State Capital Report
Submitted By Rep. Robert Q. Williams SC House District #62 The House of Representatives approved seven bills that draw upon the work of the special House Opioid Abuse Prevention Study Committee that was appointed by the Speaker of the House to examine the growing misuse of prescription painkillers and recommend legislative actions to counter the epidemic of ruinous addiction and fatal overdoses. • The House amended, approved, and sent...
Try something new with sweet potato chorizo mole
Traditional mole sauce typically gets some of its depth from the addition of bittersweet chocolate. This recipe for “Sweet Potato Chorizo Mole” from Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond’s “Almost Meatless” (Ten Speed Press) utilizes bittersweet chocolate as well. The result is a flavorful dish that’s sure to please.
Coker College to Host First-Ever Alumni Dance Concert
Coker College’s dance department is hosting its first-ever alumni dance concert on Friday, April 20, 7:30 p.m. in the Watson Theater. Meredith Sims, assistant professor of dance at Coker College says, “This opportunity to showcase our alumni allows us to share with the Coker community the many talents of these performers. It allows these artists to come back home, so to speak, to share their artistry and reconnect with faculty, staff,...
Better Business Bureau warns of phony debt collection scam
The Better Business Bureau of Coastal Carolina is warning local businesses to be aware that a new scam that targets businesses by pretending to be the Better Business Bureau is trying to trick businesses into paying overdue fees and dues. While this has been prominent in the Midwest, it is important that the business community know the threat may reach the Carolinas soon. Multiple reports from BBB Accredited Businesses have come in to...
Reed graduates from Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government
Councilmember Elaine Reed from the City of Darlington has graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government. Graduates received their certificates during the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s Hometown Legislative Action Day. Established in 1986, the Institute is a program of the Municipal Association of South Carolina that gives municipal officials a strong foundation in the operation of local...