Borrow an “Internet to Go” WiFi Hotspot from the Library
As a way to help expand access to broadband Internet in the county, the Darlington County Library System is launching a pilot project called “Internet to Go!” The Library will lend WiFi hotspots at our Darlington and Hartsville locations beginning June 1st.
May Teacher Feature winners chosen
The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum “Teacher Feature” winners for May have been announced. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. Teacher Feature is coordinated by the district’s Teacher Forum, which is comprised of each school’s “Teacher of the Year”. The purpose of the Teacher Forum is to foster professional growth and teacher leadership. The Teacher Feature program is...
Spelling bee winners from Temple Christian Academy
Temple Christian Academy completed their annual spelling bee in April. Pictured here are the winners from each grade. Front row, left to right: Joseph Merritt, 1st grade runner up; Jocelyn Williams, 1st grade winner on word thirst; Taylor Britt, 2nd grade winner on word democracy; Courtney McMillan, 2nd grade runner up; Brayson Aldrich (on front row), 3rd grade runner up; Johnny Suggs, 3rd grade winner on word kidnapped. On the back...
Darlington native Erin O’Flaherty seeks Miss America title
The S.C. Sweet Potato Festival and Darlington High School will send representatives to Columbia S.C. to compete for the prestigious titles of Miss South Carolina and Miss South Carolina Teen later this month, but further West a Darlington native will continue to chase her dream of winning the Miss America crown. Miss City of Fountains Erin O’Flaherty will compete in the “Show-Me-State” for the Miss Missouri crown from June 15-18....
Where is this in Darlington County?
The photo from last week was of the sweet sign on North Spain Street in Darlington reminding drivers that “We ♥ our children Please drive carefully” Readers that guessed correctly were: Sylvia Byrd and Bill Segars. Can you guess where in Darlington County this week’s photo was taken? Please send your guesses to: editor@newsandpress.net or call 843-393-3811. Good luck!
Shag to help the hungry at the inaugural “Pearls and Jeans”
Harvest Hope Food Bank announces the first “Pearls and Jeans” event on June 9, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Darlington Country Club to support feeding the hungry in the Pee Dee area. “If you like Shag dancing, this event is for you! If you don’t know how to Shag, we will have instructors on hand to teach you the ropes,” said Donna Lollis, Harvest Hope’s donor relations manager in the Pee Dee region. “You can expect great beach...