Recent delegates to a meeting of the Smithsonian Affiliates in Washington, D.C. got the benefit of learning about cutting-edge distance education from one of the Palmetto State’s top science educators.
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McKissick Museum To Host Civil Rights Exhibit
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The University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum will pay homage this year to the Civil Rights Movement through its annual art fundraiser. The museum is hosting an exhibit titled “If You Miss Me at the Back of the Bus,” now through Sept. 20.
Eckstrom Adds State Insurance Payments To SC Transparency Website
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S.C. Comptroller General Richard Eckstrom has added payments by the state Insurance Reserve Fund to his S.C. Fiscal Transparency Website.
Photo Slide Show: Golf Cart Parade
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Here are some scenes from the July 4th golf cart parade in Dillon.
Annual Watson Reunion Held In Sellers
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The Isham and Mary Watson Descendants Association Reunion was held on Sunday, June 23 at Antioch Church in Sellers.
The reunion has been taking place annually since 1904. (with photo slide show)
Pyerian Grads Presented Bibles
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On June 2nd, this year’s high school and college graduates were presented with new study Bibles in the morning worship service.
Caliber Funding Opening In Florence
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The Florence County Economic Development Partnership announced that Caliber Funding will open a new Correspondent Lending Operation in Florence, SC. The national mortgage lender expects to create over 100 jobs over the next 12 months.
Sportsman Boats Manufacturing Expanding
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Sportsman Boats Manufacturing plans to expand its current operations in Dorchester County with a move into a larger facility. The $2.35 million investment is expected to generate 50 new jobs within the next five years.
Food Drive Is Success
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I’m happy to report that the 21st annual Letter Carriers Food Drive was a big success in Dillon! Once again, our residents looked into their pantries and gave from the heart, raising 35,000 lbs. of food donations to fight hunger in our hometown. This was an increase from last year’s total.
Gordon Receives Thousands Of Books Through Summer Read Initiative
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Gordon Elementary School was very fortunate to receive thousands of books as part of a “Summer Read” Initiative in the state of South Carolina.