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We may have started a new Christmas tradition in our home. For the second consecutive Christmas, everyone in our family gets four gifts. We have special tags that signify the four items – Want, Need, Wear, and Read.

All four are self-explanatory. The first, Want, is a surcee of sorts. Something you might not need, but really want. Most of us have lots of these. The second, Need, is normally something like underwear, socks or pajamas. Nothing to get overly excited about - we all have necessities.

Wear, of course, refers to some form of clothing or attire – anything from a cashmere scarf to a pair of top-dollar

kicks. This category is easy for women and quite problematic for us guys. Speaking for all mankind, I would say most of the masculine world hasn’t got a clue in terms of sizes for their partner’s clothing. And let’s avoid altogether the topic of fashion sense.

The fourth and final category, Read, is my personal favorite. It’s my sweet spot. Everybody’s getting something to read, whether they like it or

not. It will likely be a book, but it could be an e-book or even a magazine subscription. If you get a book, chances are there will be an inscription on the inside cover. I have tons of these, most of which were gifted to me by my grandmother who was the head librarian at the University of North Carolina for many, many years.

For all of those in search of a book to give as a gift this Christmas, here are three recently published books by local authors:

• Second Chronicles: The Irreverent Reverend Rides Again, by Dr. Joseph “Joe” A Baroody Jr. with Susan Kammeraad-Campbell.

Baroody is a pastoral counselor and an ordained Baptist minister in Florence. He has served as chaplain, minister, and counselor at hospitals and medical centers. He has been in private counseling practice since 2001.

“Rides Again” is the follow up to his first offering, “Chronicles of An Irreverent Reverend: What Goes Wrong Can Make You Better,” published in 2013 by Jogglingboard Press. In it, Baroody adds to his collection of quirky, but hilarious true-life stories.

Among the short stories found in “Rides Again” are “Bathroom Seminar,” in which the author describes getting his four-year-old granddaughter

ready for bed by going over proper bathroom etiquette; and “Grace,” a story about himself as teenager, an ill-fated attempt at a party while his parents were away, his first sermon, and a lesson on mercy and forgiveness.

Both books are available on Amazon.com and from other online bookstores. You can purchase either book locally at Hamilton House Antiques, Goosie Ganders Interiors and Gifts, and Pieces Boutique.

• Greenway Drive: Growing Up in Darlington, South Carolina, by Stanley Drawdy and Keith Carter.

Sadly, Drawdy did not live to see his book released by Christian Faith Publishing in late November. A longtime educator and athletics coach in Darlington and Florence counties, Drawdy died on Sept. 1 at the age of 68.

After graduating from Francis Marion University Drawdy became a science teacher and coach at St. Johns High School. He then moved to Hannah-Pamplico High School where he worked in many positions including athletic director, coach, teacher and assistant principal. He was also a professor for the United States Sports Academy and owner of Drawdy Properties.

The 242-page book draws on Drawdy’s memories of growing up in Darlington.

Among those offering reviews of the book are Wilbur Vaughan, a retired Darlington County School District administrator, and Ronnie Ward, a lifelong citizen and former mayor of Darlington.

“Thank you for a wonderful collection of memories from growing up in the 1950s and 1960s,” wrote Vaughn. “The Greenway Drive kids were unique in their creative ways to enjoy each other with the support of great parents. Whether or not you have connections to the young people who grew up on Greenway Drive, you will enjoy this book.”

“The best thing about Darlington, South Carolina, is its people,” stated Ward. “Greenway Drive is a factual account of the relationships and lifelong friendships created in one of its neighborhoods. This quality of life still exists in Darlington where people continue to work, play, and worship together.”

“Greenway Drive: Growing Up in Darlington, South Carolina” is available for purchase on amazon.com and from other online bookstores.

• Super Rivers, written and illustrated by Jerry Jayden Rivers III.

The author and illustrator, a 10-year-old who lives in Florence, was inspired to write a book that combined his favorite things: family, superheroes and faith. In his book, Rivers tells of a family that has superpowers and was created to defeat evil. He wants his readers to understand that everyone has the inner power to defeat evil. Rivers’ father is a pastor in Florence.

Super Rivers is available for purchase on Amazon.com and from other online bookstores.

Contact Editor Bob Sloan at editor@florence newsjournal.com.

Bob Sloan Editor

Hartsville Evening Lions Club

Hartsville Lions Club now has a Hartsville Evening Lions Club branch that meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hartsville Chamber room on 5th Street in the Center Theater. New members welcomed. We are here to serve our community. We are non-profit.

COVID vaccines at Carolina Pines Walk-In Clinic

To schedule a COVID-19 vaccine at Carolina Pines Medical Group Walk-In Clinic, please visit cprmc.com/covid19

Christian Recovery meeting location

Christian Recovery is now meeting at New Providence Baptist Church, 1884 Antioch Road at the corner of North Center Road. The meeting is every Thursday at 7 p.m. All those struggling with addiction and family members are welcome. For more information, call 843-992-5222 or 843307-7193.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous will have meetings daily at 310 S. McFarland St. For more information, call 843-3078565 or 803-528-4131.

Hartsville Fire Department

Hartsville Fire Department now has stickers you can put on your door or window at home to inform the fire department there is a pet in your home. You can come by Hartsville Fire Department at 111 S. 7th St. to pick one up.

Hartsville Memorial Library

The Hartsville Memorial Library, 147 W. College Ave., has a variety of events for children and adults. Find their monthly calendar and learn more at darlingtonlib.org or by calling 843-3325115.

Carolina Pines earns ‘A’ safety grade

Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is proud to have once again received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates CPRMC’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors.

“We are proud to have once again received an ‘A’ for patient safety,” said Bill Little, CEO at Carolina Pines. “Our team works incredibly hard to provide the safest care for our patients and this grade is a measurable reflection of that commitment. Every patient should consider an ‘A’ hospital as their number one priority when making healthcare decisions, and we are proud to, once again, make the grade for our community.”

The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization with a 10year history of assigning letter grades to general hospitals

throughout the United States, based on a hospital’s ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients. The grading system is peer-reviewed, fully transparent, and free to the public. Hospital Safety Grade results are based on more than 30 national performance measures and are updated each fall and spring.

“I applaud the hospital leadership and workforce for their strong commitment to safety and transparency,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.

“An ‘A’ Safety Grade is a sign that hospitals are continuously evaluating their performance, so that they can best protect patients. Your hospital team should be extremely proud of their dedication and achievement.”

To see Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center’s full grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit Hospital-

SafetyGrade.org and follow The Leapfrog Group on Twitter, Facebook, and via its newsletter.

Good News Club

Good News Club is an afterschool Bible club held after school for about one hour one day a week filled with songs, games, snacks, and a Bible story at various elementary schools in the area: Carolina Elementary, North Hartsville Elementary, Thornwell School for the Arts and West Hartsville Elementary. Parents who are interested in enrolling their children in this club should contact their school for more information. Participation is voluntary and free.

Brain Injury Support Group

The Hartsville Brain Injury Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Hartsville Memorial Library. For more information call Danny Weaver at 843-861-5413 or Monroe White at 843-6155378.

Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Group

Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Group meeting will be held the first Tuesday of each month at St. Bartholomew’s Church, located at 103 Campus Drive, Hartsville. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. For questions, please call 843332-8765 or email stbartchurch@gmail.com.

Girl Scout meetings

What did you do today? Become a girl scout and join the fun! Create. Make friends. Camp. Sing. Explore new places. Try new things! Become a leader. Make a difference! Girl scout meetings are the second and fourth Sunday from 3-5 p.m. Troop 029 at St. Luke United Methodist Church, 302 Dunlap Dr., Hartsville. Troop Leader is Ms. Ann Boone, 843-858-7821. Girls grades, K5-12th.

American Legion Post 53 invites all veterans to come join us and enjoy a meal on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information call Post Commander John Benjamin at 843-4090897 or Larry Stegner at 843621-8189.

Hartsville Toastmasters meetings

The Hartsville Toastmasters meet every second and fourth Monday at 7 p.m. at the Hartsville Chamber on 5th Street, located by the Center Theater. Toastmasters International is a non-profit club specializing in the improvement of leadership and speaking skills in a controlled, constructive setting. Guests are welcome and admission is free. If you have any further questions contact Ray Schnell at 3090705 or email hartsvilletoastmasters@hotmail.com

District announces Teacher Feature winners for December

The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum recently announced its Teacher Feature winners for December. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education.

Teacher Feature is coordinated by the district’s Teacher Forum, which is composed of each school’s Teacher of the Year. The purpose of the Teacher Forum is to foster professional growth and teacher leadership.

Better Homes and Gardens Segars Realty spon-

sors the Teacher Feature program, which honors Teacher Feature winners with free meals at local restaurants.

The December honorees are:

• Jazziman Parker, Bay Road Elementary School;

• Rebecca Langston, Brockington Elementary Magnet School;

• Amanda Saleeby, Carolina Elementary School;

• Blair McElveen, Darlington County Institute of Technology;

• April Isbell, Darlington

County Intervention School;

• Shelia Wright, Darlington County Virtual Academy;

• Dona Jo Brown, Darlington High School;

• Dennis Etman, Darlington Middle School;

• Sheila Gandy, Hartsville High School;

• Heather Steen, Hartsville Middle School;

• Carla Mitchell, J.L. Cain Elementary School;

• Briel White, LamarSpaulding Elementary School;

• Matthew Ammons, Lamar High School;

• Jennifer Blankenship, Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology;

• Leigh Lloyd, North Hartsville Elementary School;

• Ettay Thompson, Pate Elementary School;

• Brandy “Dee” Driggers, Rosenwald Elementary and Middle School;

• Melissa McLain, Southside Early Childhood Center;

• Jennifer Walker, Spaulding Middle School;

• Beth Davids, St. John's Elementary School;

• Diana Ratiu, Thornwell School for the Arts.

Survival makes us strong

It’s something about a battle that strikes fear in the hearts of humans. We think of what can transpire in the midst of it or if by chance we will come out maimed or defeated. This makes us fearful and apprehensive about moving forward.

During the times of the ancient kings, leaders were expected to take their armies into battle on the front line. Remember that’s what got King David in trou-

ble. He should have been in the front of the infantry rather than staying at home having allowed his flesh to take control.

We don’t have to go out looking for a battle. Battles have a way of finding us. So we must make up in our minds that when they come (and I do mean when), we are prepared to win. As believers, we have an advantage over those who choose not to believe.

According to 2 Chronicles 20:14-15, “Then the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite from Asaph’s descendants, as he stood in the midst of the assembly. And he said, ‘Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.’”

When you know that it’s not actually you doing the fighting, you enjoy the victory that much more when it comes to pass. God promises that His people will come out of any battle He allows, for the better.

When the heat of the

battle subsides and you are declared an overcomer, you have come out stronger than when you went in. Again, it’s something about a battle that strengthens us during the process. Our faith grows and our perspective changes and we see things in a way that we didn’t see before the battle. It actually enriches our spiritual lives in a way that otherwise wouldn’t change us. The experience of the battle equips us and transforms us to be the survivor and conqueror that The Most High said we are in Romans 8:37: “Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.”

Each and every one of us has been through a storm or a battle of some sort. Whether it was a financial setback or a cancer diagnosis, if you have survived it, then you are a winner and you are stronger because of it!

Leslie Williamson is a freelance writer and conference and motivational speaker..contact her at leslie_wiliamson@yahoo. com.

Leslie Williamson

Guest Columnist

Annual Christmas program at Beauford Baptist Church

Beauford Baptist Church, 18182 SC Highway 151 North, McBee, invites you and your family to come experience the true meaning of Christmas on Wednesday, December 21, at 6 p.m. as we present our annual Christmas program. Light refreshments afterwards and a special visitor for the kids. Rev Tim Williams is pastor.

Centenary United Methodist Church schedule

Centenary United Methodist Church welcomes everyone for worship each Sunday morning at 10 a.m. The church also holds a mid-week Bible study on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and on Zoom. For information, contact the church secretary at (843) 332-5771.

Centenary United Methodist Church is located at 830 South Sixth St.

Prospect United Methodist schedule

Come worship with us for Sunday School 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Sunday morning worship service 11 a.m.-12 p.m. with children’'s sermon during worship service. Everyone is welcome. Prospect United Methodist is at 740 Prospect Church Road, Hartsville. Pastor is Rev. Cindy Rumsey. 864-3862765

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Bethlehem United Methodist Church schedule

Come worship with us Sunday mornings at 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Sunday School is 10 a.m.-11 a.m. with children's sermon during worship service. Everyone is welcome. Bethlehem United Methodist Church is at 2240 Bethlehem Road, Hartsville (Byrdtown). Pastor Rev. Cindy Rumsey, 864-386-2765.

Bethel United Methodist Church schedule

Bethel United Methodist Church invites everyone to Sunday morning worship at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:45 a.m. Rev. Daniel Sonny Hall.

Services at Beauford Baptist Church in McBee

Are you interested in awesome music and singing with dynamic preaching? Visit us at Beauford Baptist Church in McBee, 18182 Highway 151. Worship is at 11 a.m. every Sunday. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Bible Study every first and third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Gospel singings are held every third Saturday in January, May and September. Come join us and be blessed. Pastor Tim Williams. For information, call (843) 672-8103.

Services at South Hartsville Baptist

Pastor Trey Watkins and the congregation of South Hartsville Baptist Church would like to invite you to worship with them. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. Worship service begins at 11. There is a Bible study on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. A meal is served Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. with prayer meeting for adults and Bible study at 7 p.m. for youth and children. SHBC is located at 205 E. Bobo Newsome Hwy.

Hartsville Church of God schedule

Pastor Patrick Dye and the congregation of the Hartsville Church of God, located at 704 Lakeview Blvd., would like to invite you to one of their services: Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., morning worship begins at 10:45 a.m., and Wednesday night at 7 p.m. For more information call 843-3834697. They look forward to seeing you!

Faith Baptist Church schedule

Faith Baptist Church, 2316 Faith Road, off Hwy. 151 towards Darlington, invites you to join them for Sunday School at 10 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m. and Sunday night service at 6 p.m. Wednesday night at 6 p.m. The 1st Wednesday of each

month they have “Family night.” There will be food and fellowship and their WMU & Brotherhood meetings. They welcome anyone who would like to come join.

Middendorf Church of The Living God schedule

Middendorf Church of the Living God, 2042 Bullard Ford Road, Hartsville would like to invite you to come worship with them. Service times are Sunday 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday night 6:30 p.m. Pastor Burke Hoffman invites everyone to come worship.

Risen Christian Church International schedule

Have you given up on church but not on God? Then Risen is the place for you. Pastors Dominic and Nedra Owens invite you to worship with them on Sundays at 11 a.m. and Tuesdays at 7 p.m. They are located on 817-A S. Cashua Drive, Florence. You can visit their website at www.risencci.org. Come as you are but you won’t stay as you are!

House of Prayer schedule

Pastor Billy L. Melton and the congregation of House of Prayer Holiness Church wish to invite you to attend services each week. Wednesday

Duke Energy donates to non-profits

The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded more than $7,000 to two feeding programs in Hartsville.

During the month of November, Duke Energy held an initiative to provide more than $325,000 to more than 40 feeding programs around the state of South Carolina. The Hartsville Soup

Kitchen and Carolinas Kids were two organizations selected for a surprise donation. Collectively, the two organizations were awarded $7,500.

Carolina’s Kids was

awarded a $2,500 grant for its efforts to feed students in the Darlington County School District and Hartsville Soup Kitchen was awarded $5,000 for its soup kitchen and food pantry efforts for

the greater Hartsville area.

This grant was a surprise and was not solicited by either organization. This “surcee” grant works to recognize the important gaps the agencies fill in the community they serve.

“If you grew up in South Carolina, you likely know that a surcee is a small and unexpected gift,” said Lauren Baker, community relations liaison for Duke Energy. “As we head into the holiday season, we hope this gift will help support the great people who work so hard yearround to help keep our neighbors from going hungry.”

In the Palmetto State, 1 in 10 people, including more than 150,000 children, face hunger. This disparity is pervasive, and food insecurity occurs in every county within the state.

night services begin at 7 p.m. Sunday School is at 10 a.m. Morning worship starts at 11 a.m. and Sunday night worship service will begin at 6 p.m. The church is located at Creekside Drive off Swiftcreek Road. For more information contact Brother Melton at 332-9479 or check them out on Facebook.

‘I Believe in You Ministry’

Do you want to worship the Lord Jesus Christ from the comfort of your home? “I Believe in You Ministry” welcomes you to join us on Zoom. Interactive Bible Study Mondays at 7p.m. Service of Revelation Thursdays at 7 p.m. The Zoom meeting ID is 206-734-7767. The passcode is 6HYe28. For more information, email Pastor Empress Ketoya Monero at ladyladylady1@ yahoo.com, or call (843) 957-7970.

Greenhill Church of God of Prophecy schedule

Greenhill Church of God of Prophecy, 3945 Middendorf Rd., Hartsville, invites everyone to their services. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. followed by worship at 11 a.m. Sunday night youth begins at 5 p.m. and the Sunday night worship service begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday night service begins at 7 p.m. Rev. Jerry Gainey is pastor.

Pine Ridge Holiness Church schedule

Pine Ridge Holiness Church, 3524 W. Bobo Newsom Hwy., would like to invite everyone to come join them in services each week. Sunday School will begin at 10 a.m. and worship service will follow starting at 11 a.m. Sunday night service will begin at 6 p.m. and Wednesday night service at 7 p.m. They look forward to seeing you there!

Praise The Lord Ministries schedule

Pastor Randy Freeman and the congregation of Praise The Lord Ministries, 824 West Old Camden Road, would like to invite you to attend services each week.

Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Worship service is at 11 a.m. Sunday night service is at 6 p.m. Wednesday night service is at 7 p.m. Come worship and enjoy the blessings of the Lord. For more information please call 843-8613581.

New Market United Methodist Church schedule

New Market United Methodist Church, 1909 W. Old Camden Road, Hartsville, would like to invite everyone to join them in services each week. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and worship service will follow at 11 a.m.

Pet of the Week

We love sweet boy MOZZARELLA! Graced with the softest fur in the county, Mozzarella recently participated in an off site event and he was a huge hit! Great on a leash and super friendly and affable, with just a year of pet experience, already this guy knows how to get the pet job done. Please ask for him today! Mozzarella is a one-year-old bully mix and weighs 30 lbs.

If you are interested in adding a new friend to your home, please fill out our online application at DarlingtonHumane.org and one of our adoption coordinators will be in touch. You can call the

shelter at 843-398-4402 to schedule an appointment to reclaim lost pets, schedule a meet and greet once approved, or to turn in pets. We are located at 1705 Adoption Way, Darlington.

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E. on December 2, 1947, and being a portion of property of W. F. Lee, deceased, known as the J. O. Kelly Farm, beginning at a stake in the center of the public road leading to Lydia in line of property of B. S. Josey, and running thence with the center of said road South 82 degrees 15 minutes West, 928 feet; thence a farm road North 3 degrees 30 minutes East 1,321 feet to a ditch; thence with said ditch North 76 degrees 15 minutes West 300 feet; thence North 38 degrees 35 minutes East 891 feet to an oak corner; thence North 52 degrees 45 minutes East 230 feet to a ditch; thence South 17 degrees 15 minutes East 773 feet to an iron stake in a ditch; thence with said ditch North 68 35 minutes East 614 feet; thence with another ditch South 34 degrees 30 minutes East 600 feet; thence South 3

NORTH: By lands of Homer Galloway and lands of Belton King;

NORTHEAST: By lands of Belton King and lands of W. F. Lee Estate; SOUTHEAST: By land of B. S. Josey; SOUTH: By public road leading to Lydia and in part by a ditch separating the same from lands of W. F. Lee Estate; and, WEST: By lands of W. F. Lee Estate and Homer Galloway.

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Hartsville Kiwanians award grants

The Hartsville Kiwanis Club awarded grants to three local Hartsville Schools.

Tiffani Roberts, guidance counselor at Southside Early Childhood Center, received a $200 grant for her program.

The money will go directly to purchasing books and materials for the Social Emotional Learning Through Books & Play Program. Kiwanian Craig Weber of Keller Williams Realty Palmetto presented the check to Roberts and the Principal Patricia Toney.

Christina Ewing, school counselor at Carolina Ele-

mentary, received a $500 grant from Hartsville Kiwanis for Carolina Elementary’s Book of the Month - Character Education Program. Each month, the book chosen will focus on a character trait that they want to instill in their students. Their goal is to award one student, from each of the 13 homerooms, who has embodied the character trait throughout the month with a copy of the month’s book.

Kiwanians Ken Hughes of Craig Weber, & Dave Carlton presented the check to Ewing and Carolina Elementary School Coordinating

Teacher Kourtney Grant.

Lindsay Henrich, STEAM Director at Thomas Hart Academy, was awarded a $500 grant for the purchase of a 3-D printer for the STEAM Lab. Students will get the chance to learn about this exciting technology and will also make items to sell for future fundraising opportunities, using the 3-D printer. Kiwanians Weber, Hughes and Murphy Monk of the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce presented the check to Henrich and Thomas Hart Academy Director of Fundraising and

Marketing Anna Tingen.

The money for grants from Hartsville Kiwanis Club is raised through the Club’s annual BBQ chicken plate fundraiser that happens in May each year. The mission of the Hartsville Kiwanis Club is to support children and education in the Hartsville community.

Do you know a teacher or program in Hartsville that you think should apply for a Hartsville Kiwanis Grant?

Have them email khartsvillegrantprogram@ gmail.com and ask for the grant application link.

Govan elected SCSBA Secretary/Treasurer

Charles Govan, a member of Darlington County School District’s Board of Education, was installed as secretary/treasurer of the South Carolina School Boards Association’s Board of Trustees during Delegate Assembly, SCSBA’s annual business meeting, held Saturday, Dec. 3 in Charleston.

The assembly is part of the association’s Legislative Advocacy Conference each year, which serves as the precursor to the upcoming legislative session.

Govan joins seven others elected to the SCSBA board by delegates hailing from the state’s 73 school boards.

The others include:

• President, Gail Hughes, Dorchester School District Two

• President-Elect, Michele Branning, Fort Mill School District (York Four)

• Region 6 Director, Dr.

James Smith, Kershaw County School District

• Region 10 Director, Hannah Priester, Hampton County School District

• Region 13 Director, Scott Childers, York School District One

• Region 14 Director, Dr. Sarah Simmons, Spartanburg

School District Two

• Region 15 Director, Glenda Morrison-Fair, Greenville County School District

In addition to the election of association officers, delegates adopted resolutions to guide the association during the 2023 legislative session and approved proposed changes to the SCSBA Constitution and Bylaws.

Govan was educated at Christ the King Catholic School and Wilkinson High School before receiving a bachelor’s degree in social studies from Claflin University and a master’s degree in social work from the University of South Carolina. He also attended Francis Marion University, South Carolina State University, the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy, and the S.C. Department of Corrections Academy.

He began his career in edu-

cation in 1967 as a teacher and coach at Edgewood High School in Ninety-Six. From 1968-1991, Govan was employed with the Neighborhood Youth Corp. in Orangeburg, the S.C. Alcohol and Beverage Commission, the S.C. Department of Mental Health, and the S.C. Department of Youth Services. In 1991, Govan decided to return to a career in education as a teacher and coach in Lee County School District. He retired from public service in 2007, as a teacher from Marlboro County High School in Bennettsville.

He is married to Carolyn McCoy Govan, a former art teacher with the Darlington County School District.

Govan is a past chairman of the of Darlington County School District Board of Education and a member of the S.C. School Boards Insurance Trust Board of Directors.

Shown, left to right, are Kiwanian Craig Weber, Tiffani Roberts, and Patricia Toney of Southside Early Childhood Center.

Shown, left to right, are Kiwanians Ken Hughes and Craig Weber, Christina Ewing and Kourtney Grant from Carolina Elementary, and Kiwanian Dave Carlton.

Shown, left to right, are Kiwanians Craig Weber and Murphy Monk, Lindsay Henrich and Anna Tingen of Thomas Hart Academy, and Kiwanian Ken Hughes.

CHARLES GOVAN