Bob Jones University students named to President’s List
GREENVILLE– The following Bob Jones University students were named to the President’s List for high academic achievement during the Fall 2017 semester. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 3.75 or higher grade point average for the semester • Brooke Hummel, a Senior Fashion Design major from Florence • Kaitlyn Hummel, a Senior Exercise Science major from Florence • Meagan Hummel, a Senior...
Mims graduates Cum Laude from USC
On December 18, 2017, at the fall commencement exercises, the University of South Carolina, College of Engineering and Computing, conferred upon Clint S. Mims, the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude, having achieved a grade point average of over 3.5. He is the son of Barry L. Mims of Darlington and Peggy P. Mims of Lexington, S.C. His grandparents were the late Mr. and Mrs. M. Leo Mims and the late Mr....
Do you know Darlington County?
The last photo we ran was of a memorial stone on the grounds of St. David’s Academy in Society Hill. Readers with correct guesses were Cora Byrd and Tommy Bradshaw. Today you will find a photo of an oversized replica of an item used in many homes to celebrate the holiday season. Do you know where it is? Please let us know by sending your guesses to: editor@newsandpress.net or call 843-393-3811. Deadline is 5 p.m. Friday. Good...
Let every heart prepare Him room
The author of this story is unknown and has been told by many people throughout the years.
Backyard Stargazer January 2018
By Francis Parnell HAPPY NEW YEAR! It’s January, and we’re about to get a case of the “Blues.” That’s because there are two Full Moons this month; the second is a “Blue” Moon! Since this is a “Blue” Moon year, 2018 will have 13 Full Moons! And an even bigger surprise for us sky watchers. Including the “Super Moon” in December, both Full Moons this month are “Super...
Church News – December 27, 2017
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net New Year’s Eve Sing Oates Baptist Church, 3569 Oates Highway Lamar, SC will have a New Year’s Eve Sing on Sunday December 31st at 9 p.m. The Pine Ridge Singers from Hartsville, and Southern Redeemed from Florence will bring in the New Year with praise and worship music. Admission is free, and open to everyone. If you have any questions you may contact Pastor Gerald...