Steadman selected to lead Darlington Chamber
The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce has been known for two things in recent years: a turnover of executive directors, and hosting Freedom Fest, the largest event in the Pee Dee for two years in a row.
20 years of excavation comes to an end
The Johannes Kolb Archaeology and Education Project to conduct its final field season March 8-12 By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net Whether you have been a long time volunteer of the Johannes Kolb Archaeology and Education Project on the Great Pee Dee River Heritage Preserve, or have never been, don’t miss your chance to visit as the archaeological investigation will conduct their final field season March 8 – 12 in...
Florence-Darlington Tech and Darlington County Schools expand college credit program
Officials from the Darlington County School District (DCSD) and Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) formally entered into a groundbreaking partnership on February 15, agreeing to offer dual-credit courses at the B.A. Gary Educational Complex, located in the Darlington County Adult Education and Darlington County Intervention School campus on Magnolia Street.
Meth lab bust in Hartsville
Reports of a suspected methamphetamine lab at residence on Hoffman Road in Hartsville on February 15, 2016 results in three arrests.
Vegetable Gardening (for the not-so-green thumbed)
It’s said that one can grow vegetables about as easily as one can grow non-edible ornamental plants, but for veteran plant killers (like me), the idea of planting, tending, and harvesting food is a fairly intimidating concept.
Darlington County Schools bring home the GOLD!
Eleven DCSD schools earn Palmetto Gold Awards