Omicron Zeta Omega participates in Adopt-A-Highway
The Omicron Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated participated in Adopt-A-Highway on July 21 by cleaning up their assigned mile on Highway 9 in Cheraw. Through its Acts of Green Program, the Chapter continues to promote environmental sustainability by encouraging recycling and litter prevention. Pictured above are members of the chapter who participated in the Adopt A Highway: kneeling (left to right): Destiny...
Foster parents in great need in Darlington County
Darlington County needs 57 more foster families to care for the increasing number of vulnerable children who come into care and keep those children close to their home communities. Children enter foster care when they can no longer live safely at home, and there is no other relative to care for them. Foster families provide these children with a safe and nurturing environment. “When a child comes into foster care, everything about...
Darlington Police Department seeks information
In July of2017, someone stole several items from the Darlington Police Department including firearms. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is conducting the investigation. Anyone with information about this incident should contact the Darlington Police Department or the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division. As of today, no arrests have been made in connection with this case. Anyone with information about the person or...
The most commonly abused drugs among teenagers
Teenagers are in a stage in their lives when they are testing boundaries, gaining some independence and learning more about the world around them beyond the watchful eyes of their parents. Social circles may have expanded outside of immediate neighborhoods, and teens could be influenced by new factors. The teenage years also may be a time of experimentation. While changes in dress, entertainment and appearance may be normal, teens...