Darlington County teachers surprised with grant money
As the school year wound down, several Darlington County School District teachers received surprises last week – grant money to help fund special projects in the fall.
The Spiders take First Place
These are the players and coaches for the 2019 Darlington First Place 8 and Under Little League team, The Spiders, sponsored by Carolina Bank. Coaches: D. Hixson, S. Weatherford, Coach Ryne, Coach Ashley. Players left to right standing: Derrika Graham, Emilee Carter, Caroline Hopkins, MickiLynn Blackman, Wisdom Easterling and Jamari Goodson. Kneeling: Carsyn Williams, Vickie Jackson, Shaila Kelly, Aleigha Bess, Paisley Weatherford,...
Pee Dee Electric presents grant check to Darlington Free Medical Clinic
Katie Wilcox, left, of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, presents a grant check to Darlington Free Medical Clinic executive director Steve Edwards and board chair Kathy Shuler. Contributed photo
Ceremony salutes Stone, a 50-year firefighter
At a special ceremony May 26, the Cashua Street building housing “Our Pat” (the city’s first fire engine) was dedicated in memory of the late Darlington Fire Chief Jim Stone, who served 50 years with the department.
Ryan Newman visits Darlington Raceway
NASCAR driver Ryan Newman visits Darlington Raceway to debut the new Oscar Meyer throwback livery that his No. 6 Ford Mustang will sport in the Sept. 1 Bojangles Southern 500. Newman joined track president Kerry Tharp and academic achievers from Brockington Elementary Magnet School to unveil the nostalgic color scheme echoed by the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile and enjoy (naturally) some hot dogs. Brockington students who worked their way...
Darlington County Council recognizes National Police Week
Members of Darlington City Council recently expressed their appreciation for local law enforcement by presenting a plaque to Public Safety Director Kelvin Washington and members of the Darlington Police Department. “We just wanted to show how thankful we are for the work that Chief Washington and his officers do every day to help keep our city safe,” said Mayor Gloria Hines, who was joined by councilwomen Sheila Baccus and Elaine...