Clemson aiding ‘food-insecure’ families
Clemson researchers have used grant funds from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to combat obesity in South Carolina since 2018, and work continues to yield positive results despite obstacles presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hartsville ‘encourages’ face-mask use
Hartsville City Council stopped short of requiring face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but the emergency resolution they passed on June 30 strongly encourages their use.
City fee hikes get final OK from council
You won’t see them on your bills until October, but Darlington City Council last week gave final approval to a set of fee increases that will cost the typical household about $216 more per year.
Schools put hold on all practices
Beginning July 2, the Darlington County School District has paused all conditioning and practice for athletics teams and other extracurricular organizations, such as band, through July 12.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Reader thanks Darlington County Council on Aging
Thanks to the heroes around the world, young and old. Because this stage in our lives has made our love for one another greater than ever before. Thanks to: — Darlington County Council on Aging, for the wonderful job they are doing across the city, for all the kind distribution to the aging and shut-ins. — The News & Press for their wonderful hand in this service. Thanks to all with hands-on care. Lula M. Brown,...