Auxiliary of Carolina Pines to host 2nd annual Lights of Love
The Auxiliary of Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center in Hartsville will host its Second Annual Lights of Love Nov. 24 at 4:30 p.m. on the hospital grounds. This event consists of an outdoor tree lighting ceremony with music followed by refreshments in the outpatient lobby. Lights will be available for purchase. Each light is $10 and can be purchased in honor or in memory of a loved one. Acknowledgement cards will be mailed to...
Sheriff’s Office warns of phone scam
Darlington County sheriff’s deputies have received multiple reports of a telephone scam involving residents receiving a robocall from 808-369-9814 claiming to be from the Social Security Administration. Others have reported similar calls from 207-591-9153. Anytime you receive an unexpected call from someone claiming to be with the Social Security Administration, hang up. According to the Social Security Administration, the SSA will...
The benefits of the flu vaccine
A healthy lifestyle includes many different components. Diet and exercise are arguably the two most significant elements of a healthy lifestyle, but being healthy and avoiding illness involves more than just eating right and getting off the couch. Preventive care can be critical to long-term health. A healthy diet and routine exercise can help lower risk for various ailments, including heart disease and diabetes. But what about...
Cobras open wrestling season with a victory
DANVILLE, Va. — The Coker University wrestling team opened its 2019-20 campaign with a 30-11 victory over Averett University on Sunday. The match began at 157 pounds, where Averett’s Tony Blackman gave the Cougars a 3-0 lead with a 7-2 decision over Ethan Welsh. Coker would go ahead for good in just the second bout of the match, when Corey Christie won by fall over Averett’s Isaiah Deck in just 1:29 for a 6-3 lead....
School District announces November Teacher Feature winners
The Darlington County School District’s Teacher Forum has announced the Teacher Feature winners for November. The program recognizes one teacher from each school to honor excellence in education. Teacher Feature is coordinated by the district’s Teacher Forum, which is comprised of each school’s Teacher of the Year. The purpose of the Teacher Forum is to foster professional growth and teacher leadership. The Teacher Feature program...
Coker Esports drops two Overwatch matches on Sunday
The Coker Overwatch team played against Union County College and Missouri Valley College in week seven of the Tespa Preseason. The first match against Union County started on Busan and the teams traded rounds back and forth, but Union was able to get the third round to win the map. The second map was King’s Row and Union was able to push it to the end of the map with a few minutes to spare. Coker was unable to do the same, so...