Sonoco announces a new senior leadership structure
Hartsville-based Sonoco, one of the largest global diversified packaging companies, announced a new senior leadership structure overseeing the company’s global consumer- and industrial-related businesses, according to Rob Tiede, president and chief executive officer. The changes are effective Jan. 1. Vicki Arthur, senior vice president, Plastics Packaging and Protective Solutions, is retiring from Sonoco after 34 years of service....
Five Hartsville High student-athletes sign letters of intent
Five student-athletes from Hartsville High School have signed national letters of intent to play collegiate sports. The ceremony was held inside the school’s arena in front of a large crowd of students, family and friends. Emma Charles will attend Anderson University and play golf. Tessa Fonteneau will attend Erskine College and play soccer. Trae Hannibal will head to the University of South Carolina to play basketball. Jessica...
How to be certain you’re buying safe toys this holiday season
Few things compare to seeing the joy on a child’s face upon opening a holiday gift. Many adults remember holiday gifts they received as children, and holiday shoppers often try to look for gifts that will be just as memorable to the special youngsters in their lives. Shoppers might have kids’ smiles on their minds when holiday shopping, but it’s just as important to focus on safety when buying gifts for children. Prevent Blindness®,...
Army’s dining facilities compete at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving was right around the bend, and Fort Jackson Dining Facilities were gearing up for competition.
Myrtle Beach police chief is honored as FMU Psychology’s alum of the year
Francis Marion University’s Department of Psychology has honored Myrtle Beach Chief of Police Amy Prock as the recipient of its 2018 Psychology Alumni of the Year award during the department’s annual alumni reception on the University’s campus. Prock received her Master’s of Science in Clinical Psychology from Francis Marion in 2002. She was named the chief of police for the City of Myrtle Beach in 2017 after serving more than 20...
FMU dedicates Tom Roop Physiology Lab
Dr. Tom Roop was a professor of biology at Francis Marion University for more than 30 years, a mentor to hundreds of students, and one of the University’s biggest boosters. The University recognized that enduring legacy Thursday when it dedicated the Tom Roop Physiology Lab in the Leatherman Science Facility. Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter recalled the instrumental role Roop played in training many of the...