McMaster’s ‘non-essential’ list: A hole-in-one for golfers – and others
By Rick Brundrett The Nerve Gov. Henry McMaster has ordered that “non-essential” businesses statewide be closed to the public to combat the spread of the coronavirus, though he included some pretty big loopholes. Take golfing, for example. His “non-essential” list includes various “recreational and athletic facilities,” such as fitness centers, though sports that “involve interaction” of greater than 6 feet between players or...
Darrell Chapman
DARLINGTON – Henry Darrell Chapman, 77, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. Belk Funeral Home is serving the family at this time. Born Nov. 23, 1942, Darrell was the son of the late Henry DeWitt Chapman and Mary Elizabeth Tyner. He worked as a pipefitter in the construction industry for many years. He enjoyed piddling in the yard and working on upgrades around the...
In ‘digital meeting,’ city wraps up recreation-land purchase
By Bobby Bryant Editor editor@newsandpress.net In its first “digital meeting,” Darlington City Council last week completed the purchase of $600,000 worth of land that will be the basis for a recreation complex near Darlington Raceway. Forced to meet entirely by video because of coronavirus concerns, council on April 7 took its final vote on buying the 116 acres off Harry Byrd Highway. That final OK had originally been set for...
Rebecca W. Bass
DARLINGTON — Rebecca W. Bass, 36, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The family received friends Thursday at Belk Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Due to concerns about COVID-19, the family understands if you are unable to visit at this time, and they appreciate your thoughts and prayers. To know Becca was to love her. She was the most amazing daughter, granddaughter, mother, sister and friend that...
The right foods can fight inflammation
The human body and its immune system excels at fighting foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses. Signaling chemicals called interleukins tell cells whether they are needed to fight illness or they should wait in the wings. While these immune defenders are doing their jobs, soreness, fatigue and swelling can occur — the natural side effects of an immune system response — but will soon dissipate. However, many people deal with immune...
