Collections sites announced for Operation Christmas Child
This month, several locations in the multi-county Pee Dee SC Area Team will serve as drop-off sites for the Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child—joining nearly 5,000 U.S. locations collecting gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world. During the project’s National Collection Week, Nov. 13 – 20, Darlington residents will transform empty shoeboxes into gifts of hope filled with school...
Darlington County School District announces October Teacher Feature winners
The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum announced recently the Teacher Feature winners for October. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. 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...
Avian Conservation Center receives $5,000 grant from Wells Fargo
AWENDAW, S.C. – The Avian Conservation Center announced today a $5,000 grant from Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) to support the Center’s STEM-based environmental educational programs, bringing engaging and hands-on learning opportunities with wild birds of prey to underserved students in the community. “The decisions we make today directly affect the status of environmental conservation for generations to come. By exposing...
Pilot Club of Darlington announces community outreach program
The Pilot Club of Darlington is pleased to announce an enhanced BrainMinders™ program for children, youth and older adults. Presentations to schools, civic organizations and senior living communities can be scheduled by calling Pilot Club member Judy Langley at 843-617-0689. BrainMinders™ is a signature program of Pilot International introduced in 2001. The program has been enhanced and is now available for Pilots and Anchors to use...
Trinity-Byrnes students compete in SCISA math meet
Trinity- Byrnes math teams traveled to Sumter on October 26th to compete in the SCISA Middle School Math Meet. The eighth grade team included high-scorer Helen Player, Caulder Christian, James Bagwell, Maya Chokshi, and Gracie Corns. Barbara Urban served as alternate. The seventh grade team consisted of high-scorer Drew Jeffords, Tristen McKay, Sophie Freeman, Hart Starling, and Jay Smith. The eighth grade team was recognized as one...
Black Violin’s ‘Classical Boom’ coming to the PAC
The Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center will present an entertaining and stunning collision of musical worlds this spring when Black Violin brings its innovative mix of hip-hop and classic sound to the PAC’s main stage theater. The one-of-a-kind show will be at the PAC at 7:30 p.m. on April 21. Tickets went on sale Oct. 24. Tickets can be purchased online at www.fmupac.org, by phone at 843.661.4444, or in person at the...