Intern learns what makes a city run
Before heading off to study political science at Clemson University in the fall, 18-year-old Will Johnson decided to get some first-hand, real-world experience. Since he aims to run for political office someday, Johnson felt that learning what it takes to keep the gears turning in day to day city operations would help him become a more effective and informed public servant.
Motor Maids ride to help Lamar schools
On July 20, the South Carolina Motor Maids motorcycle group, under the leadership of Krissa Drentlaw of Summerville, hosted a fund-raising ride for Lamar area schools. The route ended at Cartersville Winery in Timmonsville. The Lamar Fire Department escorted the riders through town. The event raised more than $1,400, “with many boxes of supplies and pledges of more to come.” Town officials also thanked the Gallant Warriors of...
Stellar readers help library unveil ‘Darlington Discovery Dome’
Kids who excelled in the Darlington County Library System’s summer reading program helped the library launch its latest educational program and cut the ribbon on a new portable planetarium, dubbed the Darlington Discovery Dome.
Quarter ‘midget’ series featuring hundreds of young drivers will race in Darlington
Darlington Raceway and the United States Auto Club (USAC) .25 Series have announced that the popular quarter midgets will compete in Darlington during the track’s Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend Aug. 30-Sept. 1. It will be the first time in the USAC .25 Series’ 11-year history that it has competed in conjunction with the historic South Carolina race track’s NASCAR event. All race activities for the USAC .25 Series will take place...
In Hartsville, a day for kids, cops and ice cream
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Officers from the Hartsville Police Department took a break from patrolling the hot streets and joined local kids to share everybody’s favorite summertime treat – ice cream! At the Hartsville Housing Authority on South Fifth Street, Lt. Tenyonde Richardson and his fellow police officers set up a buffet of favorite treats, with chocolate and vanilla and fruity flavors to...
