Heckman challenges the community to embrace Five Golden Keys for early childhood growth and learning
World-renowned early childhood education speaker Helle Heckman was in Florence on September 7 to speak about her Five Golden Keys to raising healthy, happy children.
Virgil Wells Stadium prepares for youth football season
Since Darlington City Council purchased Virgil Wells Stadium and the accompanying ball field and tennis courts from the Darlington County School District in March, several improvements have been made and more are on the way.
Life-long NASCAR fan finally visits Darlington Raceway
Thousands of fans filled Darlington Raceway over Labor Day Weekend, perhaps none more excited than Jeannette Good.
Brunson-Dargan Elementary staff invited to Charlotte to discuss financial literacy curriculum
Faculty and staff from Brunson-Dargan Elementary School (BDE) recently represented the school in Charlotte, North Carolina, as keynote speakers at an event hosted by the Vanguard Group. Principal Ada Sindab, along with teachers Regina Parker and Rebecca Watson, spoke about how BDE has implemented the Vanguard Group’s “My Classroom Economy” program to teach students financial literacy. “My Classroom Economy is a program that enables...
FMU thoroughfare renamed Heyward Drive
One of the primary thoroughfares on the Francis Marion University campus has new name. At a ceremony last week, university officials held a dedication ceremony for the new Heyward Drive. The naming honors Dr. Joseph E. “Joe” Heyward, who served FMU for more than 30 years as an instructor, administrator and provost. Heyward Drive is the main east-west street on the FMU campus. It was previously called Patriot Drive. FMU President Dr....
