Darlington City Manager resigns
After nearly three years of dedicated service, Darlington City Manager John Payne has announced his decision to step down from his position to pursue an opportunity in Charleston.
The Million Dollar Quartet
I go back now, back to August 1, 2012. That’s the day the University of South Carolina Press published Save The Last Dance For Me.
Origins of Black History Month
Black History Month, observed annually in February, stands as a testament to the rich and diverse contributions of African Americans to the cultural, social, political, and economic tapestry of the United States.
Black History Month — They built this country and much of what’s in it
The history of the United States is woven with the diverse threads of its people, and among those threads, the contributions of African-Americans stand out prominently.
Black History Month — Annie Green Nelson: From poverty to praised, published author
Annie Green Nelson, born on December 5, 1902, in Darlington County, South Carolina, holds the distinction of being the state’s first known, published, female African-American author.
Black History Month — Stephen Presley: A Spiritual leader
In the year 1820, amidst the shadows of slavery that loomed over the United States, a remarkable figure named Father Stephen Presley emerged into a world defined by oppression and hardship.
