Prom Promise at Darlington High School
Members of the Darlington High School junior and senior classes witnessed a graphic re-enactment of a fatal DUI crash last week on the DHS front lawn. The staged wreck was part of the annual Prom Promise program, which aims to keep students from drinking and driving when they attend school dances. A photo gallery of the event can be found here.
DHS students get hands-on teaching, learning experience
Teacher Cadet students at Darlington High School got a taste of what teaching will be like Friday, April 8 when Teaching Fellows from USC visited the school. The fellows brought with them a traveling Anne Frank exhibit, which has been displayed across the state.
Darlington Police Department raising money for a cure
The Darlington Police Department is working to help find a cure for cancer. Through several different ventures, the department is working toward their goal of $2,000 for the Darlington County Relay for Life event happening May 5.
Evening Under the Oaks returns for second year
Planning is well underway for the second annual Evening Under the Oaks Humane Society Benefit. The benefit is supported by a variety of area businesses. The idea for Evening Under the Oaks was born from a group of ladies last year, who are all animal lovers. Last year’s event raised $15,000 for the Humane Society, and businesses all over the Pee Dee pitched in to help. The committee also sought donations from local food vendors,...
Durant Children’s Center hosts annual bunny hop
Durant Children’s Center, a program of Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault, will host the Annual “Bunny Hop” from 3 – 5 p.m. on Friday, April 14th at the Durant Children’s Center, 510 W. Carolina Ave., Hartsville. Children can meet and have pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. Pet Lovers is bringing live bunnies for cuddling. There will be crafts and face painting. The event is sponsored by the Darlington...
Kalmia Gardens Hosts annual Earth Day Festival April 22
Don’t miss Kalmia Gardens of Coker College Annual Earth Day Festival and Duck Cup Race on April 22. This year there will be many fun events that are adult and kid friendly. There will be games and other children’s activities, as well as reptile and amphibian displays, guided biology, and birding walks. We will also have environmental information booths, as well as music and arts and craft vendors. In case you are unable to attend the...