Two dead, one injured in early morning shooting
On June 26, 2017 at approximately 1245 a.m. officers of the Darlington Police Department were called to the area of Southern Pines and Kirven Street in reference to multiple shots being fired. Upon our arrival at that the location, they found a wrecked vehicle occupied by individuals who had been shot. One of the victims died immediately, the other victim later passed away at the hospital. The third victim has serious injuries. The...
Water Well Trust expands water well projects to 16 counties
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Water Well Trust, the only national nonprofit helping low income Americans get access to a clean, safe water supply, has announced that it is expanding from thirteen to sixteen the number of South Carolina counties eligible to receive assistance for drilling a new water well or rehabilitate an existing well. In 2016, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $140,000 matching grant to the Water...
Legislative updates provide increased protections for consumers
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is announcing the passage of House bill 3647, offering greater consumer protections in the arena of timeshare resale. H3647 addresses several facets of the timeshare resale process: • Written contract. Timeshare resale service providers are required to give consumers a written contract including a complete description of the services offered, the length of the...
Christy B. Moody named Chief Nursing Officer for Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Christy B. Moody, RN, BSN, CCRN has been appointed Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (CPRMC) in Hartsville, SC. A proven healthcare leader with more than 24 years of critical care experience (16 of those being in hospital leadership), Moody is well qualified for this role. She has worked for CPRMC for the past 14 years. Prior to assuming the role of CNO, she worked as Director of Acute &...
Treasurer announces $5,290 College Savings Grant for SC newborns
Columbia, South Carolina– This May, in celebration of its 15th Anniversary, South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is expanding its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, held each May in celebration of National 529 College Savings Day (May 29), is increasing both the number of grants given and the grant dollar amount. Traditionally, the program offers a $529 grant to every baby born in South Carolina on 529...