Trinity-Byrnes hires new volleyball coach
Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School has hired Celina Epps as its new varsity girls volleyball coach. “I am very excited to announce Celina Epps as our varsity girls volleyball coach. Celina will bring a tremendous amount of energy, passion and knowledge to our program. Her caring and compassion for both the game and her players will undoubtedly have a tremendous impact upon our institution,” says coach Jared Amell, athletic director at...
COVID-19 BRIEFS
COMPILED BY BOBBY BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONS: The Darlington County School District, determined to give seniors some type of graduation ceremony despite the coronavirus threat, has boiled down their options to two possible scenarios, county Education Superintendent Tim Newman told students and parents April 24 in a video chat on Facebook. One option is a “virtual” graduation that would be live-streamed via the Internet, he said....
Duke Energy Foundation provides funds to South Carolina K-12 education organizations during COVID-19 crisis
The Duke Energy Foundation has announced more than $340,000 in grants to support South Carolina K-12 education programs focused on summer reading loss, STEM and experiential learning. Given the COVID-19 crisis, the Foundation has given each grantee the opportunity for additional flexibility and the option to use the funds to address unforeseen operational challenges. “Nonprofits are on the front lines of the pandemic response. Having...
How certain nutrients affect your body
The effects of proper nutrition on the body are profound. When paired with routine exercise, a diet that’s rich in nutrients can lay the foundation for a long, healthy life. Many people are aware that their bodies need nutrients like protein and carbohydrates every day, but they may not know just what these and other important nutrients do for their bodies. Proteins The online medical resource WebMD notes that the body uses protein to...
‘You can’t make another Winfred Flowers’
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net When Winfred Lewis Flowers passed away April 19 at the age of 76, all of Darlington County lost a good friend. Born in Darlington to E.J. Flowers and Mary Jordan Flowers, Winfred spent his life trying to help the community he loved. After graduating from St. John’s High School in 1962, Flowers served the Navy. He followed up his military service with an 18-year term as Chief Magistrate of...
