Spelling Bee winners
Temple Christian Academy of Darlington completed its annual spelling bee, winners are: front rowMyles Jordan, the winner in 5K (right) and Taylor Britt, the winner in 1st grade (left). Back row: Johnny Suggs, the winner in 2nd grade, left; and on the right is Lyndsey Grace Belk, the winner in 3rd grade. Myles is the son of Laveda and Mandas Jordan. Taylor is the daughter of Erin and Josh Britt. Johnny is the son of Tammy Dennis and...
DCIT students place in state SkillsUSA Competition
The Darlington County Institute of Technology sent twenty-five competitors to the state SkillsUSA competitive event. Several DCIT students placed in the top ten in their respective events.
Sgt. Knapp, son of Darlington residents, denied Marine re-enlistment for tattoos
Sgt. Daniel Knapp is an exemplary Marine and is being denied a re-enlistment opportunity due to having one too many tattoos. Knapp is the son of George and Andrea Knapp of Darlington, S.C. After serving his country bravely for six years with an otherwise top notch record, Sgt Knapp’s life long dream of being a career Marine will be ended if this policy is not changed.
Silver Fox Tournament of Champions 2015
The Lamar Civitan Club hosted its annual Silver Fox Tournament of Champions at Governor’s Run Golf Club in Lamar April 30 – May 1. The two-day event features a poolside reception held on Thursday evening, and a Captain’s Choice golf tournament the following day.
County tables business fee proposal
Darlington County has indefinitely tabled a proposal to charge businesses an annual registration fee, this according to county administrator Terence Arrington who addressed the matter at Darlington County Council’s April 20 meeting.
“That item has been pulled and I haven’t identified a date at which it will be put back on council’s agenda for discussion,” said Arrington.
Triple signing day for Falcons
It was a banner day for Darlington High School football as three Falcons signed letters of intent to continue their education and their football careers.