Aziz Ansari, GSSM Class of 2000, wins Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Comedian Aziz Ansari, graduate of the South Carolina Governor’s School of Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) class of 2000, was awarded an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series for his original series “Master of None.” He co-wrote the episode “Parents,” with the show’s co-creator Alan Yang. Born in Columbia and raised in Bennettsville, Ansari graduated from GSSM in 2000. During his time at the School, he was involved...
Nominations sought for Residential Pride of Darlington Award
The City Beautification Board seeks nominations for the Residential Pride of Darlington Award through Oct. 14. Please submit the property owner’s name, address, and phone number (if known). Nominations can be made anonymously. Call 843-398-4000 x 103 or email darlingtonplanner@gmail.com.
City of Hartsville launches Centennial Park metal sculpture contest
The City of Hartsville in partnership with Black Creek Arts Council, Mezzoforte`, and North Industrial Machine is calling for submissions of designs for a metal sculpture to be placed in Centennial Park. This sculpture will be placed in Hartsville’s busy downtown district in Centennial Park, a park that was created to honor the 100-year anniversary of Hartsville’s founding. This contest will not only bring more beauty to Centennial...
Darlington County School District SAT, IB and AP testing data released
For the second year in a row, graduating seniors in Darlington County School District exceeded the national public school average SAT score, according to data released by the S.C. Department of Education on Tuesday. Also, students in the Hartsville High School International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme topped state averages for IB assessments and diplomas earned. DCSD graduating seniors scored an average of 1477 on the SAT, which was...
A special parachute jump for the Burch Family Reunion
The Descendents of Joseph Burch gathered this weekend in the Pee Dee area.
SC women learn leadership at SC Farm Bureau State Conference
More than 80 women from 24 counties across the state gathered in Florence, SC September 26-27 for South Carolina Farm Bureau’s (SCFB) annual Women’s Leadership Conference. The group of women experienced the “Magic of the Southern Heritage in the Pee Dee” as they took part in workshops that addressed local agriculture, personal development, and tools that they can use to promote agriculture in their counties. The conference concluded...