Kids get hot meals and good advice at summer food program
Last week, Darlington Chief of Police Kelvin Washington spoke to local kids about the path to success, and he focused on the importance of working hard, being courteous and honest, and showing strength of character to deny people who try to pull you into troublesome situations.
Darlington County teachers learn Agriculture in the Classroom
Heather Atkinson, Lisa Doyle, Susan Seeley and Jenny Steele of Darlington County were among forty-nine educators from across South Carolina who recently learned how to bring agriculture into their classrooms. The South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation (SCFB) hosted its annual Ag in the Classroom Summer Teacher Institute June 18-22 in Florence, S.C., where teachers of grades pre-K through 8th grade in public and private schools learned...
FMU Board of Trustees installs new leadership
Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees installed new leadership for the board at its most recent meeting. Robert E. Lee, an attorney from Marion, S.C. assumed the position of chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. H. Randall Dozier of Georgetown, S.C. is the new vice chairman, and Floyd L. Keels of Kingstree, S.C. is the new secretary. Dr. Fred Carter, FMU’s president, says the new leadership is a fine fit for the FMU board....
Swim season starts at Darlington City Pool
School’s out, the sun’s up, and it’s swimming season again at the Darlington City Pool.
Omicron Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated participated in the AKA 1908 Playgrounds Project Mobilization Day on June 16
Omicron Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated participated in the AKA 1908 Playgrounds Project Mobilization Day on June 16. The chapter members “Restored, Refreshed, and Renewed” the playground at the Pathfinders United Building in Cheraw (formerly Robert Smalls Elementary School). The playground received a facelift as the grass was cut, leaves were raked, and unwanted debris removed. The members along with...
Speaker Lucas salutes Strengthening Families Program graduates in Hartsville
The Strengthening Families Program received a ringing endorsement at a recent graduation from South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas. Speaking at the June ceremony for 11 graduating families at the site administered by Darlington County First Steps, Lucas praised the curriculum and the efforts of the family members for completing the 14-week program, which is designed to help families develop positive discipline practices, stay...