Danica Patrick cooks & chats in Darlington
NASCAR luminary Danica Patrick traded her driving suit for an apron last Tuesday, joining guest chef Dale Barth in the kitchen of Darlington venue South of Pearl. Later that afternoon, Patrick visited Darlington High School and helped volunteers from the Carolina Kids organization pack take-home food supplies for kids at risk of going hungry.
Medford wins “Spirit of Caring” poster contest
Staff and residents at Medford Nursing Center of Darlington welcomed representatives of South Carolina DHEC (Department of Health and Environmental Control) last week to celebrate Medford’s selection as the 2016 “Spirit of Caring” poster contest First Prize winner.
Habitat for Humanity celebrates 20 years in Darlington County Darlington County Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to Angela Knox
On Sunday, August 7, volunteers and board members of the Darlington County Habitat for Humanity joined together for a dedication and blessing ceremony for the Knox family on Hampton Street in Hartsville,; the home marks the 43rd home for the organization that celebrated their 20th anniversary this summer.
“Nunsense” opens in Hartsville
The Hartsville Community Players will present “Nunsense” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Center Theater in Hartsville. “Nunsense” is a hilarious spoof about the misadventures of five nuns – ballet-loving Sister Leo, street-wise Sister Robert Anne, befuddled Sister Mary Amnesia, the Mother Superior Sister Regina, and mistress of the novices Sister Mary Hubert. They are the only survivors at the...
Where is this in Darlington County?
The photo from last week depicts a surprise find – a mural hidden beneath a wall –which was discovered while renovating the inside of 103 Pearl Street near the Darlington Public Square. Readers Bertha Green and James Powers took a guess, but no one guessed correctly. UPDATE! We had a call after we sent our paper off to press from Charles Wingate who guessed correctly. We will publish his name in the August 17th issue! Can you guess...
Trinity-Byrnes Latin students attend convention
Eleven Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School Latin students and their sponsor, Mrs. Vero, attended the 2016 National Junior Classical League Convention the last week in July at Indiana University. Mrs. Vero was named the S.C. Junior Classical League State Chair in March. It was a week filled with activities, colloquia, spirit, and fun! Pictured back row, left to right: Ben Naso, Jordan Harder (from visiting school), Eleanor Farrell, Kat...