NASCAR to honor military families
As part of the annual NASCAR Salutes Together with Coca-Cola initiative, the NASCAR industry will honor United States Armed Forces heroes and their families throughout Military Appreciation Month, beginning May 2 at Kansas Speedway.
New Rachel Hodges International Fund will enhance study abroad for FMU students
A new educational fund created by Rachel Hodges and her husband, former South Carolina Gov. James H. “Jim” Hodges, will help Francis Marion University students expand their horizons and accelerate their personal growth through the university’s study abroad programs.
School resource officer at Lamar High accused of misconduct, assaulting student
A school resource officer at Lamar High School, who once said he considered himself a “friend” to all the students he worked with, was arrested April 20 and charged with assaulting a student, according to jail records and the State Law Enforcement Division.
Woman held in Hartsville slaying
A woman has been charged with murder in the death of a man who was found shot in Hartsville last week and who later died.
Pee Dee Electric linemen honored
On Friday, April 23, three MPD Linemen earned their Lineworker Certification from Northwest Linemen College.
Five people arrested in Darlington shooting
Five people have been arrested after one person was shot and wounded Saturday night on Edwards Avenue in Darlington, officials said.