Students named to Fall 2016 Dean’s List at USC Upstate
SPARTANBURG—Local students have been named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List at the University of South Carolina Upstate. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, freshmen students must earn a 3.25 or higher and be enrolled in at least 12-course hours and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 or higher and be enrolled in at least 12-course hours. The local students on the list are: • Kathryn Braddock of Hartsville • Jonai Crawford of Florence •...
DCSD social workers trying to curb chronic absenteeism
Many teachers will tell you that there are challenges to overcome in order to reach students educational needs.
FDTC opens new Automotive and HVAC center
Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) formally opened its new Automotive and HVAC Technology Center with a March 29 ribbon cutting ceremony.
Investigators make arrest in Lamar shooting
Darlington County Sheriff’s Investigators have arrested Roderrick Deshawn McFadden, age 29, of Lamar. McFadden is charged with discharging a firearm into a dwelling, which is a felony and carries a penalty, upon conviction, of up to ten years imprisonment. Investigators allege that on March 11 McFadden fired a weapon into an apartment at Cambridge Apartments located in the Lamar area of Darlington County after an argument. McFadden...
Finalists in Startup Hartsville competition announced
Startsville, the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Foundation’s Innovation Center, is pleased to announce the finalists in the Startup Hartsville Competition, an initiative that offers funds and other incentives to help local entrepreneurs establish businesses in downtown Hartsville. The grand prize winner(s) will be announced at the competition’s closing ceremony, Monday, April 10. The event will be held...
Historical Commission welcomes new assistant director
Visitors to the Darlington County Historical Commission are being greeted by a new face.