The ‘virtual academy’ plan
The Darlington County School Board has approved the creation of the Darlington County Virtual Academy, a new K-12 program that will operate completely online.
How we got on DHEC’s high-risk list
The state health department had just raised the county’s COVID-19 risk level.
Board aims to reopen schools Sept. 8 But COVID-19 could upend plans, keep students home with online classes
Sept. 8 is the target date for Darlington County’s public schools to reopen – but everything depends on how hard COVID-19 hits the county between now and then.
Hartsville council hears flood-relief strategies
By Samantha Lyles Staff Writer slyles@newsandpress.net The July 14 meeting of Hartsville City Council offered some hope for city residents plagued by stormwater and flooding troubles. David Brandes, South Carolina operations manager with engineering firm R.L. Robinson, presented council members with findings from a recent field survey, and spoke of plans to help clear out drainage ditches to mitigate stormwater flooding impacts. The...
Deputy recovers stolen gun during traffic stop
A Cheraw man was being held after a Darlington County sheriff’s deputy found a stolen gun in his car, officials said.
Darlington County School District releases revised 2020-21 calendar
At its July meeting, the Darlington County Board of Education approved a revised calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.