DCSD board leadership and 2026 Hall of Fame inductees (from left): Wanda Hassler, Darlington County Board of Education Chair; Tyler Holloway, grandchild of Annie Mae Peterson; Patricia Ann “Pat” Hewitt; Dr. Alvin Heatley; Robin Tucker, daughter of Jimmy Newsom; Former Gov. David Beasley; Denise Turner, daughter of Jimmy Newsom; Elizabeth “Scottie” Hill; Dr. Matthew Ferguson, DCSD superintendent.