House-arrest haircuts
By Tom Poland Nancy’s eyes betrayed frustration and fear. “I can’t cut your hair right now. I’ve got to close.” Early April 2020, the year of perfect vision, what do we see? Closings. Not so perfect, but to venture out is to risk death. So they say. So they say. Perched on the edge of chaos, it’s a good time to be handy, a jack-of-all-trades, a do-it-yourselfer. You’re on your own. Making do will have to do. Not happy with your shaggy...
McMaster’s ‘non-essential’ list: A hole-in-one for golfers – and others
By Rick Brundrett The Nerve Gov. Henry McMaster has ordered that “non-essential” businesses statewide be closed to the public to combat the spread of the coronavirus, though he included some pretty big loopholes. Take golfing, for example. His “non-essential” list includes various “recreational and athletic facilities,” such as fitness centers, though sports that “involve interaction” of greater than 6 feet between players or...
In ‘digital meeting,’ city wraps up recreation-land purchase
By Bobby Bryant Editor editor@newsandpress.net In its first “digital meeting,” Darlington City Council last week completed the purchase of $600,000 worth of land that will be the basis for a recreation complex near Darlington Raceway. Forced to meet entirely by video because of coronavirus concerns, council on April 7 took its final vote on buying the 116 acres off Harry Byrd Highway. That final OK had originally been set for...
The right foods can fight inflammation
The human body and its immune system excels at fighting foreign invaders like bacteria and viruses. Signaling chemicals called interleukins tell cells whether they are needed to fight illness or they should wait in the wings. While these immune defenders are doing their jobs, soreness, fatigue and swelling can occur — the natural side effects of an immune system response — but will soon dissipate. However, many people deal with immune...
Darlington Free Medical Clinic prepares for coronavirus aftereffects
The Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County, 500 W. Carolina Ave. in Hartsville, and 203 Grove St. in Darlington, continues to meet the primary care and prescription needs for the uninsured of the county. Although both clinics are operating on a reduced schedule, high-quality, free healthcare continues to be provided using CDC- and DHEC-recommended social distancing, telehealth and other practices. No walk-ins are being currently...
Mayor proclaims ‘Girl Scout Week
The Girl Scout organization was started 108 years ago, March 12, 1912. Mayor Curtis Boyd proclaimed March 8-14 as Girl Scout Week. After signing the proclamation, the week began with Boyd, along with retired Darlington Police Chief Danny Watson, teaching the girls self-defense. The week ended with a Girl Scout Sunday celebration. The girls were responsible for all aspects of the service including the posting of colors, welcome,...