The Sorry State of Women in our State
By Phil Noble It has always been a source of great bewilderment to me the huge hypocritical gulf between how we as Southern men talk about women – and how we treat them. Our historic culture is that we put women on a pedestal, we dress them in hoop skirts, we praise the Scarlet O’Hara strong women types, are chivalrous defenders of the virtues of Southern womanhood, always looking to help a fair damsel in distress – and on and on. On...
Living on Purpose: When life doesn’t make sense
By Dr. William Holland There are times we become confused and will not be able to figure out a way to solve our problems. Life is not always a smooth interstate and it’s good to remember that God is with us when we encounter unexpected roadblocks and detours. In these stressful situations, we can know that delays do not necessarily mean denial but could be an opportunity for us to stretch our faith and learn more about trusting God....
Coker creates Excellence in Teaching Scholarship
Coker College is offering an Excellence in Teaching Scholarship for Teachers of the Year in South Carolina who wish to further their education. Any K-12 educator who has been designated as a Teacher of the Year by their school, district, or the S.C. Department of Education in 2017 or years past is eligible for a term of graduate coursework at no cost. Two deserving applicants will receive a full scholarship for the entirety of their...
Hartsville resident receives Hospice “Fruit of the Spirit” Award
Mrs. Cynthia Benjamin of Hartsville Presented with “Fruit of the Spirit” Award by Agapé Hospice of the Pee Dee (covering Florence, Darlington, Lee, Chesterfield and Marlboro counties) on June 29, 2017 at the Darlington Country Club. Just over a year ago Cynthia Benjamin, a life-long Hartsville resident became caught up inside a healthcare crisis when her husband Calvin fell in front of their home on the very morning of a scheduled...
Youth Leaders Learn Agriculture at SC Farm Bureau Conference
Newberry, SC – Forty rising high school juniors and seniors from across South Carolina recently participated in the South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation’s (SCFB) 2017 Youth Leadership Conference in Newberry, SC. The conference, held on the Campus of Newberry College June 11-14, allowed students to gain valuable leadership skills and a better understanding of SC agriculture. “Our Youth Leadership Conference, sponsored by the SCFB...