Meet the News & Press’ new General Manager
Johnnie Daniels is the new General Manager for the News & Press, having taken over the position on May 1. Daniels succeeds Morrey Thomas after the News & Press was recently acquired by The Herald Group and Jordan family from the Thomas family. Daniels is a seasoned newspaper veteran, having served as Advertising Director and General Manager of The Dillon Herald as well as covering Dillon County high-school sports and other...
For many teens, adolescence is a very trying time
Adolescence can be a trying time for teenagers and their parents. According to the American Psychological Association, parents and caregivers face an entirely new set of tasks to deal with the changing needs of children as they reach adolescence. The changes that accompany adolescence include physical, cognitive and social changes, and parents may need to adopt an entirely new approach to parenting as they deal with the changing needs...
Velma Prater
Velma Louise Lynch Prater died Monday, May 18, 2020, at Morrell Nursing Center. She was born in Greenville in 1922 and was the daughter of the late Esley B. and Florence Freeman Lynch. Shortly after graduating from high school in 1940, she married the love of her life, William Harold Prater, who preceded her in death. She was active in church and many community organizations during her life and attended Lamar United Methodist Church...
Wendy Lee Naugle Humphries
DARLINGTON – Wendy Lee Naugle Humphries, 40, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020. The family received friends Tuesday, May 26, at Belk Funeral Home. Born in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on July 4, 1979, Wendy was the daughter of Denver Naugle and Sandra Fellinger Naugle. She loved spending time with her family, especially her son Noah; she enjoyed gardening, and will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. In addition to her parents, she is...
Photo mural honors area grads
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net In a normal year, high school seniors would be celebrating graduation with hugs, high-fives and parties. This, as we all know, is not a normal year, and the Class of 2020 will miss out on a lot of senior year traditions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But thanks to the work and generosity of Darlington’s citizens and businesses, area grads have a photographic memorial dedicated in their...