The best ways to prevent car theft
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that a vehicle is stolen every 44 seconds in the United States. And it’s not just the expensive models that are targets of thieves. Drivers may not realize they are making obvious mistakes that can make their vehicles targets for potential thieves. Guarding against car theft comes down to avoiding common pitfalls, using common sense and making vehicles less attractive to thieves....
“Fired up and ready to go” Bruce declares for Darlington Mayor
City of Darlington Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Bruce officially declared her candidacy for Mayor at a press conference held Thursday, March 14 on the Public Square. Surrounded by supporters, Bruce vowed to use her “leadership and professionalism” to try and move the city in a positive direction. “We are at a time in our city where there is racial divide, name calling, negative outside influences and finger pointing. I...
Darlington County Council chairman Bobby Hudson honors service of county members
Darlington County Council chairman Bobby Hudson (right) presents a plaque to retiring recreation department employee Maceo Haynesworth honoring his nearly 37 years of service with the county. Darlington County Council chairman Bobby Hudson (left) presents a service pin to Councilman Robert L. “Bobby” Kilgo Jr. (District #1, Darlington) commemorating his 5 years of service on County Council. Darlington County Council chairman Bobby...
Council keeps it easy for citizens to comment
Darlington City Council’s relaxed rules for letting citizens speak out during council sessions will stay the same, at least for now.
Coker partners with Richmond Community College to offer online bachelor’s degrees in Business Management, Criminology, Psychology
Coker College, soon to be Coker University, has partnered with Richmond Community College (RCC) in Hamlet, N.C., to offer 100 percent online bachelor’s degree programs in business management, criminology, and psychology for RCC graduates. Richmond CC SigningRCC graduates who earn their associate degree in business administration, criminal justice, or human services can transfer those credits directly into Coker’s 100 percent online...
Francis Marion basketball is going dancing again
The Francis Marion University men’s basketball team is putting on their dancing shoes for the second straight year, as the Patriots earned an at-large bid to the 2019 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament Sunday night as the field of 64 teams was announced. Francis Marion is the seventh seed and will face Augusta University on Saturday in the Southeast Regional, which will be played at Queens University of Charlotte. Francis...