J.L. Cain Elementary School May Day winners announced
J. L. Cain Elementary School held their annual May Day on Friday, May 4, 2018. Theme: “Reaching for the Stars” May Day Winners were: Miss Haylei Dixon was crowned “May Queen” 2018, she is the daughter of Ms. Tasheka Sawyer and Mr. Rashaun Chapman . Master Nathan Smith was crowned “May King” 2018 he is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Jarrott Smith. Miss Hannah Tarlton was crowned “Little Miss” 2018, she is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs....
Women in Philanthropy annual grant cycle now open
Applications for Women in Philanthropy’s 10th annual grant cycle are now available. The deadline to apply will be July 2 at 5 pm. Applications can be downloaded from, www.easterncarolinacf.org Grants from Women in Philanthropy are awarded to nonprofit 501(c) 3 groups in the Pee Dee region with operating budgets under $750,000, which support the needs of the underprivileged in the community. Funds are given to programs that address an...
Scott on the Veterans Health Care Bill becoming law
U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) sent below statement after the President signed the VA Mission Act into law: “After sacrificing so much throughout their military careers, our veterans should have access to high quality care,” Scott said. “The current VA healthcare program still has unacceptable wait times and falls short of providing the care our veterans have both earned and deserve. The VA Mission Act is designed to fix current...
Hannibal named South Carolina’s Direct Support Professional of the Year
The American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) havs named Verniell Hannibal South Carolina’s Direct Support Professional of the Year. ANCOR is a national, non-profit trade association representing more than 1,400 private community providers of services to people with disabilities, and work to shape policy, share solutions, and strengthen communities. The Darlington County DSN Board is very proud of Verniell’s level of...
2018 Screen on the Green season continues with Hidden Figures
Screen on the Green, the City of Hartsville’s free series of summertime movies, will present Hidden Figures, sponsored by The Children’s Group P.C., on June 23. The screening will take place in Burry Park, 131 Cargill Way. Hidden Figures is the story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. The film is rated PG for thematic elements and some...
Chamber to host free lunch and learn for veterans
Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Veteran Employment and Entrepreneurship Lunch and Learn for veterans on Friday, June 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Chamber’s boardroom. The event will feature a presentation by two agencies who have programs specifically for veterans. Bernard Moses, Veteran Representative, with the SC Department of Employment and Workforce will explain S.C. Works’ programs geared to...