Darlington County Council passes solar energy ordinance
The measure passed by a count of 6 to 2, with Council members David Coker and Joyce Wingate Thomas voting against passage. Before Council considered final reading, representatives from both sides of the solar farm fight had one final say.
North Hartsville Elementary School becomes who’s who of children’s literature
By Melissa Rollins, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net North Hartsville Elementary School was overrun with characters Thursday March 2. There was a mouse, a cat wearing a hat, Captain America and perhaps even a few whosits and watchamacallits. Students and staff alike were celebrating Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’ birthday by dressing as their favorite character, said NHE Literacy Coach Kristen Nicholson. “It is Dr. Seuss’ birthday...
The Cat in the Hat visits Hartsville school
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net Kids at Washington Street Elementary School in Hartsville welcomed a special guest last Friday as beloved Dr. Seuss character “The Cat in the Hat” dropped by to remind students that while reading is fundamental, it can also be lots of fun. Representatives from EdVenture Children’s Museum of Columbia joined with the South Carolina Education Association (SCEA) for this...
St. Matthew’s commemorates Ash Wednesday
The season of Lent lasts for 40 days, leading up to Easter. This reflects the 40 days that Jesus fasted in the desert. During this time, Christians fast certain foods or activities in order to grow closer to God.
Cooks for Christ holds chicken bog benefit
James (Ed) Nealey was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in 1998. He underwent quadruple bypass surgery shortly thereafter. In 2013, he had a heart catheterization and was advised that all his arteries were blocked. A defibrillator was inserted the next morning in hopes he would survive the trip to Charleston to determine if he was a candidate for a heart transplant. However, it was determined he was not a candidate due to...