Their love story began more than fifty years ago
Darlington residents Gus and Betty Battista have been married for over 50 years. Let that sink in for a moment. In a time when too many marriages are considered disposable, when unions splinter over arguments or illnesses or hard times, they have managed to stick together for five decades.
Trinity-Byrnes takes home first place win in regional quiz bowl
The Trinity-Byrnes middle school quiz bowl team took first place at the SCISA regional meet on February 7. The tournament, hosted by Wilson Hall, included Trinity-Byrnes, Wilson Hall, St. Anthony’s, and Holly Hill. Trinity-Byrnes won all 3 of their matches to advance to the state tournament on Thursday, February 15. Students answered questions based on literature, history, science, math and current events. Members of the team...
Darlington Father-Daughter Dance 2018
Dads and daughters turned out by the dozen, all dolled up and ready to shake a leg at Darlington Area Recreation’s annual Father & Daughter Dance, held February 8 at the Harmon Baldwin Gym.
Trinity-Byrnes places second in math meet
ORANGEBURG – After a delay for winter weather, the students were able to complete the math, and when the judges compared the totals, South Carolina Independent School Association Executive Director Larry Watt announced that Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School received second place in the Division I SCISA State High School Math Meet competition.
Darlington County School District announces February Teacher Feature winners
The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum has announced the Teacher Feature winners for February. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. The Teacher Feature is coordinated by the district’s Teacher Forum, which is comprised of each school’s Teacher of the Year. The purpose of the Teacher Forum is to foster professional growth and teacher leadership. Honorees receive free meals...
As far as the east is from the west
Someone said, “Our lives are defined by opportunities, including the ones we miss.