Darlington’s Sonic has ribbon-cutting
The Darlington Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Sonic drive-in restaurant on South Main Street last week with a ribbon-cutting. Darlington’s first Sonic has been operating for months, but this was the city’s official welcome. Sonic, founded in 1953, has more than 3,500 restaurants in 46 states. The Darlington Sonic is open from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6 a.m.-midnight Fridays and Saturdays.
Living on Purpose: Does the Bible really say that?
By Bill Holland Like you, I hear people say things all the time and give the Bible as a reference. However, upon investigation, sometimes these tidbits of wisdom are not actually from God’s Word. I thought it would be interesting to look at a few of these sayings and learn where they actually came from. Let’s begin with “God helps those who help themselves.” I’ve heard this all the time and it seems like a logical view, however, this...
Annual colorectal cancer screenings recommended for everyone over 50
As the human body ages, screening for various conditions and diseases may need to occur more frequently. Routine doctor visits may not be a part of most people’s image of the perfect retirement, but such checkups can save lives and make one’s golden years much more enjoyable. The World Health Organization notes that cancer is the leading cause of death across the globe and that colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of...
Clipper Gandy
Clipper Gandy DARLINGTON — Charles Clipper Gandy, 53, died March 3, 2020, at his residence. A funeral was held Friday, March 6, in the chapel of Belk Funeral Home with a burial following in Piney Plains Cemetery. The family received friends prior to the service. Born June 18, 1966, in Darlington County, he was the son of the late Benard C. and Shirley Griggs Gandy. Clipper previously worked for Land Air as a dispatcher and he...