Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority donates book bags and supplies to DCSD students
The Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (AKA) recently gave a generous donation of book bags and supplies that will be distributed to students in the Darlington County School District. The group presented the donation to Superintendent Dr. Eddie Ingram, Associate Superintendent Dr. Bill Boyd and lead social worker Sue Cataen-Ingram. The group included school supplies, hats, mittens and kid-friendly...
Girls Scouts of Eastern SC to honor Tressa Gardner
Girl Scouts of Eastern SC is announcing Tressa Gardner as the Darlington area honoree for the 19th annual Mary Dean Brewer Women of Distinction. This is a fundraiser for the Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina on March 11, 2017, to celebrate the women living and working in eastern South Carolina who have demonstrated qualities of outstanding leadership, excellence in their personal and professional endeavors, and served as role...
South Carolina Ag + Art Tour accepting farm tour sites for 2017 tour
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is currently seeking farms to participate in the nation’s largest free farm tour to take place in June 2017. This free, self-guided tour is a great way for farms to showcase their operation and expand their exposure to locals and visitors alike. Tour stops include family farms that produce food (produce or proteins), fiber or timber, or add value to traditional agricultural products (on-farm breweries,...
Cancer survivor’s celebration brunch planned for April 8
A Survivor’s Brunch will be held at Hartsville Baptist Church April 8 starting at 10 a.m. Doors open at 9:30 and each survivor is welcome to bring one guest. Pre-registration is required by March 13. It can be done online at www.relayforlife.org/darlingtonsc or by calling 800-227-2345 and selecting option 2. Hartsville Baptist is located at 1003 W. Carolina Avenue in Hartsville.
Columbia Children’s Theatre presents “Miss Nelson is Missing” at Center Theater
On Sunday, March 12 beginning at 3 p.m., Hartsville families can experience the childhood classic, “Miss Nelson is Missing”, brought to life by the Columbia Children’s Theatre at the Center Theater located at 212 N. Fifth St. Originally presented by the Columbia Children’s Theatre as part of its 2006 – 2007 season, this delightful story is back with some new faces. The kids of room 207 are quite a handful for cheery Miss Nelson....
Darlington County Adult Education expanding
Now serving approximately 500 students, the Darlington County Adult Education program is thriving and recently added two new instructional locations in Darlington County. Chuck Miller, director of Adult Education, said the new additions mean interested citizens can now study through Adult Education at eight sites throughout the county. “Through our partnership with the Darlington County Library System, Adult Education students can now...