Hartsville native and current Chairperson of the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission, Jannie Harriot, was awarded the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian award.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster (center) joins dozens of students from across the state who participated in the Third Annual S.C. STEM Signing Day at the USC Alumni Center on April 10. Two students from the Darlington County School District, Mariscia Mark and Yorel Stevenson, were invited to participate.