s next
The city council will likely conduct a search for a permanent city manager in the coming months, with Ward serving in the interim role until a replacement is found.
The takeaway
The appointment of a former mayor as interim city manager highlights the importance of institutional knowledge and experience in guiding a community through a leadership transition.
