DDRA prepares for annual Taste of Darlington
The Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association is looking for grillers, cooks, table hosts, and sponsors for the biggest social gathering in Darlington, the annual Taste of Darlington. The Taste is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 12, in the garage area at Darlington Raceway. You can participate in one of four ways: 1. Griller: Fire up your grill or fryer and cook your favorite meaty recipe. Past dishes have included...
Rep. Williams announces run for 7th District
FLORENCE–Surrounded by supporters along with his wife Janice, five-term South Carolina State Representative, businessman, and combat veteran Robert Williams announced Monday his bid for congress in South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District. Williams, native of Darlington, is a Democrat who believes that it’s time for change in Washington. “What is happening now in our capital is a complete disgrace. It’s time for less...
The State Capitol Report
The House of Representatives took up three bills that draw upon the work of the special House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee.
Founding president of Francis Marion University passes away
FLORENCE – Dr. Walter Douglas “Doug” Smith, Francis Marion University’s beloved founding president, has passed away.
Smith, who served the university from its opening in 1970 through 1983, died last weekend in a Columbia, S.C. hospital. He was 99.
Newman chosen as DCSD Superintendent
Dr. Tim Newman will be the new superintendent of the Darlington County School District. The Darlington County Board of Education voted tonight to extend an offer to Newman, who accepted via conference call. Newman is currently the superintendent of Orangeburg Consolidated School District 4.
FMU Trustees approve resolutions to help combat teacher shortage
Thursday night, the Francis Marion Board of Trustees unanimously approved three resolutions, two of which they hope will help combat the K-12 teacher shortage across the region, state and country.