Local student news Jan. 31, 2018
Furman University announces fall 2017 Dean’s List The following Furman University students who live in your area are included on the dean’s list for the 2017 fall semester. Furman’s dean’s list is composed of full-time undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher on a four-point system. • Tammy Ray, Darlington, daughter of Mr. Tim Ray and Mrs. Linda Ray • Jennifer Griggs, Hartsville,...
Did you know? Super Bowl
While Super Bowl LI, which was played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on February 5, 2017, featured a thrilling come-from-behind victory by the New England Patriots over the Atlanta Falcons, the very first Super Bowl, played on January 15, 1967, provided no such intrigue. A 35-10 victory by the Green Bay Packers over the Kansas City Chiefs, the AFL-NFL World Championship Game (the game would only retroactively be known as “Super...
Wofford students travel abroad participating in independent study
Several Wofford students are participating in independent study interims while traveling abroad during January. Warren Matthews, a member of the class of 2018, from Darlington, is completing an independent study Interim in Senegal. Linxi Xu, a member of the class of 2018, from Darlington, is completing an independent study Interim in China. An independent study Interim is one in which a student pursues research of either a traditional...
Someone remembers – someone cares
It’s true that some people are healthier than others, but the uncomfortable facts reveal the human body is generally frail and vulnerable.
FMU’s Dooley Planetarium celebrates 40 years
When Francis Marion University’s Dooley Planetarium opened 40 years ago, the Pee Dee region was presented with a distinctive new venue for education and, yes, entertainment. The planetarium honored its unique lineage, and its namesake, former FMU Professor Ed Dooley, as it celebrated its 40th anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 3 p.m. The Dooley Planetarium is one of only five planetariums in the state and the only in the northeast...
Backyard Stargazer for Feb. 2018
February is here and a somewhat rare event is about to happen. With the “Blue” Moon on the last day of January, and the next Full Moon on the 2nd day of March, February has no Full Moon. When this occurs it’s “unofficially” called a Black Moon.