SC Farm Bureau Federation President issues statement on failure of Farm Bill
By a vote of 198-213, House Bill 2 was rejected last week on the House Floor in Washington, D.C. This bill is extremely important to farmers across South Carolina and all across the nation. “I am very disappointed that the House did not pass the 2018 Farm Bill. This legislation is an important safety net for farmers. As was evidenced during the flood in 2015, the crop insurance we have is not enough, and if we remove that safety net...
Eleven DCSD student-athletes sign letters of intent
Eleven student-athletes from Darlington County School District recently signed letters of intent to play collegiate sports next year. The students represent Lamar, Darlington and Hartsville. Rashard Coleman from Lamar High School will play baseball for Florence-Darlington Technical College. Six students from Hartsville High School signed letters of intent: • Kyron Gray will play basketball for East Georgia State College. • Myesha...
Sonoco to acquire Conitex Sonoco joint venture
Sonoco has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 70 percent interest in the joint venture of Conitex Sonoco for approximately $133 million in cash. Conitex Sonoco is a vertically integrated, global leader in the manufacture of paper-based cones and tubes used in the textile industry. The transaction is subject to normal international regulatory reviews and is expected to close in the third...
Coker’s Lott receives National Championship Award from Ursuline’s Perry
Sports can teach us many life lessons. They teach us work ethic, dedication, courage, and how to deal with adversity. Coker’s Darroneshia Lott is a prime example of what sports can teach us. The senior from Pensacola, Fla. dedicated herself to being the best runner she could be. Her strong work-ethic led her to All-American honors in the 2017 outdoor track & field 800-meter race, 2017 cross country championships, and the...
Coker College Awards 2018 Excellence in Teaching Scholarships
Coker College recently awarded full-tuition Excellence in Teaching scholarships to two deserving Teachers of the Year. A M.Ed. in Literacy Studies scholarship was awarded to Tonya Woodson, a reading recovery teacher at North Vista Elementary in Florence and 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year for Lamar Elementary School, and a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instructional Technology scholarship was awarded to Regan Moore, a science teacher at...
