Lydia area shooting being investigated
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately midnight on Sept. 24 in the Lydia area of Darlington County. There is one victim in critical condition. More information will be provided as it becomes available. If you have any information you are asked to contact Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators at (843) 398- 4501 or Crime Stoppers of the Pee Dee at...
Denim & Diamonds benefit to support the New Vision Community Development Corporation senior citizen projects
The New Vision Community Development Corporation has announced their “Denim & Diamonds Affair” to benefit service projects for senior citizens. Boardmember and project coordinator Clarence Ings said the CDC was excited to hold their annual event. “The night will be filled with fun including a DJ who will take us all back to the 80s,” Ings said. “It will also include dinner, dancing and singing artist from the past Supremes,...
Scientist partners with SRNL to repurpose nuclear power byproduct
CLEMSON – From the mining of uranium ore to the storage of used fuel, radioactive waste is generated at every stage of the nuclear fuel cycle, and a Clemson University scientist is pursuing research that could help in handling it. In a collaboration with the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) in Aiken, College of Science professor Stephen Creager of the department of chemistry is working on ways to clean water contaminated by...
FMU students elected to lead S.C. College Republicans
Much can be said about the merits of taking chances and seizing opportunities in college Just ask the three students from Francis Marion University who are now the highest-ranking members of the South Carolina College Republican apparatus. Tyler Hughes, a senior from Cane Branch, was elected the South Carolina College Republican’s (SCCR) chairman over the summer. Austin Halliburton, a senior from Goose Creek is the second vice chair...
Darlington County School District names Teacher of the Year
The Darlington County School District held its annual Teacher of the Year banquet on September 14 at Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology’s new conference center, and the evening’s highlight came when Pate Elementary First Grade teacher LaQuetta Johnson was announced as the county’s top instructor.