Coker’s Samuels surpasses 1,000 career points
Donte Samuels surpassed 1,000 career points as the Coker College men’s basketball team edged the visiting Newberry College Wolves 89-84 in a back and forth South Atlantic Conference battle Wednesday (Jan. 3) afternoon. The Navy and Gold improved to 7-7 overall and 4-2 in SAC play with the victory. The Cobras grabbed an early 7-0 lead in the opening minutes of action thanks to a couple of jumpers from Demarco Jackson and a three...
Urgent need for blood donors
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors of all blood types to help address a winter blood donation shortage. Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 150 blood drives forced to cancel causing over 5,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This is in addition to seasonal illnesses, such as the flu, and hectic holiday schedules...
Tips to help realize your goals in the year ahead
At the dawn of a new year, many people set goals to motivate themselves to change. But as January 1 drifts further into the rearview mirror, it can be easy to settle into old habits and forget about the resolutions and goals established at the turn of the calendar. Staying on course and achieving one’s goals requires discipline. In addition to working hard, men and women who want to realize their goals in the year ahead can take...
South Carolina African American Heritage Foundation receives grant
The South Carolina African American Heritage Foundation has been awarded funding from South Carolina Humanities to support its project, “MLK50: Where Do We Go From Here?” commemorating 50 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The goal of this project is to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by exploring civil rights activities since the death of Dr. King fifty years ago and what can or should be...
How to find time to exercise
A new year marks a great time to embrace change. Many people do just that by making resolutions designed to improve their lives in the year and years ahead. Resolutions regarding personal health are annually among the most popular changes people hope to make at the dawn of a new year. In fact, a quick scan of annual lists citing the most popular resolutions found that pledges to eat healthier and exercise more can be found at or near...