Trinity-Byrnes gets positive feedback on ‘Distance Learning’ program
In compliance with the directives of Gov. Henry McMaster, Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School in Darlington County closed and transitioned to Distance Learning March 6. Trinity-Byrnes students have not missed any classes since Distance Learning began, but have continued to follow their daily class schedule without interruption. Parents have been pleased with Distance Learning at Trinity-Byrnes, the school says. A parent of a 7th-grader...
House-arrest haircuts
By Tom Poland Nancy’s eyes betrayed frustration and fear. “I can’t cut your hair right now. I’ve got to close.” Early April 2020, the year of perfect vision, what do we see? Closings. Not so perfect, but to venture out is to risk death. So they say. So they say. Perched on the edge of chaos, it’s a good time to be handy, a jack-of-all-trades, a do-it-yourselfer. You’re on your own. Making do will have to do. Not happy with your shaggy...
Helen Kent
DARLINGTON – Helen Craft Kent, 86, passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. The family will hold a private graveside service at Grove Hill Cemetery. Anyone wishing to pay their respects to Mrs. Kent was invited to do so last Wednesday at Belk Funeral Home. Born Jan. 31, 1934, Helen was the daughter of the late Jasper and Mabel Craft. She was known for being an amazing lady with a gentle spirit, and will be greatly missed by her...
Murray W. Norwood
Murray W. Norwood, 80, passed away Friday, April 10, 2020. A graveside service was held Tuesday, April 14, at Darlington Memory Gardens. Born Jan. 7, 1940, Murray was the son of the late James A. “Jim” and Eadelle L. Norwood. He retired from Sonoco Products Co. after 28 years and was a member of the Old Timer’s Club. He was a farmer until his nephew took over the farm, and was one of the founders of the Swift Creek Fire...
Pets of the Week
Big boy! Big love! It’s hard to not notice strappingly handsome bully boy Zeke! This super- friendly, outgoing fella is ready to go and do and he’s equally as happy getting on with his day with humans and or other dogs. As big and brawny as he is, it was wonderful to see how gentle he was with the other dogs on our outing. Totally comfortable with them and they with him, we saw a lot of smiling faces and wagging tails as...
