SJH Alumni Association meeting
Attention Blue Devils! The St. John’s High Alumni Association reunion weekend is September 22-24. A meeting will be May 21, at 10 a.m. at the Darlington Library to discuss plans. For more information, please contact: Fentress Smith fentresspatrina@hotmail.com, 843-230-3117 or Felice at: grayfelice@yahoo.com.
Darlington County School District releases statement on transgender bathroom issue
The Darlington County School District’s statement on the transgender bathroom issue: “The Darlington County School District is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all of our students. We will continue to comply with all federal laws and regulations.”
Register to Vote!
The last day to register to vote in the June 14th South Carolina Democratic Primary Election is Saturday, May 14. The Darlington County Board of Elections office will be open from 9 – 12 noon on Saturday, May 14. The address is: 131 Cashua Street, Darlington. Proof of residency is required. For more information on the 2016 elections in South Carolina, visit: SC Votes.
Market on Darlington Square May 2016
The 2016 season of Market on Darlington Square began on Saturday, May 7 on the Public Square as merchant enjoyed the fresh air market and music by local musicians Rusty Henderson, Johnnie Iseman and Sandy Banks. Thirty vendors participated, and a pet parade delighted shoppers of all ages. Katherine Wallace, the youngest vendor at the Market, is embarking on her third year. To date, she has purchased two tablets from her earnings and...
County Admin delivers ominous budget preview
The financial outlook for Darlington County is tight and bound to get tighter, according to county administrator Terence Arrington, who took a moment during County Council’s May 2 meeting to outline some challenges that await council during their upcoming 2016/17 budget deliberations.
Council hears of courthouse woes, landfill bond options
The May 2 meeting of Darlington County Council featured two recurring topics: the need to issue a bond for improvements and repairs at the landfill, and the dilapidated condition of the Darlington County Courthouse.