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In today's newsletter:

  • Could Darlington students really attend Coker University tuition-free in 2027?
  • See which Darlington County students nailed perfect scores this year
  • Why Darlington County deputies and the DEA raided a Hartsville home

Also on today's calendar: Aynor JV Football @ Darlington and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 66.
  • Monday: Humid with some sun, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Coker University president discusses free tuition initiative, other reduced programs (wbtw.com) — Darlington County families could see 100% Coker University tuition covered starting in 2027 through the new Pee Dee Promise, if income and GPA requirements are met. The initiative targets students from Darlington and nine other counties, using federal, state, and institutional aid to remove cost barriers and keep local graduates studying close to home with expanded undergraduate and graduate financial support.
   

2. School District celebrates record wave of Academic Excellence (newsandpress.net) — Students across Darlington County School District, including several from Darlington High School, earned perfect scores on state SC READY and End-of-Course exams, setting a new benchmark for local academic excellence. The school board also honored top-attendance schools and recognized Board Member Vickie Carrieri for her advocacy for adult learners, underscoring a district-wide focus on achievement and persistence.
   

3. Darlington County drug unit, DEA search Hartsville home (wpde.com) — Darlington County deputies and DEA agents searched a home on Blanding Drive near Hartsville, taking several people into custody in an ongoing investigation involving suspected drugs and weapons. Names and specific charges have not yet been released, but Sheriff Michael August said more information will be shared as the case develops, so Darlington County residents should expect further updates.
   

4. SC Lawmakers urge Governor to ease diesel rules for farmers and loggers as fuel prices reach record levels (newsandpress.net) — Farmers and loggers in Darlington County could see relief at the pump if a new request to the governor gains traction. Local lawmakers Richie Yow and Cody Mitchell are urging Henry McMaster to temporarily relax penalties on using dyed diesel in agricultural vehicles, arguing record fuel prices are squeezing family farms during the critical 2026 harvest season.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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