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...
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....
Hill-White Wedding
Allison Lynn Hill and Brenda Hanner White were united in marriage on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 5:30 in the afternoon. The wedding took place at The Greenbrier Chapel, The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The ceremony was performed by The Honorable Steve C. Jones, with readings by The Honorable Leigh Martin May, both of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The bride, escorted...
The Citadel announces Spring 2017 Gold Star cadets
CHARLESTON– The Citadel honored the following students with Gold Stars for outstanding academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2016-2017 academic year. Gold Stars are awarded to students that achieve a 3.7 grade point average or higher in a semester. Students that achieve Gold Star recognition are also placed on The Citadel’s Dean’s List. •Ryan Hance of Hartsville •Christopher Russell of Florence About...
DCSD board member recognized for state training
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maureen Thomas, vice chairwoman of the Darlington County Board of Education, earned recognition by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for achievement in the association’s 2016–17 Boardmanship Institute. SCSBA Boardmanship Institute, established in 1982, offers a year-round training curriculum to help board members develop skills and stay abreast of state and national education issues. Workshops focus...