Young Leaders in Training recognized

Fifteen young men and women received their Certificates of Completion as Leaders in Training, a program sponsored by the City of Darlington Police Department and supported by the Darlington County School District and the City of Darlington. The ceremony took place at 9am on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the Darlington City Hall, located at 400 Pearl St., in Darlington. The program is designed to empower children to grow into successful, contributing members of our communities by building character, providing academic support and imparting essential life skills. On hand to present the certificates and awards were Sgt. Kimberly Nelson and Darlington City Police Chief James “Jimmy” Davis. Also in attendance were City Manager John Payne, numerous educators and sponsors of the program, as well as those individuals who have been extremely instrumental in the success of the program. The youths who achieved success in completing the program are pictured here (not in order): Antonia Baker, Antonetta Baker, Antonette Baker, Tramelle Brown, Cameron Coe, Simeon Davis, Stephen Davis, Breanna Dease, Brycen Dease, Aniyah Dixon, Brandon Fulton, Rylan Jackson, Joseph McClain, Kingston Pettigrew, Zephaniah Pettigrew, Cayden Washington and Alexia Williams. Also included here are Sgt. Kimberly Nelson, City Manager John Payne and City of Darlington Police Chief James “Jimmy” Davis, numerous educators and sponsors. PHOTO BY STEPHAN DREW