DCSD announces 2020 Art in Business grand prize winners
This piece, titled “Puppy Eyes,” won the Grades 3-5 Grand Prize for Jordynn Odom of Brunson-Dargan Elementary School in the 2020 Art in Business contest. This piece, titled “Steampunk,” won the Grades 9-12 Grand Prize for Tatum Clontz of Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology in the 2020 Art in Business contest. This piece, titled “She Will Be Loved,” won the Grades 6-8 Grand Prize for Trinity Robinson of...
Bicyclist dies in collision
From Staff Reports A Darlington man was killed last week as he was riding a bicycle on Timberlake Drive, officials said. Joseph Aubrey Rush, 75, of Palmetto Shores, died April 28 when he collided with a Ford Fiesta, according to Darlington County Coroner Todd Hardee and the state Highway Patrol. The patrol said Rush went left of the centerline and struck the car head-on. The patrol said Rush was not wearing a...
Online-learning debate shows a sharp divide among parents
By Bobby Bryant Editor editor@newsandpress.net With Gov. Henry McMaster’s decision April 22 to keep all South Carolina public schools closed through the end of the academic year, Darlington County students face several more weeks of classes by computer – online learning. For some students and parents, this is welcome news. Others fear a disaster. After nearly a month of students learning from home to avoid risking spreading the...
LIVING ON PURPOSE: God sees, God hears, God knows
By Bill Holland The God of the Bible is not only the creator of all things, but He also has the ability to see everything at the same time, and to know everything from the past and the future. One of His attributes is being omniscient which means He understands everything including where you are, what you are going through and what you are thinking. John Bunyan, who wrote “Pilgrim’s Progress,” was visited by a minister in prison and...
Linda W. Moody
LAMAR – Linda W. Moody, 65, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. A graveside service was held Tuesday, April 28, at Lamar Memorial Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born July 29, 1954, Linda was the daughter of the late James “Boopie” Welch and Helen Smith Welch. She loved fishing and cooking out with family and friends. Surviving are her daughter, Kim Jackson (Brad Davis); son, Tim (Debbie) Crowley, all of Darlington;...