“Here be dragons” …no more
When medieval mariners pointed to their maps and in hushed tones said, “Here be dragons,” they were referring to the practice of putting dragons, sea serpents and other mythological creatures in the uncharted areas.
Learn how to grow citrus from Stanley McKenzie
The infamous Stanley McKenzie of McKenzie Farms and Nursery, the northernmost citrus orchard on the east coast, will be speaking at the Lamar Library on Monday, March 23 at 7 p.m. McKenzie has been producing citrus, vegetables and other crops at McKenzie Farms and Nursery since the mid 1960’s. The farm is located on Hwy. 341 between Lake City and Olanta, S.C. Although the farm is a year round adventure, McKenzie specializes in...
Hartsville-Coker Concert Assoc. presents Mithril
Hartsville-Coker Concert Assoc. presents Mithril – Irish Folk Music performing at the Watson Theater, Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center, Coker College on Monday March 16 – 7:30 p.m. An exotic musical journey to Ireland, Scotland, and beyond. Hailing from Mobile, Alabama, Mithril delivers Celtic Music that reaches into American folk, classical, rock and World Music territory with a fun and free spirit. The four...
Around town
There are a lot of very, very special people in Darlington County. Of course, I’ve known this for years, but since I get a little slice of the paper to brag about the wondeful people that live here every so often, I can tell it to many. And once we have our new website up and running, I can brag to potentially many, many more! That being said, last week my heart will overflowing with the love that this community shared to so many...
Eastern Sandhills District Club Meeting
The Kalmia Garden Study Club of Darlington and the Sunflower Garden Club of Bennettsville met recently.
Darlington Anchor and Pilot Club
Darlington Anchor Club members and Pilot Club members attended the 26th Annual Anchor Convention of the South Carolina District on Saturday, February 28. The Convention was hosted by the Anchor Club of Robert E Lee Academy in Bishopville. The Convention included a day of activities, including donating needed personal items for the residents of Bishopville Manor. Elizabeth Sturgeon of Darlington presided as President of the South...