Darlington Christmas Parade 2016
Holiday spirit filled the Public Square on Sunday, December 4 as the City of Darlington held its annual Christmas Parade. Kids of all ages braved a cold and rainy afternoon to cheer on daredevil Jolly Jeepsters, dance along with the Darlington High School Falcon Marching Band, collect candy thrown from festive floats by generous local businesses, churches, schools, and government officials, and – of course – wave and shout their...
St. John’s Elementary enjoys Thanksgiving Feast
First Grade students at St. John’s Elementary School in Darlington celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with a costumed picnic in the SJE halls last week. Little pilgrim settlers and their Native American friends sat down and broke bread together – cornbread muffins, that is – and enjoyed a lunch of chicken, potatoes, and juice drinks. After the meal, kids reviewed their lessons about the history of Thanksgiving with principal...
Dick Baird and Japonica Hall remembered
When heard that Richard (Dick) Baird, great-great grandson of Governor David R. Williams, had passed away, I immediately thought of his historic home.
Hartsville for the Holidays Celebration
Hartsville was transformed into a real-life Christmas movie on Thursday, November 17th for the Hartsville for the Holidays Celebration. Shoppers enjoy extended shopping hours at local retailers for Downtown Holiday Open House, warmed up with hot chocolate and cookies, little ones got their photo taken with Santa Claus, and hundreds of people gathered at Centenial Park to sing a few carols and light the city with the Mayor’s Tree...
Town of Society Hill hires two staff members
As the November Society Hill Town Council meeting was called to order, Mayor Tommy Bradshaw requested a moment of silence be observed for the passing of longtime resident Dick Baird of Japonica Hall.
Duke and GSSM set new PASE for district science classes
Darlington County School District middle school science classes will soon receive a boost of excitement as teachers incorporate new lab experiment kits.