Two shelters that are centers for refuge for many women fleeing abusive domestic situations just got an extra boost in funding by way of a grant.

Leading by seven points with half a quarter remaining Friday night, Lakewood’s offense continued a pattern from the first three quarters — the Gators ate the clock and sat on the ball as time ran out on Darlington.

What draws more than 25,000 people to downtown Darlington for the annual South Carolina Sweet Potato Festival?

Thumbs down to people issuing fake CPR certificates. Thumbs up to FMU teams raising money for Breast Cancer Awareness month, District 5 Highway Patrol for helping the Make-A-Wish organization and to the riders and volunteers in the Bikes & Bades Poker Run for helping support Camp Pee Dee Pride.