USC’s plotting a pothole-free future
It’s one of the nation’s smallest states, but South Carolina has the fourth-largest state-maintained highway system in the country.
Pilot Club meets for Light-a-Light Ceremony
On Dec. 2, Darlington Mayor Gloria Hines joined members and guests of the Pilot Club of Darlington for the lighting of the Light-A-Light Christmas tree. The tree’s lights are symbols of the donations made to the Pilot Club in honor of or in memory of special people. Light-A-Light donations become part of the scholarship fund for a deserving high school senior in Darlington each year. The following donations have been made in honor of...
Tips for baking better Christmas cookies
Cookies and other baked treats are everywhere come the holiday season. It’s not uncommon to give cookies as gifts or arrive at holiday gatherings with cakes and other decadent desserts. Cookies are a classic holiday treat, and some families even build entire traditions around baking Christmas cookies. Novice bakers making cookies for the first time may be a little overwhelmed when perusing recipes. Baking is a science, and sometimes...
Giving to charity without fear of scams
Last year, individual Americans donated an estimated $292 billion to charity. Before you pull out your wallet this holiday season, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) offer tips to make your giving safe and scam free. Be wary of solicitations that ask you to pay in prepaid debit cards, gift cards, wire, or bank transfer. Once in the hands of a scam artist, the...
7 facts about the winter solstice
Nocturnal animals and human night owls may rejoice during the winter solstice. On the winter solstice, people can witness the Earth’s longest night and shortest day of the year for their respective hemispheres. For individuals living in the northern hemisphere, the winter solstice generally occurs between December 20 and 23 each year. Those in the southern hemisphere experience the winter solstice between June 20 to June 23. In 2019,...
Duke Energy donates $50,000 to Francis Marion ecology center project
Duke Energy has made a $50,000 donation to the Francis Marion University Educational Foundation. The funds will go towards the university’s planned freshwater ecology center. The center will support research and teaching in FMU’s natural sciences, particularly biology and chemistry. Fred Carter, president of FMU, says Duke’s contribution paves the way for a significant addition to the University’s educational infrastructure. “Duke...