First 2 years of gas-tax-hike law: Little work completed despite fat cash reserves
In the first two years of the gas-tax-hike law, the state collected enough money to pay for three-quarters of the identified $1 billion in road and bridge projects, yet the S.C. Department of Transportation completed or “substantially” completed just 8 percent of the total projected tab, newly released DOT records show.
Kenynon Scott signs with Johnson and Wales University’s basketball
Kenynon Scott, a recent Darlington High School graduate, signed with Johnson and Wales University’s basketball program Aug. 15. The signing ceremony was held in the school’s media center in front of family, friends and coaches. As a senior, Scott averaged 17 points per game, four rebounds per game and three assists per game. He was selected to the Class 4A All-State team and the North/South All-Star Game. He also earned a Class 4A...
Darlington misses chances to score in shutout loss to Dillon in Jamboree
The score might not have shown it, but the Darlington Falcons gave Dillon way more of a fight than the Wildcats anticipated despite losing 21-0 this past Friday night at the Dennis Miller Jamboree of Champions in Bennettsville.
Princeton Review names Coker a ‘Best Southeastern’ college for 15th consecutive year
Coker University (formerly Coker College) has been included in The Princeton Review’s “2020 Best Colleges: Region by Region” web feature as a “Best Southeastern” school, making this the institution’s 15th consecutive year on the prestigious list. “It’s always an honor to be featured by The Princeton Review,” says Dr. Robert Wyatt, president of Coker. “We excitedly began operations as Coker University on July 1 of this year and we’re...
Jane Windham’s recipe for Cucumber Salad
This light, creamy refreshing cucumber salad makes a great summer side when homegrown cucumbers are plentiful. Prep Time 10 minutes Refrigeration time 3 hours Servings 8 Ingredients 1 package lime jello 3 ounces 3/4 cup hot water 1 cup sour cream 1 cup cottage cheese small curd 2 tbsp sweet onion grated 3/4 cup cucumber peeled and grated Instructions Combine jello and hot water; set aside to cool but do not refrigerate. Using a box...
McMaster hired federal lobbying firm for $15,000 monthly fee, records show
Gov. Henry McMaster last December quietly hired a large law firm to lobby the federal government under an open-ended, “emergency procurement” contract that is costing taxpayers $15,000 a month, according to records released to The Nerve by the Governor’s Office.