Jenkins to lead Thornwell School for the Arts
Experienced education leader Dr. Lilkenya Jenkins has been named principal of Thornwell School for the Arts. Dr. Jenkins, who currently serves as principal at Spaulding Elementary School in Lamar, will take over for interim principal Allison Baker immediately. “Dr. Jenkins will be tremendous asset to Thornwell School for the Arts,” said Dr. Eddie Ingram, superintendent of the Darlington County School District. “Dr. Jenkins’ expertise...
Council gets first look at county budget
At their June 1 regular meeting, Darlington County Council got their first look at a proposed $33.2 million budget for fiscal year 2015/16, prepared by county administrator Terence Arrington and staff.
Church of the Week: Mont Clare Community Center
If you thought this series of article is written about churches, it is- and this building does have religious significance. Other than the religious significance of this building, it also exemplifies what the yield can be when a community works together for a common good. Located at 1632 Mont Clare Road, it had its begin in 1933 by the citizens of the Mont Clare area of Darlington County. Their idea was to have a “community center” for the people to use, so the people banded together to build it.
Rapist arrested, denied bond
An arrest was made on Thursday, May 28th in the kidnapping and rape of a Hartsville teen on May 20. The Darlington County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of Florence County Sheriff’s Office, SLED, and Florence City Police Department arrested Antwine Anealous Ham, 34, of 2111 S. Pine Forest Drive Apartment B 4, Florence, on Friday, with the kidnapping and rape of the Hartsville Middle School student as she was walking on West Bobo...
Darlington County Education Foundation Awards Grants
Last week, as teachers with the Darlington County School District prepared to close up shop for the summer, several educators received delightful surprises as representatives of the Darlington County Education Foundation (DCEF) presented them with grant checks totaling almost $19,000.
Check fraudsters sought
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net The Darlington Police Department is asking for assistance in locating three men wanted for passing fraudulent checks totaling $3,352 at local Carolina Bank branches. According to a police report filed with the DPD, the incidents took place May 22 at the Carolina Bank located at 104 Orange Street in Darlington. A teller reported that a black male wearing a blue shirt and possibly...