Backyard Stargazer
Our resident expert on astronomy and rabble-rousing advocate for the preservation of dark skies, Francis Parnell has brought back his popular column “Backyard Stargazer” back to the readers of the News & Press.
Darlington Kiwanis dedicates “Pots on the Square” to Frank Flowers, Sr.
Members of the Darlington Kiwanis Club recently honored Frank Flowers, Sr. for his many contributions to the community with a special flower pot on Cashua Street just off the Public Square. Flowers is a long time Kiwanian in Darlington, and was the President of the Key Club in Darlington in 1947. Key Clubs were chartered internationally in 1946. His family boasts three generations of Key Club, including himself, son Marshall, and...
United Way of Darlington donates to Council on Aging
United Way of Darlington Director Danny DuBose presents a check to Jackie Anderson of Darlington County Council on Aging. Darlington County Council on Aging has received $7500.00 this year from your local United Way. United Way of Darlington supports nine local non-profits with funds given by individuals and businesses in our area.
Taste of Darlington 2016
The Taste of Darlington, the favorite annual event for food lovers, was held Thursday, April 21 at Darlington Raceway. The Taste is the Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association’s biggest fundraiser, raising money for a variety of projects, including decorations for Race Week, beautification projects, business seminars, the Market on Darlington Square, Darlington Veterans Memorial, and the DDRA Improvement Incentive Grant...
April Teacher Feature winners chosen
The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum “Teacher Feature” winners for October 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...
DHS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Darlington High School announces their 3rd quarter honor roll for All A and A-B honor roll: Principal’s List All “A’s” Johnny Allen Alyssa Neuner Tristan Amerson Joshua Byram Cailyn Cameron Matthew DeMaurice Montrail Dewitt Kadasia Evans Sharrod Foster Lar’Quavius Gandy Margarita Garcia Margarita Garcia-Gallegos Morgan Hall Diana Hall Jenilyn Haselden Tabitha Hudson Bonita Jones Vonita Jones Darius King August King...