Pee Dee Electric names Mike Fuller as next CEO
After a nationwide search, facilitated through NRECA, Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc. board of directors is pleased to announce that Mike Fuller has accepted the position as CEO. He will begin his new position at Pee Dee Electric Cooperative on November 13. “I am excited and honored to have the opportunity to serve as Pee Dee Electric’s next CEO. I have been very impressed with Pee Dee and have heard nothing but good things about...
Historical Society celebrates 80th Anniversary
The Darlington County Historical Society celebrated its 80th anniversary on Thursday, October 19 with a supper and program at Trinity United Methodist Church in Darlington.
Darlington County candidate questionnaires
Editor’s note: All candidates running for local office were given a chance to respond to this questionnaire from the News and Press. Some chose not to participate while others did not respond to emails and phone calls. Verbiage/spelling is the candidate’s. Some responses were edited to keep each answer to 200 words. Sheila Baccus, candidate for Darlington City Council Ward 1 What motivated your decision to run for office now? I am...
DCSD teachers embrace technology at conference
Early Saturday morning, around 130 teachers gathered at Darlington Middle School for the Darlington County School District Digital Transformation Conference.
Montessori Day Academy is Breastfeeding Friendly
While many articles and studies tout the nutritional benefits of breastfeeding babies, the actual process of establishing a secure supply of breast milk for children enrolled in a childcare facility can be tricky.
Exchange program at Darlington High a dream come true for French student
In Sally Weiland’s French class at Darlington High School (DHS), achieving success not only opens the door for good grades but also a chance to travel outside of the country. Sometimes, that traveling is reversed. That was the case this year when 17-year-old Coline Bergeonneau from Poitiers, France, visited Darlington for two weeks. Bergeonneau participated in Weiland’s pen pal program for two years with now DHS graduate Ben Goodwill....