Society Hill council unites behind ‘public-events’ plan
Four months after Mayor Tommy Bradshaw decided that Society Hill needed to regulate public events on town property, a unified Town Council last week OK’d a plan to do that.
Nearly 30 DCSD students ‘sign’ with local employers for internships
Twenty-seven Darlington County School District students will get genuine work-based experience this fall during 12-week paid internships at local businesses. The students and the 13 employers participated in a Fall Signing Day on Sept. 19 inside Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology’s Conference Center. School guidance counselors recommended the student interns. Prior to the celebratory Signing Day at Mayo High School, all...
Free Medical Clinic hires full-time medical provider
Kristin “Krissy” Huntley has been hired as the first full-time medical provider and clinical coordinator for The Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County. “The Free Clinics will continue to rely heavily on the many dedicated volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses, but Krissy’s appointment will enhance our abilities to treat acute illnesses, expand our hours of clinical service, and allow us to...
Road-naming legislation cuts into road-repair funds
When in session, S.C. lawmakers routinely introduce legislation dedicating an existing road section, bridge or intersection to a living or deceased person – including ex-legislators.
South Florence strikes quickly and often as it rolls over Darlington 47-7
To say that this has been a rough start to a season for the Darlington Falcons football team would be an understatement.
October lawn and garden tips
Watch out for: Lawns White grubs — The bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis does a nice job on Japanese Beetle grubs, but it does take a little time to build up in the soil. Bacillus thuringiensis does not, however, control other types of grubs. If you have an area that looks like something has been digging there, you probably have grubs, with some form of wildlife digging them up for a snack. Things to do: Flowers Bulbs —...