Officers participate in Operation Lunch and Fun
Officers with the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office cook for the community last week at Spaulding Middle School in Lamar. The DCSO has been cooking free hot dogs and hamburgers for local communities throughout the summer in a program called Operation Lunch and Fun. They cook from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., which is also when free summer meals are served around the county. They’ll be at Thornwell Elementary in Hartsville July 24 and...
Grill and smoke using wood chips
Grillmasters and people who smoke foods at home often look for new ways to produce delicious meals. Experimenting with rubs and marinades is one way to do it, as is using wood on a grill or smoker to impart intense, savory flavor. Serious Eats says that grilling with wood is one of the best ways to add flavor that cannot be replicated to the same degree in the kitchen. While a charcoal grill can lend some amount of smoky flavor, it...
Tit for tat
“Tit for tat, you kick my dog, I’ll kick your cat!”
School district hires director of elementary education
The Darlington County School District has hired Celestine LaVan to be the new director of elementary education. Since 2013, LaVan has served as the principal of Joseph Shanklin Elementary School in Beaufort County School District. Tim Newman, DCSD superintendent, praised LaVan’s experience and welcomed her to the district. “Dr. LaVan’s broad experiences will benefit our district in many ways,” Newman said. “I have seen Dr. LaVan’s...