Omicron Zeta Omega participates in The Longest Day
The Omicron Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and other AKA chapters around the world joined the Alzheimer’s Association for The Longest Day on Thursday, June 21, 2018. The purpose of the Longest Day is to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and share information and prevention tactics with our community. The Longest Day symbolizes the challenging journey of those living with Alzheimer’s...
Miss Darlington wins preliminary talent award, finishes in top10 at Miss South Carolina Pageant
By Will Isgett Miss Darlington Sarah Floyd put on stamp on a wonderful year by winning a preliminary talent award and finishing as a top 10 finalist at the Miss South Carolina Pageant held in Columbia at the Township Auditorium from June 25-30. Floyd wowed the audience with her powerful German Aria”Menn Herr Marquis” from Die Fledermaus, wearing a flowing green gown and a necklace and earrings that complimented her attire....
Wofford College announces Spring 2018 Dean’s List
Dr. Michael J. Sosulski, provost of Wofford College, has announced Dean’s List students for the Spring 2018 semester. Area students included: • Constance Emiline Campbell from Hartsville • Meghan Chandler Daniel from Hartsville • Kaley Rebecca Elmore from Florence • Brittany Lyn Joyce from Hartsville • Emily Weston Kannon from Florence • Charles William Payne from Florence • Price Madison Rainwater from Florence • Turner Lynn...
Darlington Raceway partners with Darlington County School District for summer reading program
Darlington Raceway has once again partnered with the Darlington County School District (DCSD) in a multi-agency summer reading program designed to emphasize the importance of reading and combat summer learning loss for students in Darlington County. Nearly 1,000 DCSD students in kindergarten through eighth grade participated in the summer reading program in 2017, which involves Darlington Raceway, the Darlington County Library system,...
Johnson Named DCSD Assistant Superintendent of Administration & Operations
During its regular monthly meeting Monday, July 9, the Darlington County Board of Education approved Larry Johnson to be the new assistant superintendent for administration and operations of the Darlington County School District (DCSD). Johnson is currently the assistant superintendent of auxiliary services for Scotland County Schools in North Carolina. DCSD Superintendent Dr. Tim Newman said Johnson’s professional and educational...
Hartsville High introduces new basketball coach, athletics director
By Melissa Rollins, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net With the end of the school year barely still in the rearview mirror, Hartsville High School he-ld a press conference June 26 to introduce the school’s new athletic director and women’s basketball coach. HHS Principal Corey Lewis, who was also newly hired into his position, introduced them. “We are here today to official announce our new athletics director, Jamie Horton,” Lewis said....