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....
Groundbreaking ceremony held at Cain Elementary
Members of the Darlington community joined the Darlington County Board of Education and DCSD superintendent Tim Newman for an August 28 groundbreaking ceremony to formally kick off construction of a new elementary school.
Williams takes aim at State House and Congress
SC House Representative Robert Williams (Democrat, District 62) has a lot on his plate these days; he’s running for re-election to the General Assembly, and also mounting a challenge to incumbent Republican Congressman Tom Rice for the District 7 US House seat.
