GSSM educator nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year Award
Christopher Roberts, a chemistry instructor at the SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, has been nominated for the 2018-2019 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Student William Hobbs nominated Roberts for his passionate and effective teaching. He’s particularly known for his ability to weave research and real world concepts into his teaching, recently developing curriculum for an interdisciplinary course on the...
FMU’s new Speech-Language Pathology program passes accreditation milestone
Francis Marion University’s new Master of Speech-Language Pathology program (MSLP) has been granted accreditation candidate status by the Council for Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, the accreditation arm of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). This important step paves the way for FMU’s first class of Speech-Language Pathology students to matriculate this fall. An inaugural class...
August Outdoor World Tips from Larry Whiteley
If you plan on hiking in hot weather, freeze your water bottles the night before. In addition to hydration, the cold bottles held against your skin can help cool you down.
Pee Dee Speech & Hearing commemorates 50 years
The Pee Dee Speech & Hearing Center (PDSH) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in 1968. In celebration of its service, PDSH will host a fundraiser at Seminar Brewing on September 13, 2018. The event will feature food, drinks and games with music provided by Felonious Funk (featuring former members of the Woodys). The Center staff and board members invite the public to come share our celebration of 50 years of...
Simpson signs nine to 2018-19 men’s tennis roster
Coker College Head Men’s Tennis Coach Tom Simpson has announced the singing of nine new recruits to the 2018-19 men’s tennis team. The Cobras finished 11-11 overall last season, improving their win total by three matches from the previous season. The full list of recruits includes Bradley Bomar, Mitchell Davies, Eli Dykema, Pablo Gonzalo-Saul, Melwin Krall, Isaac MacMillan, Max Sturgess, Stephen Wills, and Fabrizio Tucci....
DCSD Red Apple Passes available
Darlington County residents wishing to participate in the Darlington County School District’s Red Apple Pass program now have three extra opportunities to register. Eligible individuals may always register at the school district’s administration building, located at 120 E. Smith Ave. in Darlington. This year, Red Apple Pass registration events will also be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Lamar Library on Aug. 23, the Hartsville...