Students stage Red Ribbon march against drugs
Students at Hartsville’s Washington Street Elementary School took to the streets on Tuesday, Oct. 30, waving signs and chanting pledges to live drug-free. This annual march is part of Red Ribbon Week, the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation, reaching millions of young people during October 23rd – October 31st each year. The Red Ribbon Campaign began as a way to honor slain DEA agent Kiki Camarena, who...
Darlington city staff wears pink
City of Darlington staff rolled out their rosiest outfits last week, maintaining their annual tradition of coming to work clad in pink to show support for breast cancer patients and their loved ones. A luncheon followed, with pink decor, covered dishes and informational literature to spread the word about detection and treatment. In 2018, an estimated 266,120 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in...
Funeral services held for woman slain during encounter with deputies
Funeral services were held last week for the Hartsville-area woman killed in what was called an exchange of gunfire with Darlington County sheriff’s deputies, but little new information has been released on the case.
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Make Election Day go smoothly
Election Day gives voters throughout the United States a chance to participate in their government. The right to vote is something to cherish, as many people across the globe do not get a chance to elect the officials who govern their countries. While Election Day is an exciting time, voters may find it frustrating if they do not take steps to ensure things go smoothly when they head to the polls. The following tips can help voters...