Why should you be physically active? It’s Great for You
The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. You know exercise is good for you. But have you ever considered why it matters? “Physical activity can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease,” said Elaine Auld, CEO of the Society for Public Health Education...
NAMI Family-to-Family classes beginning soon
Are you one of the millions of Americans who has a close relative with a serious mental illness? If so, you may have many question, such as: How can I get a clear diagnosis for my relative? What are the best treatments now available for my relative? What are all these medications for? How can my relative and I communicate better? What do I do if my relative has a crisis? How do I take care of myself in all of this? The National...
Lynchburg man charged with criminal sexual conduct
The Darlington County Sheriff’s Special Victims Unit has arrested and charged Willie James Singletary, 61, of Lynchburg with four counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, first degree. Investigators allege that earlier this month Singletary engaged in sexual activity with two minor victims at a residence in the Hartsville area of Darlington County. In 2004 Singletary was convicted of criminal sexual conduct with a minor,...
Sheriff’s Office participates in Southern Shield Campaign
On July 19, 2017 Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies, with the assistance of the Hartsville Police Department, participated in the Southern Shield Campaign on the Darlington County portion of Interstate 20. Sheriff’s Deputies made several arrests including: 1 Trafficking Cocaine 1 Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana 1 Felon in Possession of a Firearm 1 Failure to Stop for a Blue light 2 Active Darlington County...
Cornelia McCullough celebrates 100th birthday
Cornelia McCullough celebrated her 100th birthday, Saturday, July 15 surrounded by family and friends. To mark the momentous occasion, McCullough’s family threw her a party at The Carolinian in Florence, where she lives.