Gov. Beasley visits DHS
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Former South Carolina Governor David Beasley visited Darlington High School on Friday, October 21 to remind a group of sophomores and seniors (all of whom are taking government classes this year) that informed voting and participation in our nation’s democratic process is the duty of every conscientious citizen. Beasley shared stories about his election to the S.C. House...
Barbara Graham: A breast cancer survivor story
Now a picture of health, Barbara Graham was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000, and had surgery in 2001. She readily shares her story with others in the hope that they will not only perform self breast exams, that they will be persistent in seeking treatment when their intuition tells them something is not quite right.
Darlington Library introduces kids to therapy dogs
Members of the Home School Hub and After School Club at the Darlington Library met a special visitor last week.
H.Y.P.: Hartsville Alcohol Sales Referendum
he Hartsville Young Professionals group created a fact page to urge voters to vote yes on the upcoming referendum question.
Darlington County School District releases revised calendar
Students in the Darlington County School District missed seven student days as a result of Hurricane Matthew. As required by law, the district will make up three of the missed days by using the inclement weather days noted on the district calendar. As a result, February 20, March 17, and May 12 are now regular school days. The Darlington County Board of Education has not made any decisions about the remaining four missed student days....
DCSD hires Kimberly Nelson as safety, security and risk management technician
The Darlington County School District (DCSD) has hired Kimberly Nelson to be the district’s safety, security and risk management technician. Nelson spent nearly two decades as an officer with the Darlington Police Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant. “She brings a career’s worth of knowledge, experience and leadership in public safety to the Darlington County School District’s administrative team,” said Dr. Eddie Ingram, DCSD...