Do you know Darlington County? June 21, 2017
The photo from last week was a sign at the corner of Carolina Ave. & 4th St. in Hartsville, near the Hampton Inn & Suites. Eagle-eyed readers Hoyt Campbell, Bill Segars and Wanda Hill found my location once again. Today, you will find another location shot from Darlington County. Do you know where it is? Please let us know by sending your guesses to: editor@newsandpress.net or call 843-393-3811. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday....
Local author uses poetry to talk about domestic violence
Niana Renee said that though her life has been much different than she expected, she has come to terms with her past. In April, she released a book of poetry, Poetic Diaries Ambiguous Love, that she says is a ‘raw’ look at domestic abuse.
Lloyd-Kelly Wedding
Amy Elizabeth Lloyd and James Christopher Kelly were united in marriage in a ceremony on May 20, 2017. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Lloyd of Darlington. The groom is the son of Mr. Greg Kelly and Mrs. Darlene Walton both of Darlington. The double-ring ceremony took place at 5 p.m. at Melton Farms in Darlington. Reverend Creed Walton performed the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Music was...
Red Cross hosting Disaster Responder Bootcamp in Florence on Saturday, July 1
FLORENCE— When a disaster strikes in South Carolina, your local American Red Cross responds, providing food and shelter to those who have lost everything. Now, the Red Cross is looking for members of the community who want to be trained now to quickly take action to help their neighbors should a disaster strike. During the one-day Disaster Responder Bootcamp, volunteers will learn the essentials of responding to a disaster. In just...
Affordable health screenings coming to Darlington
Residents living in and around the Darlington, South Carolina can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First Baptist Church will host this community event on June 30, 2017. The site is located at 216 South Main Street in Darlington. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries,...