Beginner’s guide to kayaking
Kayaking is a water sport that can be beneficial to the mind and body. Just about anyone willing to spend a day on the water can benefit from learning about kayaking and how to get started with this rewarding activity. The history of kayaking is interesting. The word “kayak” means “hunter’s boat,” and the Inuit used to rely on these small vessels to catch food by sneaking up on their prey from the water’s edge. Some people still hunt...
Center Baptist Church celebrates senior citizens
Center Baptist Church celebrated their senior citizens October 14-15 2017; this is an annual event. October 14 they ate dinner in Florence and Mae Helen Burch, senior citizen chair person, gave out door prizes to all senior citizens from various business owners. Sunday morning service they had a guest speaker pastor J.D. Blue from Second Baptist Church in Hartsville. Ms. Burch did a drawing for a weekend getaway at Grand Atlantic...
Library patrons get a visit from aquarium staff, creatures
As part of their “Libraries Rock!” summer program, the Darlington Library welcomed some scaly, slimy, swimmy guests last week when snakes and toads and baby alligators from the SC Aquarium stopped by for a visit. Kids learned all about these animals and their freshwater swamp habitats from instructors Tita Massey and Laura Christensen of the SC Aquarium, and even got a chance to pet the critters and see them up close. Photos by...
Oven-free summer dinner ideas
Mid- to late-summer is appropriately known as “the dog days of summer” because it can be so doggone hot. The idea of warming up the house by turning on the oven to cook a meal may be especially unappealing. Recipes that require little to no cooking — and no stove — can be a home cook’s best friend as summer progresses. Here are a few ideas to get started. Grilled paninis Gather some favorite sandwich fixings, such as sliced meats,...
Local Student News
Local residents named to Clemson University President’s List CLEMSON– Local residents have been named to the spring 2018 President’s List at Clemson University. They are: •Bethany A. Byrd of Darlington, who is majoring in Chemistry •Alexandria Michelle Curtis of Darlington, who is majoring in Management •Blaine A. Eads of Darlington, who is majoring in Marketing •Heather R. Godbold of Darlington, who is majoring in...
Coker Names Early Head Track & Field/Cross Country Coach
Coker College has named Peter Early as its head track & field/cross country coach, Dr. Lynn Griffin, vice president of athletics and athletic facilities announced today. Early becomes the third coach in program history. “We are excited that Peter will be taking over the cross country and track field program,” said Griffin. “He has a proven record of success in recruiting and coaching at a very successful...