Strategies to avoid holiday weight gain
Staying fit during the holiday season can be quite challenging, even for the most ardent fitness enthusiasts and disciplined calorie-counters. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, many people are offered a wide assortment of foods, beverages and other indulgences — typically in mass quantities. According to researchers at Stanford University, although the average person only gains around one pound during the holiday season, quite...
Medford gets a dash of Christmas spirit
Residents at Medford Nursing Center of Darlington received a special Christmas gift last week from their friends at Gospel Temple Worship Center of Florence: an array of miniature Christmas trees, handcrafted by the Gospel Temple seniors. Pictured here, Medford residents Virginia Lawhon (left) and Romell Love picked out two colorful and festive trees to help give their rooms an extra dash of seasonal cheer. Photo by Samantha...
Society Hill librarian combines love of writing, drawing to publish her own book
Charlene McDonnough has a love for books. She has also been writing for most of her life. In 2016, those two passions collided and she released her first Gemma the Sweater Loving Giraffe book. McDonnough recently released her second Gemma book and took part in the Author Fair with the Darlington County Library System, which just so happens to be her employer.
Colonial Day at Brockington Elementary Magnet School
Brockington Elementary Magnet School held a Colonial Day on Nov. 27. During the fun-filled morning, students learned how to make candles, homemade butter and pinpoint Christmas ornaments.
Backyard Stargazer for December 2017
By Francis Parnell It’s December and Christmas will soon be here; it’s also “SUPER MOON” time. The Full Moon on the 3rd is the largest and closest at 222,133 miles this year! Watch it rise behind distant trees and buildings and you might experience the “Moon Illusion.” At dawn on the 13th, a very thin crescent Moon is about 5-degrees above reddish-orange Mars in the east-southeast. The annual...
Fundraiser to be held to help with medical expenses
A chicken bog and boat raffle fundraiser will be held to help Bill Stricklin. Both will take place on December 29 at Palmetto Grocery and Grill, 2192 Ebenezer Road, Florence. Bill Stricklin was recently diagnosed with cancer among other complications. We are raising funds for his medical and general expenses to relieve some pressure from him and his family. Come out and support a good cause. Tickets for the chicken bog fundraiser are...