Learn about burns
According to the National Fire Protection Association, roughly half of the injuries involving grills are thermal burns. Of the approximately 16,600 patients who visit emergency rooms for injuries involving grills each year, 8,200 are treated for thermal burns. UPMC HealthBeat notes that thermal burns typically occur when a person touches flames or fire or hot molten liquid or steam. Thermal burns also can result when touching a hot...
How parents can discuss social media with young children
Parents of young children tend to have a lot on their minds. While social media may not be moms’ and dads’ foremost concern, it’s a topic that today’s parents must discuss with their children eventually. Social media is largely uncharted territory for parents. Many parents of young children did not grow up with social media. As a result, they might not know what constitutes appropriate usage, and how to convey that to kids growing up...
Shots reported fired at Pizza Hut
The Darlington Police Department last week was investigating a report that shots were fired outside the Pizza Hut on South Main Street May 6. According to local media reports, police responded to a “shots fired” call about 10 p.m. last Monday. But they were unable to find any victims or suspects. Capt. Kim Nelson said police found no damage at the scene. The Darlington Police Department asks anyone with any information about this...
2019 National Day of Prayer
The 2019 National Day of Prayer was marked with messages of hope at a May 2 gathering on Darlington’s Public Square. Organizer Dr. Brian Sherwood, pastor of First Baptist Church, introduced speakers from area churches. Among them, Rev. Zach Dillard of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church prayed for President Trump, national leaders and all servicemen and –women; Rev. Sam Fulmore of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church prayed for state...
‘The six people … that nobody asked about’- Senate shines a light on ‘forgotten’ victims of 1970 Lamar rioting
They waited 49 years for these 12 minutes.
Tuition rising at Florence-Darlington Technical College
Tuition for Florence-Darlington Technical College students is rising 3.3 percent, or an additional $6 per credit hour.