County deems courthouse ‘appointment only’ during pandemic
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net Even as South Carolina’s non-essential businesses shut down this past week to slow the spread of the coronavirus, local government entities are finding ways to hold public meetings and continue doing the people’s business. In that spirit, members of Darlington County Council donned protective gear and met in person April 6, with several feet of space between them. A live broadcast...
Living on Purpose: I once was blind but now I see
By Bill Holland One of the most profound mysteries of life is how the natural realm and the spiritual realm operate so differently. It’s common for our logical reasoning to be contrary from the way God thinks because, No. 1, we cannot always trust our emotions and No. 2, the natural mind cannot comprehend divine truth. We are reminded in John 4:24 that “God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in...
CORONAVIRUS BRIEFS:
McMASTER: STAY HOME IF POSSIBLE: Hours after the News & Press went to press last Monday, Gov. Henry McMaster dropped the other shoe – he issued an executive order requiring that all S.C. residents either be “at home or at work” if possible. The order went into effect April 7. What does this mean for you? It means the governor wants you to either be at home or at work at this point in the coronavirus crisis, unless you need to go...
NASCAR announces nominees for Hall of Fame Class of 2021, Landmark Award
NASCAR has announced the 15 nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Class of 2021, introducing the Modern Era and Pioneer Ballots for the first time. The list includes five first-time NASCAR Hall of Fame nominees – three on the Modern Era Ballot and two on the Pioneer Ballot. Jeff Burton (21-time Cup Series winner), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (15-time most popular driver) and Carl Edwards (28-time Cup winner) join seven previous nominees on...
