Darlington resident celebrates birthday with donation
KadenMichael Price, 6, of Florence, grandson of Chesley and Barbara Benjamin of Darlington, decided to celebrate his birthday by collecting dog and cat food for the Darlington Animal Shelter. He collected more than 200 pounds of animal food (seen piled in truck). KadenMichael is the taller boy in photo. This is the second year he has collected food for the Darlington Animal Shelter. Contributed photos.
Go green in your lawn and garden this spring
Spring is a season of rejuvenation. As the cold days of winter drift away, spring blooms begin to sprout and grass regains its lush green look. Green is certainly a color that’s synonymous with spring. Gardening enthusiasts can find a way to make spring even more green by embracing several eco-friendly gardening practices as they bring their lawns and gardens back to life in the months to come. • Create a compost pile. Composting is...
Agriculture and the economy
Though it’s easy to look at the tech industry and think this increasingly influential sector is what makes the world go round, something closer to the very core of the Earth may be what’s driving your economy. The agricultural sector plays a strategic role in a nation’s economic development and prosperity. From the earliest days, agriculture has been heralded as playing a crucial role in North American culture. Farmers who grow...
She feared losing her leg; CareSouth helped her save it
HARTSVILLE — “I hope we’re going to be able to save your leg.” Those were the words that Karen Melton, a Hartsville native, heard Jan. 9 when she made a visit to CareSouth Carolina. Melton came to CareSouth Carolina after 13 days in the hospital. She said it all started on Christmas Eve when she and her husband, Shawn, were at his brother’s house celebrating the holiday. “I began throwing up and running a very high fever,”...
Man charged in two shootings
A Florence man has been charged in a shooting Feb. 8 on Sheldon Drive that injured two, according to Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis. Terrance Andre Brown, 29, turned himself in to deputies last week. Brown is charged with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. This case remains under investigation. If you have any information, you are asked to contact Darlington County Sheriff’s...
1 killed, 1 wounded in shooting incident
Two people were shot early Sunday at a home in the 3300 block of Timmonsville Highway, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies were dispatched to the residence around 8:45 a.m. The two victims were transported to an area hospital by EMS. According to local media reports Monday morning, one of the victims has died. Coroner Todd Hardee identified him as Matthew Jackson, 47. If you have any information about the case, you...