Accident leads Darlington senior to find her God-given calling
When Caroline Floyd takes the field this season as a varsity cheerleader for Darlington High School, it will be a small reminder to her family that she should never have been able to be a high school cheerleader at all.
How to show your appreciation to members of the military
Civilians who join the military find their lives change forever upon entering the service. The armed forces shape a person, teaching discipline, humility, bravery, and many other life lessons. Joining the military often means making substantial personal sacrifices, as servicemen and women are typically called away from their families and the comforts of home. Many grateful men and women want to show their appreciation to those who...
Coker in Top Five of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Regional Colleges in the South
For the 23rd consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report names Coker College as one of America’s Best Colleges in its 2019 rankings, which were released earlier today. Coker ranks fifth in the best regional colleges in the south category and is the only college in South Carolina to be ranked in the top five. The college is also recognized by its peers in two separate 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings as having “a strong...
Plan a day to shop local fairs, shops and stands
Autumn is tailor-made for getting out of the house to enjoy the great outdoors. With crisp temperatures perfect for strolls or sightseeing and breathtaking scenery awash in bright autumnal hues, autumn landscapes make for the ideal backdrop for weekend plans, including shopping excursions. Fall is a great season to enjoy festivals, farmer’s markets and craft fairs, as merchants look to liquidate inventory before they prepare for the...
SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond invites nominations for 2018 Angels
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced today that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel awards. Every year, the Secretary of State honors several charitable organizations as “Angels.” Specifically, the Secretary of State considers organizations which use at least 80 percent of their contributions for charitable services, have been in existence for three years or more,...
Winterize to safeguard your home from harsh weather
Autumn is a beautiful time of year marked by welcoming cooler temperatures and the natural beauty of leaves changing colors. Autumn also has a tendency to fly by, as if the powerful weather of winter simply cannot wait to make its presence felt. With such a seemingly short time between the end of summer and the dawn of winter, homeowners know they don’t have too many weekends in between to prepare their homes for the potentially...