A New Tradition: ‘Just go for it and be 100 percent in. Don’t give up.’
EDITOR’S NOTE: The News and Press will be running several stories in a series on women who work in male-dominated industries. Sometimes called non-traditional workers, these women found jobs and careers that they love and didn’t let gender stereotypes keep them from pursuing their passions. By Melissa Rollins, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net To say that Meghan Davis lives a full life is an understatement. The 23-year-old is a...
The Next Generation: ‘I think girls can do anything they want to.’
By Melissa Rollins, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net With seven older brothers, Kierra McCall is no stranger to being outnumbered. Currently, the 15-year-old senior is one of just two females in the City of Darlington Firefighter Explorer Program. She has been in the explorer program just over a year, after a friend introduced her to the program and got her involved. “My leadership skills have really developed since I’ve been in the...
Longtime Hartsville High Principal Dr. Charlie Burry announces retirement
Dr. Charlie Burry, longtime principal of Hartsville High School, has announced his retirement at the end of the school year. Burry’s retirement brings to a close a 45-year career in public education. He spent the last 40 years at Hartville High School as a teacher, coach, school counselor, and was the principal for the past 14 years. Hartsville High School has experienced great progress during Burry’s tenure as principal. Academic and...
Dr. Willie “Bill” Boyd announces retirement from DCSD after 50 years
Dr. Willie “Bill” Boyd Sr., currently the interim superintendent for the Darlington County School District, has announced he will retire at the end of the academic year. Boyd served the school district with the highest distinction for 50 years in numerous capacities across the education spectrum. “It truly takes an exceptional individual to devote 50 years of his life to educating our young people,” said Jamie Morphis, chairman of the...
Clemson Extension website recognized
COLUMBIA — Clemson University Cooperative Extension’s website was named to the 2017 South Carolina State Library’s Notable State Documents list. The award recognizes state and governmental publications of outstanding merit and usefulness to the citizens of South Carolina. The documents are chosen by a panel of librarians and state employees for their designs, writing styles and breadth of information. “Clemson Extension’s mission is...