Students to get hands-on learning at Kalmia Gardens with help from Duke Energy
A $5,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation will enable 1,000 Pee Dee area schoolchildren to have a firsthand experience with environmental education at Kalmia Gardens of Coker College. The goal of the program is to give K-12 grade level students in the Pee Dee region a hands-on experience that will lead to an understanding of watersheds, water quality and the factors that affect them. “Often we find schools aren’t able to take...
Darlington Pilot Club “warms hearts” at Oakhaven
Darlington Pilot Club chose to serve up cookies and cocoa for the caregiver family members of Oakhaven residents to bring a bit of sweetness to their day, and each caregiver received a thank-you card and a colorful, soft balsa fabric scarf for a gentle dose of warmth.
Rain Barrel Art Review: combining stewardship and creativity
By Terasa Lott My job is to help communities provide public education and outreach as well as public participation related to stormwater, which is a requirement of the NPDES Stormwater Permit. I’ll be the first to admit I am a science geek. I love reciting Latin scientific names, identifying substances by their chemical formulas, and using Punnett squares. I also understand that not everyone shares my enthusiasm for science or passion...
Hartsville hears of potential $500,000 revenue loss
At their February 14 regular meeting, Hartsville City Council received word of legislative actions that could cost the town $500,000 in annual revenues.
Board of Education approves bond resolution
At the Darlington County Board of Education meeting Monday Feb. 13, board members voted to approve a bond resolution.
Local students to compete in Sumter mock trial competition
COLUMBIA – Eight schools will compete in the SC Bar’s Sumter Regional High School Mock Trial Competition on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Sumter City/Municipal Courthouse (215 N. Harvin St., Sumter 29150). Participating schools include A.C. Flora High School, Dreher High School, Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics, Heathwood Hall Episcopal School, Manning High School, Richland Northeast High School, Spring Valley High...