Coker Cobras Sports Updates
Tennis The Coker College men’s tennis team wrapped up play at the FMU Invitational on Sunday (Sept. 23) with multiple placewinners. Hunter Horton earned third place and Melwin Krall recorded a fourth place finish in flight A singles, while Justus Lehmann finished sixth in flight B singles. After dropping tight matches in the semifinals, Horton and Krall fell to the third place match. Both Cobras competed hard against one another...
Pee Dee Math, Science & Technology Academy Awarded SC Department of Education Subgrant
BISHOPVILLE– Pee Dee Math, Science & Technology Academy (PDMSTA) has been awarded the South Carolina Department of Education Subgrant for the development and implementation of a 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC). The purpose of the program is to provide, during non-school hours, opportunities for communities to establish activities in community learning centers that provide options for academic enrichment, including...
Beware of scams in the wake of Hurricane Florence
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is advising consumers to be on the lookout for scams in the wake of Hurricane Florence. Scammers often follow the headlines in search of their next victims. Keep the following in mind to protect your personal information and money. Avoid falling victim to a charity scam with these tips: • Seek out a charity that needs your support. Be cautious of groups that...
Hooters and Hendrick Extend Sponsorship
Hooters has expanded its association with 12-time NASCAR Cup Series champions Hendrick Motorsports with a new contract that extends its primary sponsorship of driver Chase Elliott and the No. 9 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 team for three years. Hooters, the iconic American restaurant brand with a deep history in NASCAR, will be a primary sponsor of the No. 9 team for three NASCAR Cup races each season from 2019-2021. The company joined...
SCDNR Declares Temporary Hunting Closures in Portions of the Pee Dee and Waccamaw River Drainages
Due to the extreme high river level and widespread flooding following Hurricane Florence, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has declared a temporary closure for hunting within the Pee Dee and Waccamaw River drainage systems on all game species except for alligator, doves, teal, Canada geese, hogs and coyotes. The Department has received contacts from numerous concerned sportsmen. The flooding has created...
