City of Darlington wraps up this season’s free swimming lessons
The City of Darlington wrapped up this season’s session of free beginner’s swimming lessons June 27. Dozens of kids 5 to 18 completed the three-day course, where trained volunteers helped students learn basic swimming techniques like holding your breath underwater, floating and deep water swimming. Another swim lesson course for advanced beginners (including efficient swim strokes and deep water survival) will begin July...
State officials salute Nucor’s 50th anniversary
A slate of South Carolina elected officials, including the governor and lieutenant governor, came to Darlington County June 26 to honor Nucor Steel’s 50th anniversary in the county.
Darlington County First Steps prioritizes men’s health
Darlington County First Steps (DCFS) declared a commitment toward men’s health in 2017. As a Men’s Health Network Affiliate, DCFS is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of fathers and men in Darlington County communities. Darnell Byrd McPherson, DCFS executive director, brought men’s health to the surface once she began her work with the Equity Leaders Action Network (ELAN) BUILD Initiative. McPherson and other members...
Carolina Brotherhood bicycle team takes a break from their trek to honor fallen first responders
Members of the Carolina Brotherhood bicycle team stretch sore legs June 27 during a stop in Darlington, part of their 600-mile trek across the Carolinas to honor fallen first responders. The 30 or so riders got a police escort into Darlington, where they made several stops. The first was at the site where a memorial to slain law-enforcement officers will be built (above), where they met with Curtis Boyd and Allison Carraway. Carraway...
FMU plans construction work
Francis Marion University will soon begin a series of major construction projects designed to provide capacity for new academic programs, as well as refurbish existing facilities so they can better serve the FMU community in the decades ahead. FMU’s board of trustees unanimously approved two separate resolutions at its regular, quarterly meeting that facilitate the planned work. FMU President Dr. Fred Carter also outlined the...