Four Francis Marion University professors honored for teaching, service, research and governance
FLORENCE – Four Francis Marion University faculty members were honored for outstanding individual work during the past year at an annual faculty recognition banquet. Associate Professor of Biology Dr. Jeffrey A. Steinmetz received the Award of Excellence in Teaching; Assistant Professor of Political Science Dr. Will T. Daniel received the Award of Excellence in Scholarship and Research; and Associate Professor of Biology Lisa A....
Camp opportunities aplenty through 4-H
Summer Camp…swimming, fishing, canoeing, gathering around the campfire, roasting marshmallows and making new friends is what summer camp is all about. 4-H has a number of overnight camps to choose from: Summer Science Retreat, Pinckney Leadership Conference, Wild at Webb, Horsemanship Camp and 4-H Summer Club Camps. Summer Science Retreat – June 11-14 at Clemson University Spend four days exploring the STEM departments at Clemson...
Coker College partners with Horry-Georgetown Tech
Coker College has partnered with Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) in Conway, S.C., to offer a fully online bachelor’s degree program in business management for HGTC graduates. After HGTC students earn their associate’s of arts business transfer degree or associate’s of applied science in business administration degree, they can transfer those credits directly into Coker College’s business management program, giving students...
Church News – April 26, 187
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Revival April 26-28 at Covenant Baptist Church, 628 Pocket Road in Darlington. Services begin at 7: 30 p.m. each night. For more information, call 843-858-3220. Flag Football Tailgate Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 552 E. Billy Farrow Hwy. in Darlington, is having a Flag Football and Tailgating on Saturday April 29 beginning at 3 p.m. at the church. There...
Parents can guide but children make their own choices
By Dr. William Holland How many parents have waited for the day when their child’s eyes would suddenly be opened and like the prodigal they will finally see the truth and change their ways? Mothers and fathers dearly love their kids, but unfortunately, things do not always go as planned and many difficult children have caused their parents much worry, sadness, and disappointment. Parents have the perfect opportunity to present...
GSSM students compete in HOSA Conference
Eleven students from the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) recently competed in the South Carolina Heath Occupation Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference in Charleston. Four of the 11 students placed in the top five of their respective events. Brantley Leaphart, child of Loretta and Donald Leaphart of Lexington County, placed fourth in the Researched Persuasive Speaking and Writing...