Clemson researchers reveal secrets of parasite that causes African sleeping sickness
CLEMSON — A team of Clemson University researchers wants to protect humans and other mammals from the debilitating and even deadly effects of African sleeping sickness. James Morris, a Clemson professor in the College of Science’s department of genetics and biochemistry, said that studying the cause of the disease is vital because, although the transmission of African sleeping sickness by tsetse flies has been studied for more...
Duke Energy partners with technical college system to expand lineworker training
Duke Energy is partnering with the S.C. Technical College System to invest $1 million in grants to expand training opportunities for much-needed utility lineworkers across the state. The company will need this highly-skilled workforce as it builds a smart, secure and flexible electric infrastructure to better serve customers and keep South Carolina competitive now and in the years ahead. As Duke Energy and other utilities build the...
Veteran Darlington coach to join Hall of Fame
Coach James E. “Weepy” Welch, legendary Darlington (St. John’s) High football coach, will be inducted into the High School Football Coaches’ Hall of Fame at 7 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Crown Reef Resort, 2913 Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach. Welch spent 29 years at St. John’s/Darlington (1944-72) going 180-116-10 (59 percent) and seven years at Kingstree (1938-43) going 28-7-3 (74 percent). At his retirement in 1972, Welch was one of only three...
Darlington High student-athlete signs letter of intent
Left-handed pitcher Anthony Hopkins, a student-athlete at Darlington High School, signed a letter of intent to play baseball next year for North Greenville University. Hopkins inked the commitment at school, surrounded by family and coaches. He finished the 2018 season, his junior year, with a 0.63 ERA through 47 2/3 innings pitched with 73 strikeouts.
Christmas trees brighten the season
Decked out in tinsel, lights, ornaments, and garland, Christmas trees are enduring symbols of the holiday season that boast a rich history. Evergreen trees have been used to celebrate winter festivals for thousands of years, and eventually became associated with Christianity. Plants and trees that remained green all year held special meaning to ancient peoples, and were purported to keep away illness and evil spirits. Germans were...
One SC Fund awards $275,000 for Hurricane Florence relief
The One SC Fund Grants Committee has announced the second round of grant awards for Hurricane Florence relief and recovery projects across South Carolina. Grantees will receive a total of $275,000 to support their projects. To support the fund, visit onescfund.org. To date, the One SC Fund, established by former Gov. Nikki Haley in November 2015 after the “Thousand-Year Flood” to help South Carolinians recovering from a disaster, has...