Darlington Middle School teachers enjoy “Pamper Day”
The teachers at DMS enjoyed a “Pamper Day” with service provided by Betty Stevens Cosmetology School In Recognition Of Teacher Appreciation Day. Teachers were able to take advantage of discounted rates, while enjoying food, and fellowship. This has always been a favorite activity for teachers and a great treat during the work day. Mrs. Crowley, media specialist at DMS hosted the event.
New Arrivals
Stacey and Dustin Griffin of Darlington announce the birth of their son, Grayson Brooks Griffin, born on April 6, 2015 at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. The baby was 20 ½” long, and weighed 8 lbs., 0.5 oz. The baby joins one sibling, Dayton Griffin. Maternal grandparents are Jenny Wallace and Kevin Sessoms. Paternal grandparents are Marie (Waverly) Lampkin and Kevin Griffin. Nora Watkins and Charles Holmes of Darlington...
Start-Up Hartsville competition announces winners
Handmade accessory boutique Seersuckergypsy as well as Retrofit sip-n-seat, a repurposed furniture boutique and wine bar, will soon set up shop in downtown Hartsville with $12,000 each in cash plus incentives after winning the Start-Up Hartsville competition for new business development. The winners of the challenge, created by the Duke Energy Center for Innovation (DECI) and Main Street Hartsville, were announced May 20 in a ceremony at Black Creek Arts Center.
Leadership Hartsville
The 2015 Leadership Hartsville class will graduate in a closed ceremony on June 17 at the Butler Heritage Auditorium. The 2015 graduates include employees of the City of Hartsville, Coker College, Duke Energy, Florence-Darlington Technical College, Sonoco, Sound Solutions Hearing Care, and SPC Credit Union.
Student Notes
Lasell College announces local graduate Anna Lane of Timmonsville received a MSSM degree from Lasell College in December 2014. The achievement was announced during commencement exercises on the Newton, Massachussetts campus in May 2015. Lane majored in Sport Management. Wofford College confers degrees to 368 graduates Wofford College conferred degrees to 368 graduates at the 161st Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 17, 2015. Area...
Women in Philanthropy annual grant cycle begins
omen in Philanthropy, an affiliate of Eastern Carolina Community Foundation, will accept applications for their seventh annual grant cycle until July 1. Grants from Women in Philanthropy are awarded to nonprofit 501(c) 3 groups in the Pee Dee region, with operating budgets less than $750,000, that support the needs of the underprivileged in the community. Funds are given to programs that address an existing or emerging community need including health, nutrition and/or assistance to victims of violence, neglect or poverty.