Darlington Pilot Club installs officers, honors Outstanding Pilot of the Year
Ginger Ridgill has been chosen by fellow Darlington Pilots as Outstanding Pilot for the 2015-2016 year. This honor goes to a Pilot who clearly exemplifies the basic principles of Pilot in his/her personal and community life. Ms. Ridgill received this award because she takes a leadership role in the local Pilot Club, is faithful in attending meetings, and gives generously of her time to assist with service projects and fundraising...
It’s time to submit your photos for the ArborOne Photo Contest
The annual ArborOne Farm Credit photo contest is in full swing! Pee Dee area residents are encouraged to take pictures of our rural landscape, farms, forests, agribusiness operations, and more for the contest. Winning pictures will be featured in the 2017 ArborOne calendar, which is widely distributed to ArborOne customers and friends. Thirteen winning photographs will be chosen from submitted entries; the grand prize photo will grace...
Two more suspects sought for cashing counterfeit/forged checks
Robert Lee age 44, from Hemingway and Levance Addison III age 43, from Florence are both wanted by the Darlington Police Department for several counts of Forgery. The subjects presented counterfeit and forged Spartan Staffing checks and cashed them using their own identification at several businesses in the City of Darlington. If you have any information on the location of the subjects please contact the Darlington Police Department...
SC Youth Learn Leadership and Agriculture at SC Farm Bureau Conference
Forty-seven rising high school juniors and seniors from across South Carolina recently participated in the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s (SCFB) 2016 Youth Leadership Conference in Newberry, SC. The conference, held on the Campus of Newberry College June 12-15, allowed students to gain valuable leadership skills, a better understanding of SC agriculture, and of the South Carolina legislative process. “Our Youth Leadership...
Affordable Health Screenings coming to Darlington
Residents living in and around the Darlington can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First Baptist Church will host this community event on July 15, 2016. The site is located at 216 South Main Street in Darlington. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for...
SC Farm Bureau teaches agriculture in the classroom to Darlington County teachers
Darlington County teachers, Liz Byrd and Diane Perkins were among forty-nine educators from across the state who recently learned how to incorporate agricultural lessons into their classrooms.