Freedom Fest returns with bigger, better fireworks
Independence Day fun returns to the Darlington Raceway July 1 with the annual Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce Freedom Fest.
Treasurer announces $5,290 College Savings Grant for SC newborns
Columbia, South Carolina– This May, in celebration of its 15th Anniversary, South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 College Savings Plan is expanding its PalmettoBaby Grant Program. The annual program, held each May in celebration of National 529 College Savings Day (May 29), is increasing both the number of grants given and the grant dollar amount. Traditionally, the program offers a $529 grant to every baby born in South Carolina on 529...
Men’s Health Month
On Wednesday, June 21, Darlington Mayor Gloria Hines signed a proclamation, declaring the month of June to be Men’s Health Month. Present at the signing were Darlington County First Steps Fatherhood Specialist Jon Flowers and Darlington County First Steps Communications Specialist Patricia Sullivan. The proclamation reads: Whereas, despite advances in medical technology and research, men continue to live an average of five years less...
Hartsville youth to enjoy second season of We Hart Play program in local parks
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation is providing free coordinated play through the We Hart Play program this summer from June 26 to August 4. Te’Quan Coe, the Hartsville Play Coordinator, will be at various parks each week from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The We Hart Play program was established last year to engage the community’s youth in activities at Hartsville parks during the summer for free and safe...
NFPA and ESFI work to reduce fatalities caused by electric shock drowning in pools and at marinas
With summer in full swing, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) are joining forces to remind people about the potential electrical hazards in swimming pools, hot tubs and spas, on board boats and in the waters surrounding boats, marinas and launch ramps. Electric shock drowning (ESD) can occur when faulty wiring sends an electrical current into the water, which passes...
Clemson forecast to have best view of the eclipse in South Carolina
CLEMSON, South Carolina — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts Clemson is one of the U.S. cities most likely to enjoy clear weather during the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse. It also should have the best viewing conditions in South Carolina, NOAA says. The NOAA forecasts Clemson has a 75 percent chance of having viewable conditions on the day of the eclipse, which ranks in the top 10 cities in the eclipse path...