GSSM announces student art exhibition beginning Dec. 8
Student artists from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) will showcase their talents at a special exhibition beginning December 8, 2016 and running through January 21, 2017. The exhibition will be held in downtown Hartsville at Startsville: GSSM Foundation’s Center for Innovation. An opening reception is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 2016, 6-8 p.m. The exhibition will feature student...
SCAAHC seeks nominations for “Preserving Our Places In History” awards
The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission is seeking nominations for its “Preserving Our Places in History” awards. The mission of the SCAAHC is to identify and promote the preservation of historic sites, structures, buildings and culture of the African American experience n South Carolina and to assist and enhance the efforts of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. In order to encourage the...
Darlington Christmas Parade 2016
Holiday spirit filled the Public Square on Sunday, December 4 as the City of Darlington held its annual Christmas Parade. Kids of all ages braved a cold and rainy afternoon to cheer on daredevil Jolly Jeepsters, dance along with the Darlington High School Falcon Marching Band, collect candy thrown from festive floats by generous local businesses, churches, schools, and government officials, and – of course – wave and shout their...
Prince George Church, Winyah, Part 2
By Bill Segars Guest Writer Last week we learned about the original construction and the unfortunate burning of the Anglican Parish church of Prince George, Winyah in Georgetown during the Colonial South Carolina growth period. We’re now in the mid 1780’s, the American Revolution is over, British troops have returned to England and the 13 original colonies are learning how to handle their new freedom and govern themselves as The...
DDRA Shop Small Downtown Open House
The Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association hosted a Shop Small Downtown Open House on Thursday, December 1, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the Public Square with music, photos with Santa, vendors, specials, and giveaways. DDRA partnered with the Darlington Recreation Department brought Santa Claus and a few elves, along with Dan E. Lockemy spinning Christmas songs and even had snow falling to get children and the young at heart in...
Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce hosts Holiday Open House
The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce hosted a Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 1 at their office on 38 Public Square in Darlington. Executive Director Norm Steadman shared that the decoration for Christmas were provided by Flower Baskets By Becky, and a very special Christmas Tree featured in the front window was very special- it was decorated by students from Cain Elementary School. Mobile users, please click link to...