A message from Senator Gerald Malloy on Hemp Industry
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has now opened the application process for the Industrial Hemp Pilot Program, created in H.3559, passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor on May 10, 2017. The SOUTH CAROLINA INDUSTRIAL HEMP PROGRAM allows for the cultivation of industrial hemp by residents of the state for potential use in such varied products as cloth, construction materials, cordage, fiber, food, fuel, paint,...
Public forum takes on K-12 teacher shortage crisis
CHARLESTON, S.C.—The Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is inviting collaboration aimed at tackling South Carolina’s teacher shortage crisis at a public educational leadership and innovation forum this month. The Education Workforce: Crisis of Shortages, Promises of Excellence, will address the educator shortage issue apparent in the high numbers of unfilled teaching positions in the state. The forum will take place 7:30...
McIver Road textile plant to re-open, creating 135 jobs
The fiber industry is coming back to Darlington County. During a much anticipated announcement at the SiMT Gould Incubator Aug. 8, the Darlington County Economic Partnership announced that Fiber Industries would be re-opening the plant on East McIver Road in Darlington.
Shopping Tips for Sales Tax Holiday
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is offering the following tips for consumers to get the best sales tax free weekend shopping experience: – Review the list of sales tax free items. Visit the Department of Revenue’s website (https://dor.sc.gov/taxfreeweekend) to see what is tax-exempt. Make a shopping list and stick to it to avoid impulse purchases that are not tax-exempt. – Choose...
Governor’s School instructor releases book of poetry
Dr. Adam Houle wants to teach his students to find ways to say something significant. Earlier this year, Houle himself reached an important milestone with his writing when his book, Stray, was released by Lithic Press.
Darlington County First Steps hires Community Health Worker
Darlington County First Steps (DCFS) has added Whitney Davis, a certified Community Health Worker, to their team. Davis was brought on as part of The Duke Endowment Grant to reduce teen pregnancies in Darlington County. Historically, Darlington County has had a high rate of teen pregnancy. According to the SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy, Darlington County has the 14th highest teen pregnancy rate in the state of South Carolina,...