Lung Cancer on rise in S.C. men
The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Darlington County Cancer Profile, published in June 2022, shows lung cancer was the number one most commonly diagnosed cancer and the number one leading cause of cancer death from 2015-2019, followed by colorectal cancer ranking number two in cancer deaths and prostate cancer ranking number three in cancer deaths.
Rep. Pat Henegan advocates for Women’s Political Empowerment
In a stirring address at the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Mary McLeod Bethune birthday celebration, South Carolina House of Representative District 54 Patricia Henegan passionately emphasized the pivotal role of women in political leadership and urged more women to step forward and run for public office.
Butler Academy given $25,000 grant
Butler Academy has been awarded $25,000 for the purchase and installation of new kitchen equipment needed in Phase II of the school’s recent building expansion.
PURPLE HEART REMEMBRANCE
The Purple Heart award stands as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and resilience. We honor those who have received the Purple Heart for being injured while in combat.
Back To School Fun Day
Gospel in the Park’s Back To School Fun Day took place on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Pride Park on 6th Street I’m Hartsville.
Lions Club offers scholarship
The Darlington Lions Club wishes to announce that Jimmy Kelley, Jr., was a recipient of one of the Lions Club scholarships this year.