Scammers are targeting COVID-19 fears
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net People are responding to the threat of COVID-19 in a variety of ways, like making charitable donations, showing support for healthcare workers and staying home to slow the spread of the virus. But while adversity brings out noble instincts in some, others are exploiting pandemic fears for their own gain. The Federal Trade Commission is tracking a number of COVID-19 scams and they’re...
Deputies rescue child during standoff
Darlington County sheriff’s deputies over the weekend rescued a child from a home where a man was threatening family members with a gun. Sheriff Tony Chavis said deputies were dispatched to a residence on Bills Circle because of a report of a man threatening people with a handgun. Deputies were informed by family members that the suspect was barricaded inside with a child. Deputies assigned to the Special Incident Response Team...
Mary “Annette” Driggers
IRMO – Mary “Annette” Creel Driggers – “Granny Mae” — age 81, went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 30, 2020. She was born Aug. 28, 1938, to the late Gurley Washington Creel and Annie Hayes Creel Lee. She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Creel (David) Hopkins of Darlington; granddaughter, Melissa Hopkins Rouse (friend Barry Smith) and grandson-in-law, Robbie Rouse of Lexington; grandson, Bryan (Tina) Hopkins of...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Children all over the word are suffering from the effects of child abuse and neglect. In the United States, over 3.6 million referrals are made to child protection agencies every year. A referral can include multiple children, and the number of children is estimated to be over 6.6 million. Our country has one of the worst records among industrialized nations, with an estimated four to six deaths resulting from child abuse every day...
Carolina Pines accepting donations of medical and protective supplies, equipment
In response to questions about how members of the community can assist in the region’s coronavirus pandemic response, Carolina Pines says it is accepting donations of unused and handmade medical and protective supplies and equipment. This move is part of Carolina Pines’ efforts to address the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for increased needs of personal protective equipment (PPE), which healthcare providers across the nation are...