Program offers FDTC students training at McLeod Health
Two years after launching, the MST Fast Track Program continues to place Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) students into the workforce at McLeod Health. The MST Fast Track Program launched in 2017 and is a partnership between FDTC’s Corporate Workforce and Development, McLeod Health, Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments, SC Works and Eckerd. The program is designed for individuals who aspire to become a medical surgical...
How to maintain your gas grill
Grilling is a wildly popular way to cook meals. According to a 2018 survey from The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, 70 percent of adults in the United States owned a grill in 2017, while 80 percent of Canadians could make that same claim. While grill ownership figures have remained relatively steady over the last 20 years, spending on grills has been on the rise and industry-wide revenue is expected to reach $7.2 billion by...
Darlington County Coordinating Council to apply for community-based grant
The Darlington County Coordinating Council has begun the early planning stages of applying for a community-based grant. The council — made up of several community, healthcare and state agencies — was formed to promote communication between organizations in Darlington County with the goal of collaborating to provide needed services in the county. “It’s not about any one organization, it’s about all of us coming together,”...
Living on Purpose – The Lord will bless His people with peace
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit with a nice elderly lady and she was sharing with me about her health issues and other concerns.
Hartsville High School hires new athletics director
Hartsville High School introduced Barry Harley as its new athletics director last Thursday during a press conference at the school. Harley has served as a teacher and a coach in South Carolina public schools for nearly 40 years. He previously taught and coached football at St. John’s High School in Darlington from 1988-95. HHS Principal Corey Lewis praised Harley’s abilities to strengthen student athletics programs. “I am excited to...