Symptoms of Heart Valve Disease
Heart disease includes a variety of conditions and illnesses. Heart valve disease is one such condition that poses a significant threat, a threat that many people are unaware of. What is HVD? HVD occurs when the heart’s valves are not functioning properly. The heart has four valves that ensure the free flow of blood in a forward direction, preventing backward leakage. This process is essential to the successful and continuous flow of...
Jet-setting PSC members attended events with ties to regulated companies
By Rick Brundrett The Nerve From 2014 through 2018, four sitting S.C. Public Service Commission members collectively accepted more than $90,000 in trips and meals funded in part by utility industry trade groups, several of which have ties to companies regulated by the PSC, a review by The Nerve found. And two of the commissioners who are expected to leave their positions when their terms expire June 30 are scheduled to take one or...
What are congenital heart defects?
Pregnancy is an exciting time for expecting parents. As due dates draw closer, expecting parents’ anticipation and to-do lists grow. With nurseries to design, baby books to read and clothes and toys to buy, it can be easy for parents to overlook prenatal care. But prenatal care is vital, as it not only monitors Mom’s health, but also keeps a watchful eye on the child growing inside her. Expecting parents may not know what to expect...
Darlington police seek man in 2014 assaults
The Darlington Police Department needs the public’s help in locating David Davodjoe Brown Jr., 33. He is wanted for criminal sexual assault with a minor under 11. He was the mother’s boyfriend during the time of the incidents, police say. The incidents occurred in 2014, police say. You are asked to contact the department at 843-398-4026 or call 911 if you know Brown’s location.
Simple ways to extend the life of your laptop
Computers were once sizable investments. But much like the cost of high-definition televisions and entertainment systems has dropped considerably over the last decade, so, too, has the cost of desktop and laptop computers. According to the Statistics Portal, which gathers statistics from more than 22,500 sources, by 2022, sales figures for laptops are expected to outnumber desktop computer sales by a margin of nearly two to one. Many...
