Rep. Williams to support body camera Bill #47
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Community leaders from the fields of law enforcement, government, and social work turned out Monday, May 18 to stand behind SC Rep. Robert Williams (D – House Dist. 62) on the grounds of the Darlington County Courthouse in support of Bill #47, which would require state and local law enforcement officers to wear body cameras. The details of the bill are currently being worked out...
Three Darlington High School Falcons sign letters of intent
Darlington High School Falcons had three outstanding student athletes sign to play their respective sports next fall: Students, seated left to right: Deanna House, basketball player signing to Allen University. House plans on studying criminal justice, and eventually she wants to join FBI. Shakeem Thomas signed to Orangeburg Calhoun Prep. to study computer technology. He would eventually like to go further in his academic career and...
Copeland of Lamar High signs with Montreat
Lamar High School’s Carly Copeland has signed her Letter of Intent to play with Montreat College in North Carolina. Copeland, who is a catcher and outfielder for the Silver Foxes, plans to pursue the ministry while at Montreat College. “I have played softball since I was old enough to hold a ball and I don’t ever want to stop playing,” said Copeland. “I chose Montreat College because it’s a beautiful Christian school that will allow...
Meet Gwen Robinson: she’s not an average librarian
The image of a stern female librarian with glasses perched on her nose, wearing wool skirts and pearls is no longer a part of the libraries of today. In fact, the new branch manager of the Darlington library is pretty darn hip.
And patrons love it!
64th National Day of Prayer
The Darlington Ministerial Association hosted the 64th Annual National Day of Prayer community service held on Thursday, May 7th at noon at the Darlington Public Square in front of the Darlington County Courthouse brought together members of law enforcement, fire department, local government, residents of Bethea Baptist, community members, and even a sweet 17 year old Labrador retriever.
Signing day for five student athletes
May 7 was a banner day for the Darlington County School District as three Lamar High School Silver Foxes and two Darlington High School Falcons signed letters of intent to continue their sports and academic careers.