School board votes to merge Lamar and Spaulding elementary schools
The Darlington County School Board met on April 13 and unanimously voted to close one school in Lamar, saving the district between $50,000 – $100,000 per year.
Police body cameras in Society Hill
By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net Police Chief Matt Hill addressed Society Hill Town Council and residents in attendance near the beginning of the meeting about the recent controversy in South Carolina about the use of police cameras. “In light of what’s been going on TV with the police shooting, I wanted to show that what we wear is this camera on my shirt,” pointing to a lapel camera. “It’s pretty simple. I just press...
Lamar business closer to expansion
Lamar Town Council convened its regular meeting April 13, and announced a step forward in the expansion of a local business.
Pate Elementary School Honor Roll 3rd Quarter
Pate Elementary honor roll for third quarter.
April Teacher Feature winners chosen
The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum “Teacher Feature” winners for April 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. Honorees for April are: •...
Taste of Darlington 2015
The Taste of Darlington 2015 was held on Thursday, April 16 at the Darlington Raceway, an annual fundraiser for the Darlington Downtown Development Association.
After eating, attendees stayed to dance, proving that a little bit of rain never dampens the spirits of food lovers!