DHEC provides WIC participants access to increased food choices during pandemic
In response to demand for nutritious foods during the COVID-19 pandemic, DHEC is providing additional food items to South Carolina WIC participants. “Currently there is no disruption to the food-distribution supply chain; however, some participants have experienced food item shortages due to people purchasing more food items than normal,” said South Carolina WIC Director Berry Kelly. “By expanding food options on WIC approved items,...
Elsie Marlowe
DARLINGTON — Elsie Marlowe, 68, of Darlington died Thursday, April 30, 2020. Friends paid their respects between noon and 5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Kistler Hardee Funeral Home. The funeral will be private. Elsie was born in Darlington. She was the daughter of the late Ira and Marie Dority Truett. She was a member of Darlington Pentecostal Church for many years. She was a longtime employee at Dixie Cup in Darlington. She enjoyed...
Virus threat won’t delay June 9 primaries
From Staff Reports South Carolina’s June 9 statewide primary elections and June 23 runoffs will go on as planned – but officials advise that you wear a face mask and “be patient.” The State Election Commission said last week that it would not postpone the Democratic and Republican primaries because of the coronavirus crisis. “The SEC has no authority to delay the primaries or deviate from current law in conducting elections,” the...
DHEC provides WIC participants access to increased food choices during pandemic
In response to demand for nutritious foods during the COVID-19 pandemic, DHEC is providing additional food items to South Carolina WIC participants. “Currently there is no disruption to the food-distribution supply chain; however, some participants have experienced food item shortages due to people purchasing more food items than normal,” said South Carolina WIC Director Berry Kelly. “By expanding food options on WIC approved items,...
Candidate for sheriff takes campaign online
By Samantha Lyles slyes@newsandpress.net With the June 9 primaries drawing near and social distancing restrictions still in place, some political candidates are replacing traditional stump meetings and fundraisers with virtual town hall events. James Hudson, who is challenging incumbent Sheriff Tony Chavis for the Democratic nomination, held an online gathering last week to answer questions about his candidacy. Hudson has served as...