Florence-Darlington Tech hosts IT Camp
While many computer users may not be able to tell a motherboard from a graphics card, students at a local information technology (IT) camp learned that discerning what component performs which task – and how to assemble them all into a working CPU – wasn’t so difficult. For three weeks this June, eight students took a crash course in computer building and software instruction that will give them a leg up in college or the work world.
2nd Annual Freedom Fest July 4th
Darlington Raceway will be the site for the second annual Freedom Fest, scheduled for this Saturday, July 4. The event, hosted by the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce, is free to the public. Gates open at 4 p.m. and will conclude that evening with a fireworks display. Kids activities and a concert by Sister Hazel will take place that evening. Pace laps will be offered for a $5 donation with proceeds benefiting the track’s...
Chamber bids farewell to Hannah Stanley
In two short years, Hannah Stanley dusted off the Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce and gave it a much-needed boost of enthusiasm. Membership increased, a new website was designed, a video was produced, and the inaugural 4th of July event Freedom Fest at Darlington Raceway wildly surpassed attendance goals.
Councilman Cooper to make announcement
Darlington City Councilman- At- Large, James Cooper III will hold a press conference 7:00 P.M, Monday July 6th to make a special announcement. The press conference will be held at Cooper’s Barbershop located at 427 W Broad Street, in Darlington S.C.. Citizens of Darlington, as well as the media are welcome to attend the event. “I have been honored to serve Darlington ever since the people elected me as an At- Large Councilman back in...
Hartsville museum hosts Swamp Fox Quilt “Garden Gate”
The newest exhibit at the Hartsville Museum is the annual quilt challenge. Sponsored by the Swamp Fox Quilters Guild, this eagerly anticipated show’s theme is “Black and White Plus One.” Each of the entries was allowed to use the colors of black and white plus one additional color to prepare the quilts. One of this year’s favorite pieces is a quilt embroidered by Peggy O’Quinn of Timmonsville. “Garden Gate” required months to stitch...
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