Finding balance in a tech-driven world
It is impossible to dispute the many ways technology has positively affected the world. Tech has made interacting and collaborating with people from all corners of the planet as convenient as conversing with a next door neighbor. Technology also has changed the face of education, making it possible for students from all walks of life to easily access a wealth of information at the click of a button. For all of its many...
Sporting clays shoot and golf tournament set for March
The Child and Family Resource Foundation and the Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County are sponsoring Clays for Children/Heroes for Health. The sporting clays shoot and golf tournament are intended to support “happy, healthy families” in Darlington County. The event is March 21 at Moree’s Sportsman Preserve and Moree’s Cheraw Country Club. The golf tournament begins with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. The sporting clays tournament...
5 things to look for when selecting a lawn service
Most people want beautiful, lush lawns and well-maintained landscapes. Not every homeowner has the time or the inclination to do the work, however. Many homeowners rely on a lawn service to help maintain their properties and keep their homes looking great. Lawn companies come in all shapes and sizes — from fly-by-night workers with ill-maintained equipment to franchised companies with thousands of workers across the country to...
Two facing drug charges
Two Hartsville residents are facing drug charges after the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant at a residence on Johnson Street on Thursday afternoon. “My deputies did an outstanding job getting more dope off the street and another gun out of the wrong hands,” stated Sheriff Tony Chavis. “During the search of the residence, deputies were able to locate approximately 36 grams of methamphetamine, a...
Society Hill Town Council swears in new member
Society Hill Town Council began its first meeting of the new year Jan. 14 by swearing in a new council member. Chuck Baker, who was elected in November, was sworn in last week. He claims the seat formerly held by councilwoman Michelle Steen. Council also voted to re-elect Mayor Pro Tem Deborah Harrell to another term in that post. Harrell was re-elected to her council seat in November. Brian Gandy, director of the Darlington County...