Two Darlington County students graduate from GSSM
McAlister Bullard and Scott Driggers of Darlington County graduated from the SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics (GSSM) on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the DeLoach Center in Hartsville. Bullard, child of Kelly and Robert Bullard, Jr. of Hartsville, and Driggers, child of Karen and Martin Driggers, Jr. of Lamar, will both attend Clemson University. The 120 students who comprise the GSSM Class of 2018 hail from 34...
FDTC Spring 2018 President’s And Dean’s Lists released
Florence-Darlington Technical College Interim President Edward Bethea is pleased to announce the local student named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring Semester of 2018. To be named to the President’s List, an FDTC student, must achieve a 4.0 grade point average (GPA) and a Dean’s List student must carry a 3.5 GPA or higher. President’s List Bennettsville Frank Clark Hollie Lackey...
Darlington High School hires Michael Jordan as new athletics director
Darlington High School hired Michael Jordan to be its new athletics director, the Darlington County School District announced last week. The Darlington County Board of Education approved the selection during its meeting June 11. Darlington High Principal Cortney Gehrke said she is excited for the experience Jordan brings to the school. “Coach Jordan’s extensive athletic experience is going to be an asset to Darlington High...
Law change will protect spawning trout in Saluda River
A new law passed by the S.C. General Assembly establishes a catch-and-release-only zone for brown and rainbow trout on the Saluda River near Columbia. Changes to state law regarding trout fishing will soon be in place to protect spawning trout in the Lower Saluda River. Anglers in the Midlands of South Carolina have long enjoyed a unique “put-and-take” trout fishery in the lower Saluda river below the Lake Murray Dam, thanks to the...
DCSD hires Dawn Johnson to be new district food services director
The Darlington County Board of Education approved the hire of Dawn Johnson as the Darlington County School District’s (DCSD) new food services director. The approval came during the board’s monthly meeting on June 11. DCSD Superintendent Dr. Tim Newman said the district looks forward to Johnson bringing her experience and passion to Darlington County. “We are excited for Dawn Johnson to join us in the Darlington County School...
McLeod Health Physicians and Hospitals recognized for Excellence in Healthcare
McLeod Health physicians and hospitals were recently recognized for providing excellence in healthcare by national healthcare research leader Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC). The awards were presented during PRC’s 2018 Excellence in Healthcare Conference in May. Dr. Aundrea Loftley, a McLeod Endocrinologist, and Dr. Timothy Spurling, a McLeod Gastroenterologist, were recognized as Top Performers for Overall Doctor...