October: Another fall season
The goldenrod is yellow; the corn is turning brown; The trees in apple orchards With fruit are bending down. – Helen Jackson The morns are meeker than they were, The nuts are getting brown; The berry’s cheek is plumper, The rose is out of town. – Emily Dickinson By Bill Shepherd Both poets speak to the sentiments of the moment. The long and hot summer days are getting shorter. Summer is winding down; the feeling of autumn...
County storm damage tops $500,000
Darlington County homes and businesses suffered more than $500,000 in damage from Hurricane Florence, according to preliminary estimates announced at Darlington County Council’s Oct. 1 meeting.
Remembering ‘Coach Dave’ Neilson
David S. “Coach” Neilson passed away last Thursday night and was laid to rest Oct. 7 after a funeral service at Darlington’s Central Baptist Church.
Reap the benefits of physical therapy
Injuries have the potential to sideline people for weeks, months or permanently. Injury to the body can occur when participating in organized sports, fitness regimens or even after being in an accident. Recovering from incidents that can impact mobility and range of motion takes time, but physical therapy can help the body acclimate to regular activity once more. Physical therapy also can help healthy people as well. Those who have...
Coker program aims to improve STEM graduation rate
Coker College is taking the lead in a national program to help academically talented low-income students stick with their majors and complete their degrees in the crucial STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) field of biology.
36th Sweet Potato Festival to be held Oct. 13
Greg Rowles, a local television personality, will emcee and be part of the entertainment at the upcoming S.C. Sweet Potato Festival in Darlington Oct. 13. Rowles is a former male vocalist of the year from “Star Search.” In fact, the victory was the first in the show’s history that fans voted on their favorite performer. This year Rowles added to his list of titles “Award-Winning Broadcaster” recognized by the National Motorsports...