Spring Break program a success at Washington St. Elementary
By Melissa Rollins, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net Project Intercept to Empower was held at Washington St. Elementary School April 17 – 20. Darlington County School District Safety, Security and Risk Management Technician Kim Nelson started the program for the district after a similar program through the Darlington Police Department was successful. Nelson said that she was thrilled with the program and the kids who signed up. “I am...
Masons act to preserve historic charter
Preserving historic documents is one of the key missions of the Darlington County Historical Commission, and last week Commission director Brian Gandy got the chance to help members of the 9th Masonic District Riven Rock #60 rescue and preserve their 114-year-old charter for the benefit of generations to come.
Darlington Professional Women present annual award
On Wednesday, April 19, the Darlington Professional Women Club recognized their 2017 ‘Woman of the Year’ winner during a meeting at the Darlington Country Club. Current club president Lisa Rock, a past recipient of the award, told those present that the award is given every April. “Today is one of those special meetings where we get to recognize a member of our club who goes above and beyond in her job, for our community and for this...
Francis Marion University’s Jokisch named to prestigious scientific panel
FLORENCE – Dr. Derek Jokisch’s interest in an obscure corner of the world of radiation dosimetry has earned him a place on a prestigious government panel and a unique trip to Russia to assist a group of international scientists studying the long-term health effects of radiation on humans. Jokisch, professor of Physics and chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Francis Marion University, was recently named a member...
Celebrate 25 years of Letter Carriers Food Drive
On Saturday, May 13, the National Association of Letter Carriers with the support of the U.S. Postal Service, the Rural Letter Carriers Association, the United Way and the AFL-CIO will participate in the 25th annual Letter Carriers National Food Drive. This event is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. Thanks to the generous support of postal customers and partners, over 80 million pounds of food was donated to aid millions...