Duke Energy named to top sustainability index for 12th straight year
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Continuing to build on a smarter and more sustainable energy future, Duke Energy today was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for North America for the 12th consecutive year. In the electric utility sector, 17 North American companies were evaluated for the index, and five were selected. “Being listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 12 straight years clearly reflects Duke Energy’s commitment...
Florence-Darlington Technical College Automotive Students guests of STP at Darlington Raceway
Fifteen Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Automotive Technology students were guests of STP and enjoyed an experience of a lifetime during the Bojangles’ Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sunday, September 3. While at the track Too Tough To Tame, FDTC Auto Tech students toured the legendary track and learned firsthand how NASCAR teams operate on a race weekend. The experience was all courtesy of STP, a longtime partner...
GSSM welcomes two Darlington County students
Jacob Pritchett and Chasity Waldron, of Darlington County, have been accepted to the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) in Hartsville. They join students from across South Carolina to form the Class of 2019. GSSM students moved onto campus in mid-August and classes started August 14. This year, the School celebrates 276 students representing 128 high schools and 35 counties. Jacob Pritchett, son of...
Paddle sports enthusiasts to enjoy free fall Paddlefest
Whether you are new to paddle sports or want to learn a new skill, Fall Paddlefest will allow paddle sport enthusiasts to learn basic techniques of kayaking, kayak fishing, paddleboarding, and family canoeing. The City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation department has partnered with Naturally Outdoors to bring this free event to Lawton Park, 716 Prestwood Dr., on Sept. 24, from 2 to 6p.m. One of the goals of Naturally Outdoors is to...
Students can read their way to the Big Game
Your child’s ability to read is a critical predictor of educational and lifelong success. Help establish a strong literacy foundation for your child and support the Gamecock & Clemson championship traditions by participating in the South Carolina Department of Education’s 2017 Read Your Way to the Big Game contest. All pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade students who read six books will qualify to win tickets to the Clemson vs....