Darlington County to have $22.2 million budget
Darlington County Council held a budget work session on Monday, April 23 and discussed changes for the upcoming 2018/19 fiscal year, which will include a general fund budget of $22.2 million for operating expenditures
Mayor Hines signs National Day of Prayer Proclamation
Mayor Gloria Hines signed the National Day of Prayer Proclamation April 25, 2018 at Central Baptist Church in Darlington. With Mayor Hines are pastors Brian Sherwood, Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church; Kevin Cauley of First Presbyterian Church; and Tim Coker, Senior Pastor at Central Baptist. The National Day of Prayer event will be held noon May 3 at Central Baptist Church, 512 Spring St, Darlington.
Commission approves ballot question for new penny tax
The Darlington County Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) Commission met Monday, April 23 and approved language for a 1-percent sales tax referendum, which could be placed on the ballot for voter approval this November.
Spearman announces $700,000 in Summer Reading Camp Community Partnership Grants
Columbia–State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman has announced that 24 school districts and community organizations will receive a share of $700,000 through the Summer Reading Camp Community Partnership Grant. “A student’s ability to read is a critical predictor of educational and lifelong success,” said Superintendent Spearman. “Summer reading camps provide students with extended time and support to help them become...
Hartsville student shares her story during STAND ceremony
Recently, 23 students in Darlington County were recognized as the STAND Award winners for their respective schools.
Sheriff’s Department unveils drug take-back box
By Melissa Rollins, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net With an opioid addiction crisis sweeping across the nation, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Department is working to combat the problem at home. Last Friday afternoon, the department held a press conference to announce the arrival of a drug take-back box that they received courtesy of a grant. “We want to thank the Lieutenant Governor’s office for making it possible for the...