Simple ways to avoid injury while gardening
Gardening is one outdoor activity that attracts many a devotee. Although gardening can be a worthwhile and enjoyable hobby for people of all ages, like other activities, gardening carries certain safety risks, even though few people may give much thought to the risk of getting hurt when gardening. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that gardeners suffer thousands of injuries every year. Many of these injuries involve lawn...
Michelin North America Teams Up with SC State Parks for Guide
Michelin North America has donated $25,000 to the South Carolina State Park Service for the development of a comprehensive guide to all 47 state parks. Available at state parks and online at www.SouthCarolinaParks.com, the 104-page guide provides details on lodging, camping, hiking, fishing, boating and other fun things to see and do at parks. It also outlines the Ultimate Outsider program, an initiative that invites people to visit...
Heart-healthy lifestyles begin in the kitchen
Weight-loss initiatives and dieting often go hand-in-hand, but healthy diets can do more than help women shed pounds. Heart disease is the primary killer of females, but embracing heart-healthy diets can help women reduce their risk of develop cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association reports that heart disease causes one in three female deaths each year in the United States. The AHA also notes that 90 percent of women...
Five reasons to try apple cider vinegar
Vinegar is a fermented liquid made from a wide array of ingredients that is used primarily to preserve and flavor food. But the uses for vinegar are almost as extensive as the variety of flavors it’s available in. The word “vinegar” comes from the French “vin aigre,” or “sour wine.” Vinegar is a diluted solution of acetic acid that forms with the fermentation of grapes, apples, rice, corn, and many other ingredients. Apple cider...
Control mosquitoes at home
The City of Hartsville has put every effort to provide the residents with a safe and environmentally-friendly mosquito control program. Members of our team are certified by the state of South Carolina as non-commercial pesticide applicators. Our applicators continuously attend training and conferences to stay up-to date on best practices so that we can provide the best and safest pest management program possible. The City assists DHEC...
Westside residents in Darlington to have water issues through the weekend
Residents on the west side of Darlington can expect to have lower than normal water pressure throughout the weekend due to a water line break on Pearl Street. On Thursday, a water line broke on the West side of town during work on the South West Darlington Storm Water Project. Water was out from the railroad tracks to Fitness World as well as along parts of Syracuse Street. Around 9 o’clock Thursday night, the crews had fixed one...