Pee Dee Speech & Hearing commemorates 50 years
The Pee Dee Speech & Hearing Center (PDSH) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1968. In celebration of its service, PDSH will host a fundraiser at Seminar Brewing on September 13, 2018. The event will feature food, drinks and games with music provided by Felonious Funk (featuring former members of the Woodys). The Center staff and board members invite the public to come share our celebration of 50 years of...
Simpson signs nine to 2018-19 men’s tennis roster
Coker College Head Men’s Tennis Coach Tom Simpson has announced the singing of nine new recruits to the 2018-19 men’s tennis team. The Cobras finished 11-11 overall last season, improving their win total by three matches from the previous season. The full list of recruits includes Bradley Bomar, Mitchell Davies, Eli Dykema, Pablo Gonzalo-Saul, Melwin Krall, Isaac MacMillan, Max Sturgess, Stephen Wills, and Fabrizio Tucci....
DCSD Red Apple Passes available
Darlington County residents wishing to participate in the Darlington County School District’s Red Apple Pass program now have three extra opportunities to register. Eligible individuals may always register at the school district’s administration building, located at 120 E. Smith Ave. in Darlington. This year, Red Apple Pass registration events will also be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lamar Library on Aug. 23, the Hartsville...
Reduce kids’ risk of getting colds at school
School-aged kids who catch colds or the flu from their classmates can quickly spread those colds to their family members, who then might spread the colds further when they go to work. Preventing the spread of colds and flu at school is a team effort that requires the assistance of not just parents, but also teachers and students. Still, parents might be the first line of defense when it comes to preventing the spread of cold and flu...
Clemson researcher studying in-field variability on cotton yields and quality
BLACKVILLE — Most cotton seeds found in individual seed lots are created equally, but not every seed has an opportunity to reach its full potential. Clemson precision agriculture engineer Kendall Kirk wants to help explain why. Kirk’s goal is to help more cotton seeds develop into profitable crops by understanding what factors are related to producing high-quality, high-yielding crops. He has received a grant from the South Carolina...