How to reduce skin cancer during the winter months
Sunscreen and the great outdoors go hand-in-hand during the warmer months of the year. For instance, few people can imagine spending a day at the beach without first covering their skin in sunscreen. But skin also must be protected when spending time outdoors in winter. The World Health Organization notes that one in every three cancers diagnosed across the globe is skin cancer. While that’s a scary notion, it’s important to note that...
Francis Marion to celebrate ‘Golden Year’ at Homecoming 2020
Francis Marion University’s 50th anniversary Homecoming week will kick off Jan. 27 with a bevy of activities and events fitting for the University’s semicentennial throughout the week. The big event, Homecoming Day itself, is Saturday, Feb. 1. FMU’s 2020 Homecoming will be highlighted by Saturday’s basketball doubleheader with the men’s and women’s teams facing off against Georgia Southwestern State University in a Peach Belt...
Taxpayer, ratepayer tab totals $9 million so far for review of secret Santee Cooper bids
Eight private firms hired by the state to evaluate proposals for the sale or management of state-owned utility Santee Cooper have charged a total of more than $9.2 million – $5 million of it covered by taxpayers – for their work, newly released records show.
Nearly 250 students perform for 6th Annual DCSD All-County Music Festival
The Darlington County community packed the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center at Coker University recently for the 6th Annual All-County Music Festival. The event, hosted by the Darlington County School District (DCSD), featured 249 talented students from across the district. “This festival gave us another remarkable performance. The students amaze me with their talent and ability to learn music at a higher...
Repairing damaged driveways
Asphalt and concrete driveways are common throughout suburban neighborhoods. They are as much a part of a home as lawns, decks and other exterior elements. Regardless of how they’re utilized, driveways need to be cared for and maintained to retain their appearance and function. Even the most durable driveways can suffer from cracks and pits over time. As cracks form, they pave the way for more deterioration if they are not...