City of Darlington mosquito control
To combat mosquitoes and the public health hazards that they present, the City of Darlington has established a comprehensive mosquito control program. Mosquito spraying will be provided city- wide (weather permitting) on Monday and Tuesdays beginning May 18, 2015 and continue as long as needed to help control the adult mosquito population. Hours will range from 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. The chemicals will not be sprayed if the drivers see...
Outdoor theaters: The drive in movies for this generation
By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net The cars pulled into gate 39A at the Darlington Raceway in a steady stream on a warm spring evening, full of excited fans- but, not for a NASCAR race. Most of the fans couldn’t reach a gas pedal on a racecar if they tried. These fans were excited to be with their families for the launch of the spring and summer season of watching films on inflatable screens outdoors in Darlington County....
DCIT Health Science students win honors at State HOSA Conference
Students in the Health Science Technology classes at the Darlington County Institute of Technology (DCIT) have been hard at work throughout this year in preparation for the South Carolina Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Conference, which was held March 11-13, 2015. Instructors for these courses are Mrs. Connie Altman, Mrs. Kellie Flowers, and Mrs. Nancy Huntley. Preparation for the state conference involves...
Hartsville squeaks by Beaufort
While fans may love to see the glamourous and spectacular plays, it is the teams that can piece together just enough effective plays that not only win games, but win championships.
Shugart appointed Chief Operating Officer for Carolina Pines
Sue Shugart has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, according to Tim Browne, Chief Executive Officer (CEO). As Chief Operating Officer, Shugart will have operational oversight for the hospital’s laboratory, pharmacy, imaging services, cardiopulmonary services, rehabilitation services, food services, environmental services, engineering services and security. Having worked in hospital...
Celebrate World Red Cross Day by giving blood
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood this May in honor of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8 – the birthday of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founder, Henry Dunant. World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day recognizes the local and global impact of the Red Cross mission. For more than 130 years, the American Red Cross has been helping people, including those in need of blood...