McLeod to provide new services at the Darlington Raceway during race weekend
Over the years, the medical requirements established by NASCAR have heightened since the death of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt in 2001. Each year, McLeod has worked closely with the Track Too Tough to Tame to ensure the health and safety of the drivers and fans and this year is no different. “For the Labor Day Race Weekend, we have redesigned the interior of the Infield Care Center and doubled our capacity for patient care,” said...
Dream Flights returns for fourth year to Darlington
Ageless Aviation Dream Foundation (Dream Flights) will be returning to Branhams Airport in Darlington on September 1. This is the fourth year that they have decided to return as part of the Darlington Raceway Bojangles’ Southern 500 race weekend events. The Dream Foundation is non-profit organization dedicated to honoring seniors and United States military veterans. Their mission is to give back to those who have given. The flight is...
How chores are beneficial to children
“Make your bed.” “Clean up the toys.” “Take out the garbage.” Parents routinely utter these phrases and others to their children. Children can be adept at procrastinating in regard to their chores. Parents must be diligent when introducing children to age-appropriate chores because they can help youngsters grow up into well-rounded and knowledgeable individuals. By giving children responsibilities, kids feel like full participants in...
Papa John’s Pizza presents donation to Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association
(Right to left) Carmen Chambers, co-owner of the Darlington Papa John’s Pizza franchise, presents Darlington Downtown Revitalization Association (DDRA) executive director Lisa Rock and board member Carolyn Abbott with a donation from the restaurant’s Eat for Change fundraising campaign, which was held at the beginning of August. Rock says that Chambers and husband Ted Woloscyk (restaurant co-owner) have made a real effort...
Darlington shooting investigation
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating a shooting that occurred around midnight August 19. An individual was discovered outside of a residence on Birdsnest Road with a gunshot wound. The individual was transported to a local hospital. The extent of the individual’s injuries is unknown. Sheriff Chavis announced the arrest of Maurice Antwon McTillman, 33, of Hartsville. McTillman is charged with one count of...