Students work year-round to pull off annual fundraiser
They’ve raised more than $2 million in the past two years for the kids at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital.
Pilot Club officers attend Pilot International Convention
Pilot Club of Darlington President Kimberly Nelson, President-Elect Judy Langley and Secretary Ginger Ridgill recently attended the 98th Pilot International Convention in Chicago. They were among more than 600 Pilots who participated in this global event that drew representatives from more than three countries and geographic areas around the world. Nelson said, “I truly was blessed to spend time with some wonderful ladies in Chicago...
FMU rated as safest college in S.C.
Francis Marion University is the safest college in South Carolina, according to a recent study by Homesnacks.net, a leading online researcher and ranker of American demographics. FMU’s top ranking is based on information culled from the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database, which in turn is based on mandatory crime statistics supplied by colleges and universities. The Clery Act and the Higher Education...
Police: Convenience store robbed again
The U.S. Mini Mart on South Main Street in Darlington has been broken into twice in a four-day period, police say. The store, at 120 South Main, was first burglarized the night of July 12, police said. The second incident took place July 16 about 10:47 p.m. If you have any information on the suspect’s identity, call Darlington Police at 843-398-4026 or 843-398-4920.
Improve privacy and security at home
Living in close proximity to one’s neighbors has its benefits. But many homeowners would no doubt admit that privacy at home is a good thing. Whether homeowners are enjoying their yard in spring or summer or simply want their in-home activities to be less obvious to neighbors, their privacy is a year-round concern. If privacy is a concern, homeowners can take certain steps to ensure their homes stay or become the sanctuaries they were...