Darlington County School District to honor board of education
January 8, 2016 January is School Board Recognition Month in South Carolina, and the Darlington County School District will celebrate the dedication and service of its board members Monday night. The Darlington County Board of Education is responsible for maintaining and operating the system of free public schools for all children living in the district. The board manages the district’s long-term vision including budgeting, strategic...
January Teacher Feature Winners chosen
The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum “Teacher Feature” winners for January have been announced. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. Teacher Feature is coordinated by the district’s Teacher Forum, which is comprised of each school’s “Teacher of the Year”. The purpose of the Teacher Forum is to foster professional growth and teacher leadership. The Teacher Feature...
To be a foster parent: One mother’s story
Each week in the Darlington County, the Pee Dee Region, South Carolina and the nation a child will be removed from the care of a neglectful or abusive parent and placed into foster care. This occurs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for children from ages birth to 18 years of age.
SoLina’s grandson is so-special!
When you think of SoLina Auction, you may think of wonderful antiques and the chance to score some amazing things at a fun auction. But when I think of SoLina Auction now, I think of one of the cutest little boys I’ve ever met.
Duke Energy contributes to the Darlington Branch’s future Children’s Garden
The vision of a Children’s Garden at the Darlington Branch of the Darlington County Library System is a step closer to reality with a contribution from Duke Energy. Duke Energy’s Government and Community Relations District Manager, Mindy Taylor, presented a $2,000 check to the Library on December 22nd to help fund the creation of the garden. The Children’s Garden is the next step in the Library’s long range plan that included the...
Camellias: winter blooms
Winter means camellias are in bloom in Darlington County once more! Read some great tips from the Clemson Extension experts on how to best care for these gorgeous blooms.