SiMT offers virtual training for LEOs and more
“We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.” This quote from the Greek lyrical poet Archilochus might well be the motto of the latest technological division at SiMT (Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology), as the multi-modal facility now offers interactive and virtual reality (VR) training that can benefit everyone from human resource managers to law enforcement officers.
DCSD updates 2017-2018 school calendar
Winter break ended but unfortunately the winter weather did not.
Bowen heads up county Emergency Departments
Kenny Bowen has joined Darlington County as the new head of Emergency Management and Emergency Medical Services.
It pays to #ShopSmall
Three lucky folks picked up $100 for shopping in Darlington during the holidays, courtesy of the Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association (DDRA). Bryant Lawhon, Joyce Adams, and Ed Howard had their names drawn for the prizes. The contest encouraged people to shop in Darlington this holiday season. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, people were asked to shop at five different Darlington businesses; mail the DDRA copies of those...
Urgent need for blood donors
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors of all blood types to help address a winter blood donation shortage. Severe winter weather has had a tremendous impact on blood donations already this year, with more than 150 blood drives forced to cancel causing over 5,500 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. This is in addition to seasonal illnesses, such as the flu, and hectic holiday schedules...
SC National Guard to host resource fair
A Military Career and Resource Fair will be held Jan. 10 at the Florence Armory, 400 South Greer Road in Florence. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans, Active/Retired Service Members and Family Members are invited to connect with local employers, state agencies, and organizations that provide employment and military / veteran services. Meet with Service Member & Family Care representatives in the following...