Proper disposal of deer remains is a rule of good hunter ethics
By Charles Ruth, SCDNR Big Game Program Coordinator Disposal of deer remains may not be the highlight of a hunting trip, but it is an important aspect of hunting, particularly in maintaining the hunter’s image. Hunters should realize that improperly disposing of deer remains is not only illegal but presents a negative public image. It provides a legitimate point of criticism that can be used by people who oppose hunting. Hunters...
DCSD graduates score higher than national average on SAT
Darlington County School District (DCSD) graduating seniors scored higher than the national average on the SAT in 2017, according to data released by testmaker, The College Board. DCSD graduating seniors scored an average composite of 1056, while the national average was 1044. The average composite score in the state of South Carolina was 1058. Graduating seniors in 2017 took a brand new SAT, which is why composite score totals vary...
Carolina Pines announces Nurse of the Quarter and DAISY Award winner
Brandon Singletary, RN of the Emergency Department at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center was named the Nurse of the Quarter and the DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence. The awards are chosen from nominations from hospital staff, patients and family members that wish to recognize exceptional nurses each quarter. According to Frank H. Munn, Director of Emergency Services at CPRMC, the awards were well deserved. “Brandon is an...
Cruisers make donation toward city beautification efforts
The Darlington Cruisers presented the Beautification Board with a donation to help with the repair and replacement of the gas lanterns at the City entrances.
McLeod Heart & Vascular Patient Navigators helping patients manage their health
The day before Rhonda Bennett was being discharged from McLeod Regional Medical Center she met Heart and Vascular Patient Navigator Karla Williams. Rhonda had been admitted to McLeod with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure. As a Heart and Vascular Patient Navigator, Karla’s role is to remove barriers for heart patients, making it easier for them to be compliant with their health care after discharge and to inform them of services...