Darlington Raceway now hosts Throwback Weekend of Nascar
The designation ensures that the official historical celebration of the sport will continue to take place at the famed 1.366-mile superspeedway in Darlington, South Carolina. “We have worked closely with NASCAR to ensure that Darlington Raceway now has the exclusive rights to the Official Throwback Weekend of NASCAR for promotions and advertising of our event,” said Kerry Tharp, Darlington Raceway President. “Our return to Labor Day...
January Teacher Feature Winners Chosen
The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum “Teacher Feature” program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor monthly. January Honorees are: *Adrienne Smith, Brockington Elementary Magnet School *Joseph Kolodziej, Brunson-Dargan Elementary *Brandy Weaver, Cain Elementary *Kim McCoy, Carolina Elementary *Connie Altman, Darlington County Institute of Technology *Travis Spears, Darlington County Intervention School...
Fire at Darlington Dollar General
A fire broke out early Friday evening, January 13, at the Dollar General store located on the Lamar Highway just outside Darlington. Firefighters from Darlington County Fire District, City of Darlington Fire and Rescue, and Palmetto Rural Fire District responded to the call, which came in at 7:39 p.m. Chief Pat Cavanaugh of the Darlington Fire Department tells the News and Press that his department sent a fire engine and ladder truck...
Darlington County Board of Education swears-in members for another term
Another recognition during the meeting included ten students from Hartsville High School who were chosen to be part of the South Carolina Music Educators Association All-State Choir. This group is the largest to have been chosen during a single year from the school.
Teen Author Speaks at SJE
During his talk, Lucas shared some lessons he learned the hard way, from being picked on and belittled by fellow students because he attended special needs classes. He got the kids to examine their palms and compare them with those of other students, observing that each child is differently made.
