Darlington restaurants put on a good face
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net While inside dining is off the table due to COVID-19 health concerns, several Darlington restaurants are still cooking up delicious comfort food to help see their regulars through this trying time. After all, when has a fried pork chop or sweet potato fries ever failed to brighten one’s day? Two local eateries – Taki’s “Back to the Fifties” Diner and Nick’s BBQ House – are...
Small businesses can get help if virus led to financial harm
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic loss as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loans is based on the financial impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The interest rate is 3.75 percent for small businesses. The interest rate for private non-profit organizations is...
Darlington County Administrator issues new County Office hours, policies during COVID-19 Pandemic
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Lamar Elementary hosts “STEM Days”
Lamar Elementary School recently hosted another of its “STEM Days,” focused on providing activities to connect students to prior learning. The experiences involved coding, robotics, force and motion, architecture and storytelling, among others. PHOTOS COURTESY DARLINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
The dangers of drowsy driving
When it comes to accidents behind the wheel, people may be quick to blame inebriated drivers. Although drunk, drugged and distracted driving is an epidemic, there is another concern on the nation’s roadways — drowsy driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drowsy driving is responsible for tens of thousands of injuries and hundreds of deaths every year. These numbers continue to grow and may not even...