Holiday Card Art Contest winner visits DCIT graphics communications lab
Claire Smith, winner of the Darlington County School District’s 2018 Holiday Card Art Contest, got a chance to tour the Darlington County Institute of Technology’s (DCIT) graphics communications lab last week. Students at DCIT transformed Smith’s painting of a cheerful reindeer into 1,500 official holiday cards for the school district. Eric Tew, graphics communications teacher at DCIT, gave Smith a tour of the graphics facilities at...
DOT honored by group that got millions from it
By Rick Brundrett The Nerve S.C. Department of Transportation chief Christy Hall was in a bragging mood at October’s DOT Commission meeting, announcing that the agency had won three “President’s Transportation Awards” from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. “I’m proud to announce that once again – once again – the South Carolina DOT has demonstrated that we are one of the best DOTs in the nation,...
How to protect yourself from theft
Anyone who has had their home broken into or been the victim of identity theft understands just how unsettling it can be to have their privacy invaded. To think that a stranger has rooted through your stuff may be even more upsetting than losing the stolen items. Data from various sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, points to identity theft as one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. Approximately...
2 suspects found under a mattress
Darlington County sheriff’s deputies found two suspects hiding under a mattress Monday night when they responded to a call in the Hartsville area. Deputies responded to a home on Age Old Road after a resident called 911 to report multiple individuals inside their home. Deputies found the front door of the home forced open. Deputies began to search the home and found two male suspects attempting to hide underneath a mattress. The...
Get Christmas crafty with homemade ornaments
Handmade gifts, trinkets and treats help make the holiday season special. Although cookies and other baked goods are some of the most popular homemade creations this time of year, gift-givers young and old can put their talents to use with various craft projects. Ornaments and decorations are one such idea. Here are some clever and, not-too-time-consuming craft projects to try this holiday season. • Mini sleighs: Create miniature...
Remembering the services and sacrifices of Native Americans
Fort Jackson gave thanks for the sacrifices and services made by Native Americans in a Native American Indian Heritage Month luncheon Nov. 16.