Kiwanis make donation to North Hartsville Elementary School
North Hartsville Elementary School Principal Kristi Austin recently spoke to Kiwanians about what’s happening at the school and accepted a $1,000 check from Kiwanis President Jim Nelson. The contribution is possible because Kiwanians barbecue chickens in May and the community supports the fundraiser by buying tickets. The money will buy books for classroom libraries. Contributed Photo
Former NBA player tells students to build a strong foundation for life
In 1972, Dwight Davis was drafted third overall in the NBA.
DCSD hosting 2017 Magnet Fair at Darlington Middle School
Students and families from across Darlington County School District are invited to participate in the 2017 Magnet Fair on Sept. 28 from 6-8 p.m. at Darlington Middle School. The Magnet Fair aims to stir up excitement and applications for the district’s magnet programs. There are several programs available in the district, and returning for a second year will be the ACCELERATE SC’s Engineering LaunchPad and Pre-ACCELERATE BRIDGE...
Dirty Dancing Drive-in Movie Night at Byerly Park
The City of Hartsville recently hosted a drive-in movie night at Byerly Park, showing Dirty Dancing on the field beside the Pirate Splash Pad. The 1987 flick was projected on a 40-foot screen while the audience either pulled up in their car or settled in the grass on chair, pillows and blankets. As the screen was inflated, there were many videos being shot and selfies being taken to commemorate the fun evening. There was popcorn and...
Carlson performs free concert at St. Matthew’s in Darlington
Sarah Carlson will be presenting an organ recital on October 18 at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church in Darlington. She is currently the Director of Music at First Lutheran Church, Bemidji, MN, and is the keyboardist for the Bemidji Symphony under the direction of Dr. Beverly Everett. Minnesota Public Radio will be there to document the event. Her Program at St. Matthew’s will feature a few of the works she played at the...