We are with you Mr. President
By Jimmie Epling Director Darlington County Library System Last week, President Barack Obama visited the Anacostia Branch of the District of Columbia Public Library to announce two new efforts “to strengthen student learning by improving access to digital content and to public libraries.” He announced the Open eBooks initiative and the ConnectED Library Challenge. These programs are part of ongoing efforts to help children develop a...
Pinwheel Garden planted in Lamar
Darlington County First Steps’ (DCFS) Executive Director, Darnell McPherson and Lamar City Council Member, Willie Howell, worked together to plant a pinwheel garden on Lamar’s City Hall lawn.
Dickerson to graduate Coastal Carolina University with honors
Rhodes Dickerson, III of Darlington will graduate Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Coastal Carolina University on May 9, 2015.
FMU presents academic awards to outstanding students
Francis Marion University presented annual academic awards to outstanding students during a ceremony April 20 in the McNair Science Building’s Chapman Auditorium on campus.
Darlington Recreation Trips
Mark your calendars for these great trips with the Darlington Area Recreation Department. You must register for trips at least two days prior to trip dates. Lunch is on your own for all trips. For questions or to register, call Programs Director Crystal Gibson at 843-398-4030.
Red Cross summer scholarship program
This summer, high school and college students can win a scholarship by hosting an American Red Cross blood drive through the Leaders Save Lives program. Registration is now open to host a participating blood drive between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2015. The Leaders Save Lives program encourages community-minded 16- to 24-year-olds to host blood drives to help maintain the blood supply over the summer months. Students who participate as a...