State agencies sitting on big reserves; lawmakers returning little to taxpayers
If the S.C. House of Representatives decided to forgo its entire $22.7 million budget this fiscal year, it could still pay all of its expected bills – with more than $650,000 left over.
Church News – September 18, 2019
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net A 37th pastoral anniversary celebration with Pastor J.D. Blue is set for Sept. 20 from 5-11 p.m. at the Stop Light, 1547 W. Old Camden Road, Hartsville. Tickets are $25 each, $40 couple. For more call 843-639-3990. On Sept. 21, meet and greet at Second Missionary Baptist Church 5-7 p.m. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Young Woman’s Auxiliary presents “Painting...
Fort Jackson trainees fill sandbags to help locals stave off any flooding from Hurricane Dorian
Beginning Sept. 2, Fort Jackson trainees began filling sandbags to help local on-post residents and office buildings stave off any flooding from Hurricane Dorian. Staff Sgt. David Strelow helped the hurricane efforts by organizing the personnel and overseeing the sandbag mission. “These soldiers worked hard. We have just under 5,000 sandbags right now.” Photos courtesy Fort Jackson
Clemson field day teaches about soil health, pest control
Healthy soils are important for healthy crops and Clemson University researcher Rongzhong Ye says planting cover crops, especially cereal rye, can help rejuvenate South Carolina soils.
Little League hosts annual public meeting
Darlington Little League will host its annual public meeting Oct. 1 at the Harmon Baldwin Center, 300 Sanders St., Darlington, at 6:30 p.m.

