South Carolina African American Heritage Foundation receives grant
The South Carolina African American Heritage Foundation has been awarded funding from South Carolina Humanities to support its project, “MLK50: Where Do We Go From Here?” commemorating 50 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The goal of this project is to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by exploring civil rights activities since the death of Dr. King fifty years ago and what can or should be...
How to find time to exercise
A new year marks a great time to embrace change. Many people do just that by making resolutions designed to improve their lives in the year and years ahead. Resolutions regarding personal health are annually among the most popular changes people hope to make at the dawn of a new year. In fact, a quick scan of annual lists citing the most popular resolutions found that pledges to eat healthier and exercise more can be found at or near...
SC National Guard to host resource fair
A Military Career and Resource Fair will be held Jan. 10 at the Florence Armory, 400 South Greer Road in Florence. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans, Active/Retired Service Members and Family Members are invited to connect with local employers, state agencies, and organizations that provide employment and military / veteran services. Meet with Service Member & Family Care representatives in the following...
Coker College re-opens scholarship applications for June 2018 M.ED. Cohorts
Coker College is now accepting applications for the Excellence in Teaching Scholarship, open to all educators in South Carolina who have been named Teacher of the Year and wish to pursue a Master’s of Education at Coker College. The scholarship applies to all past and current Teachers of the Year, and it offers the final term of their graduate coursework at no cost. One outstanding teacher will also be offered a full scholarship for...
County Council discusses CTC, road repairs
Darlington County Council convened their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 2, and discussed the county’s relationship with the County Transportation Committee.