Coker College, soon to be Coker University, received a generous gift of $25,000 from Sonoco Products Company in honor of Louise and Harris DeLoach. Mr. DeLoach is retiring from his position as director and executive chairman of Sonoco this month, after a

Easter Egg Hunt Contest Winners - Pictured left to right are Loraine Hunter, Amanda Catoe and Carolyn C. Benjamin. Debby Wright is not pictured. All winners received a $25 gift certificate to IGA in Hartsville toward an Easter meal and a $30 gift certific

Sweet, loving and playful, Bailey is ready to be your new very best friend! A mid-sized love bug, Bailey sports a sleek blonde coat and at 45 lbs. will tell you she is the perfect size for any available lap. Still a teen at heart and also in her goofy, si

Pee Dee Math, Science & Technology Academy (PDMSTA) scholars have been collectively awarded $7200 in scholarships to attend the SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ GoSciTech Summer Camp in Hartsville. The camp is open to rising 8th, 9th and 10

Narconon New Life Retreat would like to remind families to stay educated on the signs and dangers of drug abuse. Methamphetamines and opioids are on the rise in both rural and city areas. Learn the signs and protect your loved ones from drug abuse and add

Florence—On Tuesday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m., the official premier of the documentary film “Unsheltered” will be shown at the Julia 4 Cinemas, 1110 S. Irby Street, Florence. Admission is free. Seating is first come, first served. Follow Bryan Braddock, Exec

FLORENCE—Duke Energy and Trees SC announce the launch of the Energy Saving Trees program, which is supported by a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation. The main focus of this program emphasizes conserving energy and reducing energy bills through strategi

Hartsville, S.C. – Neptune Island Waterpark is gearing up to open its gates to the public on May 19, 2019. For those mateys that just cannot wait that long, the park will open up one day early on May 18, 2019 for its Season Pass Holder Day. This early pre

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Students focus and perform better after a wholesome, nutritious breakfast. This understanding is the catalyst behind an effort to provide “Breakfast in the Classroom” to students across the Darlington County School District (DCSD). Th

More than 60 fifth-grade students who are in the Darlington County School District’s (DCSD) Gifted and Talented Program recently visited Savannah to study firsthand its extraordinary structures and marine ecosystem. Guided by teachers and parents, the s

DARLINGTON, S.C. – Darlington High School star student-athlete Cameron Hare will play women’s basketball for Converse College next year after a signing ceremony held Thursday afternoon. Hare, a point guard and shooting guard, celebrated her commitment t

DARLINGTON, S.C. – An additional registration for 4-year-old kindergarten (4K) and 5-year-old kindergarten (5K) for the 2019-20 school year will be held on June 6 at six locations across the county. New this year, students registering for 4K will also b

Darlington County School District (DCSD) bus drivers earn between $11.30-$15.82 an hour and we are looking for full-time AND part-time drivers! Next week the DCSD Office of Transportation will offer free Bus Driver Training in the evening. For more inform

FLORENCE—A brand new event is wheeling into Florence and hauling truckloads of tasty delights. The inaugural Carolina Food Truck Rodeo pulls into Florence on May 10th and 11th at the Florence Center. The SMG-managed Florence Center has announced the debut

Hartsville Farmers Markets Your Hartsville Farmers Market will be on the second Saturday of each month. The event is downtown on E. Carolina Avenue from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and features local produce, craftsmen, non-profit organizations, and fun food! _______