It’s pay raises all around for county’s school district
Every employee in the Darlington County School District gets at least 4 percent more pay under the district’s new budget plan, which quickly won final approval from the school board June 10.
Lamar welcomes new police chief
Lamar’s Town Council chamber rang with applause on June 10 as Carl Scott was introduced as the new chief of police. The town has been without a chief – and without local officers – for several months, but the hiring of Scott brings a close to that chapter.
Hartsville finalizes budget, lauds state champs
Hartsville City Council put their new budget to bed and discussed issues ranging from sewer fees to sports championships at their June 11 regular meeting.
Lamar to increase water and garbage-pickup fees
Municipal services in the Town of Lamar will increase as of July, as Town Council approved rate hikes to both water and garbage pickup services.
FMU’s teaching center hosts 12th annual summer institute
Francis Marion University’s Center of Excellence to Prepare Teachers of Children of Poverty will host its 12th Annual Summer Institute on the FMU campus, June 19-20. Preceding the Institute will be the Summer Institute Poverty Simulation. The simulation is a half-day event designed to promote greater awareness of the impact of poverty. Registration for this event is limited to 88 participants. The conference will provide professional...