Local business supports life-saving app
Belk Funeral Home Funeral Homes has announced that they have invested back into the community in order to promote the saving of lives. They recognized a very unique opportunity to assist local first responders through a marketing initiative that could help save lives. The funeral home asks that you download the Vital ICE (In Case of Emergency) app, from either the Apple App Store or Google Play, for your smart phone and enter in their...
Mosquito-borne viruses emerge in spring as a threat to S.C. horses
A five-milligram mosquito can slay a 1,000-pound horse in a matter of days. All it needs is the right virus. But with your help, the horse can survive the attack. All you need is the right vaccine — at the right time. Now’s the time. “Last year in South Carolina, we had 10 cases of West Nile Virus in horses and another nine of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE),” said Sean Eastman, director of field services for the Animal Health...
Trinity-Byrnes students honored during award ceremony
Students, faculty and staff, and parents filled the Sonoco gymnasium on the campus of Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School on Monday, May 21 to celebrate the academic achievements of the 2017-2018 student body. The top graduates for the class of 2018 are: • Honor graduates – Stephen Josey and Bang Tran • Salutatorian – Adam Cheng • Valedictorians – Eddie Buckhouse and Bennet Joyce The 2018 Junior Marshals and Ushers are...
Catherine Templeton selects Walt Wilkins as running mate
Republican gubernatorial candidate Catherine Templeton announced Upstate solicitor Walt Wilkins as her running mate. In the first election where South Carolinians will vote for governor and lieutenant governor as a ticket, Templeton says Wilkins brings valuable experience as a prosecutor where the state needs it most. “Two of our state’s top problems are corruption and crime,” said Templeton. “Walt’s wheelhouse is all of the very...
DCSD unveils new program for students with disabilities
Starting in August, some students with severe disabilities in the Darlington County School District will have the option to leave school with more than just a certificate of attendance.
Darlington High School Early College Graduate Spotlights
Kyra Imani March is one of 13 Darlington High School Early College Honors Program students who will graduate with her Associate of Arts degree from Florence-Darlington Technical College. When DHS shared its Associate of Arts Degree program with qualified Early College Honors Program students, Kyra decided to rise to the challenge and take advantage of this opportunity. While only a high school freshman, Kyra committed to spend the...