Be a Christmas Angel
Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’” As we celebrate the birth of Jesus, let us remember that Christmas is not found in a store, or a gift under a tree. The spirit of Christmas is the love and joy in our hearts, and sharing our blessings with others during this most holy holiday is the best way to honor His birth. There are...
DCSD Forum addresses teacher pay, aging schools
The Darlington County School District convened its annual Teacher Forum on Dec. 4 at the Hartsville Country Club, and six top teachers from county schools got the chance to pose tough questions to a panel of South Carolina legislators and education officials.
Church of the Week: Mechanicsville Baptist Church
A bird can only fly so high, he must come back to roost. I’ve come back to a Darlington County church this week. I thought I had selected an easy one to write about.
First Steps releases “Profile of the Ready Kindergartner”
“The message of [I CAN] is the message of First Steps,” said Darnell McPherson, executive director of Darlington County First Steps (DCFS). “It takes all of us, each playing a role to ensure our children have the best possible start in life. As a county partnership of South Carolina First Steps, we work collaboratively with families, organizations, and communities to support children’s readiness for school.”
December Teacher Feature winners chosen
The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum “Teacher Feature” winners for December have been announced. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. Teacher Feature is coordinated by the district’s Teacher Forum, which is comprised of each school’s “Teacher of the Year”. The purpose of the Teacher Forum is to foster professional growth and teacher leadership. The Teacher Feature...