Francis Marion trustees ratify program additions
Francis Marion University’s Board of Trustees ratified two new academic programs that will address regional and statewide economic needs at its quarterly meeting on Thursday, March 2 on the FMU campus. The university plans to add a new track – the Biology Secondary Education Option – to its Biology Degree program. The new track is designed to fill the existing and growing need for high school science teachers within the area. Its...
Darlington County Humane Society- Rescue receives grant
The Darlington County Humane Society announced that they are one of 27 animal welfare organizations receiving grant funding to participate in the ASPCA & Subaru Loves Pets Rescue Ride. For the fourth year, thanks to funding from Subaru of America, Inc., the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is granting a total of $150,000 to animal welfare organizations across the country to fund the safe...
GSSM Foundation to honor Nikki Haley, SC Department of Commerce & Team South Carolina
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) Foundation will honor Ambassador Nikki Haley, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and Team South Carolina with the 2017 Townes Award during the Foundation’s 25th annual Townes Toast with a Twist event, Wednesday, March 15, 6-9:30 p.m. at the Downtown Columbia Marriott, 1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201. Named for Dr. Charles H. Townes, South...
Blessing Bags outreach comes to Hartsville
The Hartsville Community Organization Partner Provides Much Needed Boost to Area Residents in Need. “We are excited to announce that in partnership with the Hartsville Church of God, we are supporting their efforts to provide Blessing Bags to area outreaches. Area businesses, Frets and Necks, Crema Coffee, Burry Bookstore, Sacred Space Yoga, Brown & Coker Realty and Seersucker Gypsy are leading the way with generosity, love and...
Georgia Pacific donates to Darlington Fire Department
The Darlington Fire Department recently received a check from Georgia Pacific.