Man 2 Man partners with Florence Darlington Technical College for Dads 2 Grads
Several Fathers served by the Man 2 Man Fatherhood Initiative participated in a DADS 2 GRADS event on May 29 at the Southeastern Institute for Manufacturing and Technology building on the campus of Florence Darlington Technical College.
Autism training to be offered in Darlington
Anyone who has children on the autism spectrum that want to gain a better understanding of Autism is invited to a training July 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Darlington Library, 204 N. Main Street, Darlington. It will consist of characteristics, learning styles and strategies. You do not have to be a resident of Darlington County to attend this free event. First Responders are invited as well. To register, please email Allison T....
Arts sector makes $9.7 billion impact on S.C. economy
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The jobs, tax revenue, and spending by South Carolina’s arts-related sector add $9.7 billion to the state’s economy, according to an economic impact study released by the S.C. Arts Commission. Additional findings in “South Carolina’s Arts-Related Economic Cluster” include that the arts: • support 115,000 jobs, • are responsible for $3.8 billion in labor income, • and generate $269 million in tax revenue...
Pearson, Williams appointed to new posts at FMU
Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter has promoted two long-time university employees and FMU graduates to senior staff positions. Demetra Pearson, technical librarian and assistant professor at FMU’s Rogers Library, will become the new Dean of the Library in January, following the retirement of the current dean, Joyce Durant. Pearson was hired following a national search. Ann Williams is the university’s new registrar....
Little League Pinning Ceremonies held in Darlington
Friends and family gathered last Thursday, July 12 on the Darlington Public Square to show their appreciation for the stellar baseball and softball played this year by Darlington Little League teams. About 500 kids played on local Little League squads this season, and some of them won state titles and will have the chance to show their skills on ESPN’s expanded coverage of Little League regional playoffs later this year. State...
5 tips to successfully sell your car
Selling a used vehicle does not have to be a complicated process. But too often private sellers struggle to sell their vehicles because they are unsure of how to do so. A little information on the selling process can make it easy to unload vehicles quickly and at the prices sellers desire. 1. Know the market. The experts at Edmunds say sellers should research the market before putting their vehicles up for sale. Compare the prices of...