Carolina Caterpillar awards student scholarships
Caterpillar Inc. dealers in the Carolinas in conjunction with the Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Educational Foundation presented 10 students with a $500 tool scholarship throughout May and June 2017. The scholarships are awarded based on grade point average (GPA), with the exception of one senior student who received the $500 scholarship based off of their Most Improved recognition. Students who received the...
South Carolina new and beginning farmer program accepting applications
COLUMBIA — Farmers getting their feet wet in agribusiness have access to comprehensive entrepreneurial education and business training through a public service program offered by Clemson University. The South Carolina New and Beginning Farmer Program is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 statewide program. The deadline to apply is July 15. A application is online at www.scnewfarmer.org. The South Carolina New and Beginning...
Storyteller kicks off library summer program
The Darlington County Library System is bringing summer fun to all of its branches with weekly programs through July 25. The teen programs kicked off with an upcycle craft project June 5 while the children’s program started June 6 with storyteller Donna Washington. Before the storytelling began Liz Davis, who is in charge of the library’s children’s services, sang a silly song and danced with the kids in the audience to get their...
Cain celebrates May Day
J. L. Cain Elementary School held its annual May Day Friday, May 5. The theme was “America Land of The Free.” Miss Jaimzee Wingate was crowned “May Queen” 2017, she is the daughter of Ms. Jammie Williams and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Goodson . Master DeMarion Stephens was crowned “May King” 2017 he is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Andre Williams. Miss Easton Boaz was crowned “Little Miss” 2017, she is the daughter of Mr....
Local pastor writes book to help others through grief
On November 1, 2015, Bill McEntire’s life changed forever. That was the day that his wife Wanda, his ‘best friend, confidant and critic’ died unexpectedly. McEntire and his wife were married for nearly 30 years after meeting in seminary, both of them planning to be missionaries. God, it seemed, had different plans for them. “God called me into the ministry,” McEntire said. “I accepted Jesus when I was 16 years old. I prayed for over a...
Coker College’s Enactus Team one of top 12 in the nation
Coker College’s Enactus team was named one of the top 12 in the nation at the Enactus United States National Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri. Enactus is an international organization that connects student, academic and business leaders through entrepreneurial-based projects that empower people to transform opportunities into real, sustainable progress for themselves and their communities. Guided by academic advisors and business...