Foes of school merger on alert as district buys 112 acres off U.S. 52
The Darlington County School Board last week voted unanimously to buy about 112 acres of land off U.S. 52 – setting off alarms among some who fear the board is going to merge two historic schools and use that site for a new building to replace them.
Darlington students perform “Random Acts of Kindness”
On Saturday morning, hundreds of Darlington County School District students and staff took part in scores of Random Acts of Kindness organized at about 18 schools across the county.
Darlington native has been the ‘embodiment of resolve’ at FMU
Ke’Ziyah Williamson is a rock star.
History is the future for standout FMU graduate
What does a standout in Francis Marion University’s Class of 2022 have in common with some of the most notable figures in modern history?
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
THURSDAY, MAY 19: Rotary Club of Darlington, 1 p.m., South of Pearl, 117 Edwards Ave., Darlington. Darlington Kiwanis Club, 1 p.m., Darlington Country Club, 125 Country Club Rd., Darlington. Darlington Lions Club, 7 p.m., Takis Diner, 609 Pearl St., in Darlington. SATURDAY, MAY 21: Darlington Soup Kitchen, 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., 586 W. Broad Street, Darlington. Palmetto Rural Fire Dept. is celebrating their 50th Anniversary, 11...