DHEC committed to leading a quality public health system
By Catherine Heigel The average South Carolinian probably isn’t aware of the time and expertise that goes into developing a quality public health system that guards against a potential flu outbreak, tests fish to determine if they are safe to eat, educates citizens amid concerns about the Zika virus and provides vaccinations to children to protect them and future generations from preventable diseases. They likely aren’t aware of what...
Back to School
By Bill Shepard In a recent column I wrote that the mill village boy had decided to return to the classroom. What a surprise that must have been to all that knew him! The year was 1949. In that column, I reflected on my last year at St. John’s in Darlington, and the years that followed. A long chain of events had taken place in the life of this mill village boy. That long winding road had led back to the classroom, the one place no...
Government Working For the People
By Wilhelmina P. Johnson, Darlington County Council District 3 Learning is continuous and adequate preparation is necessary o do the job that is needed to break out in the political world. Local goverment is charged with the responsiblity of providing the necessary services that are beneficial to the county as a whole. The county budget should reflect the level of services being rendered, or projected. Leadership and Management in...
Legislative happenings
This week the Senate continued discussion on S.997, relating to the resettlement of refugees, giving the bill second and third readings.
Rogers announces candidacy for Darlington County Auditor
Margaret Ross-Rogers of Darlington has announced her candidacy for Darlington County Auditor, currently held by Rosa Hudson who is retiring. “It has been an honor and a joy to work with Mrs. Hudson for all these years,” said Rogers. Rogers has held the position as the county’s deputy auditor for 16 years, and has worked in the county auditor’s office for 30 years. Rogers is a graduated of Mayo High School in 1968, and a graduated from...
Friday and Sunday
By the time you are reading this Friday and Sunday will be facing at your door!