S.C. flood survivors deadline to apply for FEMA assistance: Dec. 4
Two weeks remain for survivors of the Oct. 1-23 storms and flooding in South Carolina to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and submit loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration. The registration deadline is Friday, Dec. 4. Once registered, you’re in the system. There is no need to register again. Assistance can include money for temporary housing and essential home repairs for primary homes,...
Celebrate Christmas with downtown market Dec. 12
Enjoy the sounds of the season and a select shopping opportunity at the Downtown Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 12. The Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association (DDRA) will hold the Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Trinity United Methodist Church, 126 Pearl St. Admission and parking are free. The event is an offshoot of its signature Market on Darlington Square, which runs monthly May through October....
Riverbanks unwraps holiday cheer with Lights Before Christmas
Make tracks to Riverbanks for Columbia’s longest running holiday tradition as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina presents the 28th annual Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Beginning on Friday, November 20 through the end of December, the Zoo will illuminate at 5:00 p.m. each evening with nearly one million twinkling lights and countless animated images. Guests are invited to meander through the park while...
Mayo teacher cadet
Darlington County School District’s Elementary Exceptional Education Coordinator Giovanna Kelley and Darlington County School District’s Secondary Exceptional Education Coordinator Sarah Tew discussed the exceptional education categories, laws, and services with Teacher Cadets at Mayo High School for Math, Science & Technology. The Teacher Cadet Class is a dual credit course taught by Mrs. Jennifer Blankenship. Pictured standing-...
USDA and Alvin and the Chipmunks team up to reduce foodborne illness
In an effort to educate children and their families about the importance of food safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Ad Council are joining 20th Century FOX to launch a series of public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring Alvin and the Chipmunks. The PSAs use footage from the upcoming film Alvin & the Chipmunks: The Road Chip to introduce viewers to four steps to food safety: clean, separate, cook and chill....
All A Honor Roll for Mayo High School
Mayo High School for Math Science and Technology announces their A” Honor Roll – Principal’s List (No grades lower than 93) for 1st Quarter: 9th Grade: Ben Cannon Kalyn Phillips Merideth Tallon Emma Turner 10th Grade: Sarah Fender Deionveon Rivers Cooper Myers 11th Grade: Emily Cooper Maria Sanchez-Cruz Ashleigh Windham Anna Yang 12th Grade: Hunter Austin Samantha Barwick Gabby Beauford Anna Crickman Kayla Daniels Alex Doubles Chelsea...