COMMUNITY CALENDAR
This is a listing of local events which have been submitted to us.
Cleanup Darlington Day brings volunteers to Square
A group of volunteers gathered at the Public Square in Darlington on Saturday for Cleanup Darlington Day to beautify the city ahead of NASCAR’s Race Weekend.
Chemistry professor Peterson is named FMU’s Distinguished Professor for the 2021-22 year
Dr. LeRoy “Pete” Peterson Jr., professor of chemistry, was named FMU’s J. Lorin Mason Distinguished Professor for the 2021-22 academic year at a special awards ceremony.
BACKYARD STARGAZER: Coming in May: A total lunar eclipse
In May, if the weather cooperates, a total lunar eclipse will be visible for us to enjoy.
Sonoco names new Vice President of Investor Relations
Sonoco, a leading global sustainable packaging company, announced that Lisa Weeks has been named Vice President of Investor Relations, reporting to Howard Coker, President and CEO.
FMU to hold two separate commencement ceremonies
Francis Marion University will hold two in-person commencement ceremonies this week for its spring 2022 graduating class.

