USC initiative helps fill gaps amid teacher shortage
University of South Carolina More than 5,300 teachers left South Carolina public schools at the end of the 2018-19 school year. That seems like a staggering number, but it’s not an anomaly. It puts students at risk of missing out on the quality instruction they need and deserve, and the University of South Carolina’s College of Education is stepping in to help with a new initiative aimed at recruiting and retaining teachers. As...
Op-ed: Remembering a journalist
He didn’t like to fly, but he traveled the world, missing the South always.
Tips for waterproofing a basement or crawl space
Water can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Few things have the potential to damage a home as much as water. From leaks to flooding to moisture problems like mold, water can wreak havoc on a home. Basements or crawl spaces are areas of a home where water can do the most damage. Basements and crawl spaces tend to be the lowest-lying spots in a home, and therefore prime spots for water to enter. Water problems in these areas can...
Jewelry Tips for Valentine’s
Valentine’s Day is rife with tradition. Couples may have their own unique traditions, but others, like Valentine’s Day date nights, are widely popular. One Valentine’s Day tradition many couples embrace is the exchange of gifts. Shoppers might not need much advice when purchasing heart-shaped boxes of chocolates or flowers for their sweethearts. However, when shopping for jewelry, Vmay feel as though they’re in over their heads. The...
Deputies investigating armed robbery in Dovesville area
Darlington County sheriff’s deputies are investigating an armed robbery at the A&T convenience store in the Dovesville community that occurred around 9:30 a.m. Jan. 21. According to investigators, two armed men entered the store, assaulted the clerk and took various items. Investigators have released images of the two suspects from the store’s surveillance system. If you recognize either of these men, you are asked to contact...