Political signs stir a City Council conflict
The city of Darlington has an ordinance that says political signs can’t be put up until 30 days before an election.
Another year, another rise in S.C.’s gas tax
You might not have noticed amid the Fourth of July holiday hoopla, but you’ve been paying 2 cents per gallon more in gas taxes since July 1.
County aiding $75 million Nucor expansion
Nucor Corp. plans to invest $75 million in new land and equipment, and Darlington County Council voted unanimously in favor of a tax incentive package to help facilitate the company’s plans.
Acrobatics and tumbling receives backing from NCAA committee to join the list of emerging sports
INDIANAPOLIS — The quick-rising collegiate sport of acrobatics and tumbling has received backing from the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) Committee on Women’s Athletics to join the organization’s list of emerging sports. The sport was recognized along with collegiate women’s wrestling.
The effects of UV rays on the eyes
The sun can be both friend and foe. A warm, sunny day can improve mood and increase levels of vitamin D in the body. Exposure to sunlight during the day also can help regulate the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle, known as the circadian rhythm. However, overexposure to the sun can be dangerous as well. Many people recognize that exposure to the sun can lead to sunburn and long-standing skin damage, but they may not realize that the...