Low voter turn-out in Darlington County elections, two races head to run-off
The voters in Darlington County did not come out in droves Nov. 7; quite the opposite in fact. Only 20 percent of registered voters cast their vote, though there were elections in all four corners of the county. Lamar and Society Hill had the highest voter turnout where voters had a decision to make about who they wanted to be their mayor. Two races, one each in Hartsville and Darlington, will go to a runoff.
Fender receives behind the scenes tour of DCSD holiday card printing
Whimsy and charm with a touch of imagination. That was a winning combination for Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology Senior Sarah Fender, who was recently named winner of the Darlington County School District annual Holiday Card Art Contest. On Nov. 2, Fender visited the Darlington County Institute of Technology to see how her artwork was being transformed into the card.
Open Enrollment period ends Dec. 15
Open enrollment for individual health insurance began Nov. 1. This year’s open enrollment period for the Affordable CareAct (ACA) has been shortened to 45 days, ending on Dec. 15. Gold, Silver and Bronze plans are available for individuals and families. All plans cover the same essential health benefits, but the costs will vary based on the metallic level. BlueCross is offering 24 plans on the health care exchange, including the...
First Presbyterian hosts Coker Music professor for free concert
First Presbyterian in Florence will hold a free concert on Nov. 12. Coker College professor Dr. Ryan F. Smith will perform the concert. An assistant professor of music at Coker College, Smith teaches both theory and piano courses. The event will start at 3 in the First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary. Smith performed recently at Columbia Museum of Art, Piccolo Spoleto Festival and Palmetto Theatre. He also is a past winner in the Bob...
Emergency Nurses at Carolina Pines receive CEN certification
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is known for having a nursing staff that often goes the extra mile to receive more training and certifications. To add to the growing list of registered nurses passing the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam are Frank Munn, RN Director of Emergency Services of Carolina Pines and Brandon Singletary, RN in the Emergency Department. Frank Munn is a Hartsville native with over 23 years of healthcare...