South Carolina Supreme Court releases divided opinion on Diocese of South Carolina
COLUMBIA– In a 77 page opinion, the South Carolina Supreme Court reversed portions of an earlier lower court ruling. In February 2015, circuit court Judge Diane Goodstein ruled that the Diocese of South Carolina, its trustees and the 50 parishes — representing 80 percent of the members — that disassociated with the Diocese successfully withdrew from The Episcopal Church (TEC) in 2012, taking all their property, including...
FMU professor warns of bogus eclipse glasses
Before you peer towards the heavens to view the Great American Eclipse on Aug. 21, be sure you’re protecting your eyes with eclipse glasses – not sunglasses – that are properly ISO-rated. A slew of bogus eclipse glasses have hit the market as the celestial event of the century nears. That’s led to some concerns, and a warning, from Francis Marion University Professor of Astronomy and Director of the Dooley Planetarium Dr. Jeannette...
Coker adds Thompson to athletics administrative staff
Coker College added Halle Thompson to is athletics administrative staff, Dr. Lynn Griffin, vice president of athletics and athletic facilities, announced. Thompson will be focusing her efforts on student success and compliance. “I am extremely excited to have Halle join our administrative team,” said Associate AD for Internal Operations Jennifer Bell. “She brings a tremendous amount of energy to a role that is brand...
The Darlington Lions Club award Scholarship
The Darlington Lions Club is proud to announce the recipient of the 2017 college scholarship is Ashley Ray of Darlington. Pictured is First Vice President George Chace, Jr., Ashley Ray and Tim Ray. Ashley will be attending Anderson University. She is the daughter of Tim and Linda Ray of Darlington.
Dream Flights returns for third year to Darlington
Ageless Aviation Dream Foundation (Dream Flights) will be returning to Branhams Airport in Darlington on September 1 and 2. This is the third year that they have decided to return as part of the Darlington Raceway Bojangles’ Southern 500 Race Weekend events. The Dream Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring seniors and United States Military Veterans. Their mission is to give back to those who have given. The...
Pee Dee Coalition works to empower Girl Scouts through self-defense training
The mission of the Girl Scout organization is building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. With this in mind, Troop 423 contacted Ms. Tracy Williamson, ROAR Coordinator at the Pee Dee Coalition, to find out what tools were available to enable girls to more confidently navigate various situations that arise as they become more independent such as dating, heading off to college, and driving...