Sunflowers in Summer
Unseasonably hot temperatures are not harming this year’s crop of sunflowers, as seen by this lovely field in Darlington County over the weekend. According to a report from Jim Melvin, Clemson University College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences; Public Service and Agriculture, our area has been spared from damage – so far. “The same conditions that have been plaguing South Carolina’s northwest corner for several weeks...
Where is this in Darlington County?
The photo from last week was taken of one of a log tobacco barn from the early 1900’s on the edge of the Dovesville Highway, about a half a mile off of Highway 15. The land is owned by Coker Enterprises Inc. Readers that guessed correctly were: Vera Yow, Sharon Gonyo,Pete Dennis, Albert Simon, and Bill Segars. Betty Lloyd and Mary Frances Munn were very close in their guesses; Mary Frances Munn told us that the one on the Audrea...
Does This Book Have AR Points?
“Does this book have Accelerated Reader points?” Well, actually, when parents and students ask about the points at the Darlington County Library System, they say “AR” points. Why are they asking about AR points now? During the summer months, we have partnered with the Darlington County School District to turn all four library locations: Darlington, Hartsville, Lamar, and Society Hill, into alternative “AR” testing sites for the convenience of parents and students.
Save the Date, Sweet Potato!
Although we are still enjoying the summer here in Darlington County, plans are already underway for the 34th Annual South Carolina Sweet Potato Festival and the resurrection of the Yam Jam. The S.C. Sweet Potato Festival sponsored by the Pilot Club of Darlington will be held on the Public Square in the heart of Darlington on Saturday, October 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival features entertainment all day, delicious food –...
Free Family Movie: Facing the Giants
Enjoy a free family movie, Facing the Giants, on Friday, July 29, at Welch Stadium, 400 Wells St., courtesy of the Darlington Area Recreation Department.
BCAC: Call for Artists Submissions open for Annual Juried Exhibition
Black Creek Arts Council (BCAC) invites all artists 18 and older to enter the second annual Black Creek Arts Juried Exhibition. BCAC will consider works of all media, including video. Over $1500 in cash prizes will be awarded. All work must be original, not produced from a kit or a guided class, completed within the last two years, and not previously exhibited at BCAC. The exhibit will be FREE and the public is encouraged to attend....