Coker student-athletes send love, support and clothes to Hurricane Harvey Victims
Coker College student-athletes have heard the call to action, and donated clothing items to the victims of Hurricane Harvey. Led by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, the Cobras sent multiple boxes of t-shirts, shorts, travel gear, and bags that were donated by several of the Cobra athletic teams. With rainfall topping 50 inches in some areas, Harvey devastated a large region of Texas stretching from the Houston area into...
Holland Column: We are passionate about what we love
By Dr. William Holland A while back, a good friend wanted to know if I would teach her husband how to play the guitar. Though I have led worship in church for years, I am not really what you would call a guitarist. I enjoy writing songs and using the music as a vehicle to relay messages about the Christian life. Anyway, she had an old guitar in the attic and thought it would be wonderful to hear her husband develop a musical gift. He...
Duke Energy named to top sustainability index for 12th straight year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Continuing to build on a smarter and more sustainable energy future, Duke Energy today was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 12th consecutive year. In the electric utility sector, 17 North American companies were evaluated for the index, and five were selected. “Being listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 12 straight years clearly reflects Duke Energy’s commitment...
Florence-Darlington Technical College Automotive Students guests of STP at Darlington Raceway
Fifteen Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Automotive Technology students were guests of STP and enjoyed an experience of a lifetime during the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, September 3. While at the track Too Tough To Tame, FDTC Auto Tech students toured the legendary track and learned firsthand how NASCAR teams operate on a race weekend. The experience was all courtesy of STP, a longtime partner...
GSSM welcomes two Darlington County students
Jacob Pritchett and Chasity Waldron, of Darlington County, have been accepted to the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) in Hartsville. They join students from across South Carolina to form the Class of 2019. GSSM students moved onto campus in mid-August and classes started August 14. This year, the School celebrates 276 students representing 128 high schools and 35 counties. Jacob Pritchett, son of...