Facebook crime-watch page puts 6,100 citizens on patrol
It’s a Monday night, and here’s the talk on one Facebook page:
Lamar High names Wilkes new head varsity football coach
Chad Wilkes will be the new head varsity football coach for the Lamar High School Silver Foxes, the Darlington County School District announced last Thursday. Wilkes is currently athletics director and head varsity football coach at C.E. Murray High School in Greeleyville. “Through the interview process, I became extremely impressed with Coach Wilkes’ character and his work ethic,” Lamar High Principal Kathy Gainey said. “He brings...
School district announces Art in Business grand prize winners
The Darlington County School District announced March 24 the four grand-prize winners of its annual Art in Business program. The event also featured 18 other school winners and an enormous art showcase. Art in Business creates partnerships with local businesses and organizations to celebrate the school district’s best visual artists. The 18 school winners will hang in sponsoring businesses for the next year before returning to the...
Fresenius Kidney Care accepts Pride of Darlington Business Award
Staff members from Fresenius Kidney Care accepted the Pride of Darlington Business Award April 1 in recognition of the business’ efforts to landscape and improve their property. Three times a year, Darlington Downtown Revitalization presents the Pride award to residential and business properties to thank them for investing time and money to beautify their properties. On hand for the presentation were (left to right) DDRA...
South Main Street sidewalks completed
Friday saw the end of a five-year quest to build a sidewalk along Darlington’s South Main Street, making the trek to Walmart much safer for the city’s pedestrians and bicyclists.
Darlington park named for slain officer taking shape
Though many people are aware that Terrence Carraway was a Darlington resident and police officer who died last year in the line of duty, those close to him have cited his dedication to helping and mentoring young people in sports, school, and life.
