‘Cruise-In’ at Joe’s Grill
The Darlington Cruisers Car Club will present its annual “Cruise-In” at Joe’s Grill June 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Held at Joe’s Grill for more than 30 years, this event has become a favorite for car enthusiasts. Trophies for first, second and third place will be awarded in nine classes. Many door prizes will be given away. Proceeds will be donated to needy organizations. For more, call 843-858-0902 or...
Hartsville High students win Keep Darlington County Beautiful art contest
Kendall McRae and Mikayla Reighard, both Hartsville High School students, are the first and second place winners of the 2019 Keep Darlington County Beautiful annual art contest. Gary White, recycling coordinator for Darlington County Environmental Services, congratulated both students on their outstanding submissions, both centered on the theme of “A Cleaner Future For Our County.” “The Keep Darlington County Beautiful group has the...
Jane Windham’s recipe for Rum Balls
These no bake rum balls are a tasty adult-only treat. Prep Time 30 minutes Servings 36 balls Ingredients 1 11 ounce box of vanilla wafers crushed 2 cups pecan pieces 2 tablespoons Special Dark cocoa 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar divided 4 tablespoons syrup 1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring 1/4 cup rum Instructions Pour the crushed vanilla wafers in a large mixing bowl. Add the pecan pieces to the crushed vanilla wafers. Add 1 cup...
Coker awards Excellence in Teaching scholarships
Coker College recently awarded full-tuition Excellence in Teaching scholarships to two deserving Teachers of the Year. An M.Ed. in Literacy Studies scholarship was awarded to Joshua Jennings, an English teacher and chair of the English department at Lake City Early College High School in Lake City and 2018-2019 Teacher of the Year for Florence District 3. An M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instructional Technology scholarship was awarded to...
FDTC adult and dual enrollment students qualify for funds
Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) has received funding through the S.C. Workforce and Industrial Needs Scholarship (S.C. WINS), which allows many of its students, including those enrolled in dual enrollment courses, to earn college credit at little to no cost. S.C. WINS is an S.C. Technical College System scholarship program designed to fill the workforce shortages in the state. S.C. WINS will cover the tuition cost of...