Fixing S.C.’s bad roads, bridges could take longer than a decade
The S.C. Department of Transportation wants to fix the state’s bad roads and bridges over a 10-year period, but it might not hit that target at the rate projects are being completed, a review by The Nerve found.
Dickerson’s arm and Blackmon’s bat lead Darlington over West Florence
Bryant Dickerson’s complete game shutout and Jake Blackmon’s three RBIs were the catalyst for Darlington Post 13’s 7-0 opening season victory over West Florence Green May 28 at home.
Now is the time to prepare landscapes and gardens for ravages of hurricane season
The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1 and Clemson horticulture agents have a few tips for South Carolina gardeners and homeowners to use to protect their landscapes from the havoc of wind and flooding.
Summer basketball league forming
The Darlington Area Recreation Department is forming a summer basketball league for boys and girls ages 7-16. The deadline is June 13. The cost is $25. Kids must bring their birth certificate. For more, call the Recreation Department at 843-398-4030.
DCSD’s Project SEARCH graduates first students
The first students to complete the Project SEARCH program in Darlington County School District (DCSD) earned their certificates May 29 in a ceremony held at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. Charles Tyler Gainey and Christen Lindsey Bladel each completed the nine-month internship program, which the hospital hosted throughout the school year. Family, friends, hospital staff and administration, as well as school district faculty...
DCSD honors retiring employees at banquet
The Darlington County School District (DCSD) celebrated 33 of its most dedicated employees May 23 during the annual Retirement Ceremony and Banquet. The retirees and their families filled the Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology’s Conference Center for an evening of entertainment, reflection and food, provided by Hidden Treasures Catering. Tim Newman, DCSD superintendent, praised the retirees for all the blood, sweat and...