DCSD’s Jefferson honored
Darlington County School District’s (DCSD) Carla Jefferson is one of 52 educators in the United States selected as a “Lead Innovator” announced by PBS for the 2016 PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators Program. Jefferson is the instructional technology coordinator for DCSD and will represent South Carolina at the 2016 PBS LearningMedia Digital Summit and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) conference in...
Lamar man arrested for burglary
A Lamar man was arrested and charged with burglary, thanks to the DCSO and residents that owned video surveillance cameras. According to reports from Darlington County Sheriff Wayne Byrd, Michael Steven Gainey, a 45-year-old male of Lamar, was arrested on Monday, May 16, 2016 for a burglary that occurred in the Lamar area of Darlington County. Gainey was identified with the help of local residents after video surveillance was obtained...
Darlington City Council announces budget and vision meetings
The City of Darlington announces the following changes to upcoming meetings: Darlington City Council will hold a budget work session to discuss the FY2016-17 budget for the City at 6 p.m. Monday, May 23, at City Hall. Darlington City Council will hold its special meeting to discuss each member’s vision for the City at 6 p.m. Monday, June 6, at City Hall.
May Day Pageant and Ceremony at St. John’s Elementary
Students at Darlington’s St. John’s Elementary put on their prettiest dresses and sharpest ties for the annual May Day Pageant and Ceremony, held May 13 at the Dargan Memorial Amphitheater.As friends and family looked on, kids danced around the maypole and swirled ribbons, and SJE principal Jean Taylor announced the following pageant winners: May Day Queen Nadia Brown, May Day King Eric Flores II. Photos by Samantha Lyles....
Nearly 100: Albert L. James, Jr.
Albert L. James, Jr. leaves a legacy of service, exemplary work ethic, and a host of hunting stories.
Walmart Grand Opening
Darlington celebrated the May 11 official grand opening of the new Walmart Supercenter with a high-energy, early morning gathering that drew hundreds of eager shoppers and spectators.