Trio of emergency nurses at Carolina Pines receive certification
The Emergency Department at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that three registered nurses have passed the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam: Pat Spencer, RN, CEN; Tracy Jacobs, RN, CEN; and Sam Joyner, RN, CEN. The nurses join four others in their department in recent months who have received the additional training required for this certification. “All three of these ladies are extremely valuable to...
Bela Family Dentistry of Darlington announces Little Free Library and college scholarship
Bela Family Dentistry of Darlington is excited to announce the Bela Family Dentistry Academic Scholarship, to be awarded to a high performing high school senior. As an additional effort to show their dedication to education and learning, they have built a Little Free Library on their office premises. The Bela Family Dentistry Academic Scholarship will be awarded annually to one of Bela Family Dentistry of Darlington’s deserving...
Dr. Walter D. “Doug” Smith passes away at 99
Dr. Walter Douglas “Doug” Smith, Francis Marion University’s beloved founding president, has passed away.
Sheriff recognizes deputy for outstanding service
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis has recognized Deputy Justin Taylor for his exemplary service on February 2, 2018 during the response to a catastrophic vehicle collision claiming five lives. “Deputy Taylor, a certified paramedic, assisted caring for victims on scene and drove an ambulance to the hospital while EMS personnel provided life sustaining chest compressions to a victim during the transport,” stated Sheriff...
DCSD Board announces locations for new schools
The Darlington County Board of Education announced today the locations for new schools in Hartsville and Lamar. The third new school will be built in Darlington on the site of the existing Cain Elementary School. District officials and the construction team evaluated extensively more than 19 sites in Hartsville and eight sites in Lamar before selecting the final locations of the new schools. Lamar’s new school, which will combine...
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies investigating stabbing
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating a stabbing incident that occurred Sunday March 4 at a residence on Autrey St. in the Darlington area. Two victims have been transported to a local hospital with extensive injuries. Deputies have a suspect in custody.