Darlington County Free Medical Clinic hosts Blood Drive
The Darlington County Free Medical Clinic hosted a blood drive on Friday and donors got more than a donut and a good feeling for giving the gift of life — each donor received a free test to see if their blood contains antibodies for COVID-19. Red Cross collection specialist Tricia Mulholland said that to observe social distancing guidelines, donors signed in, passed a brief exam (including a temperature check and quick...
Trinity-Byrnes hires new registrar
Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School welcomes a new registrar. Kaly Freeman joins the TBCS staff after a 30-year career in business.
Newman’s advice to parents: Introduce your kids to masks
As Darlington County schools shoot for a Sept. 8 reopening date, face masks will be required for kids in grades 3-12, officials say.
How COVID-19 has changed our schools
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 left no aspect of life untouched, and education was no exception.
Veteran seeks to help injured soldiers regain full strength
University of South Carolina COLUMBIA — When Brooks Herring decided to give college a try after serving in the Navy and working for the Army, he had one goal in mind: Creating a physical therapy program that would help wounded service members get back to the level of strength and activity they had before their injury. All during his undergraduate years at the University of South Carolina, the self-described Gamecock for life...
City Council calls meeting to discuss Baccus incident
Darlington City Council has scheduled a special called meeting July 21 to discuss an incident in which councilwoman Sheila Baccus is reported to have used racially charged language during an encounter with a city police officer.