DCSD graduates earn $29 million in scholarship
Surpassing last year’s total by more than $6 million, the Darlington County School District (DCSD) Class of 2017 earned just more than $29 million in college scholarships. This year’s seniors earned $29,004,118 through a combination of state lottery, military, service, private and college-sponsored scholarships. Since 2007, DCSD seniors have earned more than $178 million in scholarships. Mayo High School for Math, Science and...
Registration now open for the Orlando Hudson’s Elite Skills Camp
Registration is now open for the Orlando Hudson’s Elite Skills Camp, hosted by City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation, for youth baseball players ages 9 to 17. The camp will be at Byerly Park Recreation Complex’s baseball fields Aug. 7 to Aug. 11 daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Orlando Hudson, retired 11-year MLB Second Baseman, Gold Glover, and MLB All-Star with other professional athletes and college coaches will train and guide...
A Moment with the Manager – Summer Fun
By Natalie M. Zeigler, Hartsville City Manager Summer is quickly approaching which means soon school will be out and Hartsville’s youth will have a lot more free time. I like to take a moment each year to list some of the awesome activities geared for families and young people of varying ages during the summer months. There is plenty to see, do, and experience, until August rolls around. Here are a few favorites. 1.) Spend a day...
Darlington County School District promotes summer reading
Summer reading is about learning to love reading, and it should promote reading widely and voluminously. Students should be allowed to explore their interests and passions in the books they choose to read. Student choice is important! Darlington County School District will use Accelerated Reader to expand the summer reading choices available to students in grades K-8. This program provides students access to over 150,000 quizzes. AR...
NFPA and ESFI work to reduce fatalities caused by electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas
With summer in full swing, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) are joining forces to remind people about the potential electrical hazards in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, on board boats and in the waters surrounding boats, marinas and launch ramps. Electric shock drowning (ESD) can occur when faulty wiring sends an electrical current into the water, which passes...