HHS Principal to graduates: strive to be strong and resilient
Hartsville High School held a commencement ceremony for the Class of 2018 on June 7 before a capacity crowd in the HHS Arena. After joining in the singing of the HHS Alma Mater, the audience heard “The Legend of the Cap and Gown,” a parable about the history of the robes and mortar boards traditionally worn by graduates. Students Mary Margaret Cottingham, Whitney Kirkley, and Jordyn Alexander read the story, which dates these simple...
Eldridge tells Mayo graduates to remember who they are and where they came from
Mayo High School for Math, Science and Technology held their graduation ceremony June 6 at the Southeastern Institute for Manufacturing and Technology. Family and friends of the 75 graduates packed the conference room ready to celebrate the past twelve years of accomplishment and the start of their next chapter in life. Kayla Eldridge spoke to her classmates about making each decision in their lives count and remembering that everyone...
Touch-A-Truck at Darlington Raceway
Last month Darlington Raceway played host to a Touch-A-Truck event that delighted kids of all ages. Firetrucks, ambulances, heavy equipment and even a moving truck were set up at the raceway for kids to explore. There was facepainting, food and even the opportunity to take a pace car ride around the Track Too Tough To Tame. Photos by Melissa Rollins
DCIT holds completer ceremony
The Darlington County Institute of Technology held its twelfth annual Recognition Ceremony for DCSD students from around the District who have put in over 450 hours of study and completed their career-focused courses at DCIT. Completers in the fields of Agriculture Education, Automobile Collision Repair Technology, Automotive Technology, Business Education / Marketing, Carpentry, Electricity, Engineering, Graphic Communications,...
Church News – May 30, 2018
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Burning Bridges Ministries One Nation Under God – Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 5 p.m. at The Music Hall, 1945 Harry Byrd Highway, Darlington. General admission is $5.00. Prayer Service St. James will hold a Noon Day Prayer Service every Wednesday. Please join us or give your prayer requests to Judy Alexander. The Upper Room Holy Ghost Mission Sunday morning worship is at...
Let grilled desserts add to outdoor entertaining
Grilling immediately calls to mind smoky meats, vegetables and even seafood. However, many people may not know that grills can be an ideal place to cook dessert. Outdoor grills are relied on to impart flavor and facilitate outdoor entertaining. Yet, when it comes time to serve dessert, hosts and hostesses often turn to store-bought treats or delicacies that must be cooked in the oven. But various delicious desserts can be prepared...