Train up a child and continue praying
Every child, whether they turned out wonderful or less than desirable, is to some degree the product of a mom and dad.
Maxie Joy: I’m proud to be a veteran
A native son returned to Lamar on Nov. 10 to serve as the keynote speaker for the Civitan’s annual Veterans Day Celebration, held at the Lamar Veterans Park.
Darlington honors Veterans during annual ceremony
The annual Veterans Day ceremony held on North Main Street at the Darlington Veterans Memorial drew crowds of veterans, their families and friends, and many citizens who came to show appreciation for the men and women who serve in our nation’s military.
DHS Marching Falcons take home Champion title
DHS Marching Falcons celebrated Oct. 21 in Columbia after the first W. J. Keenan High School BOTB Competition after winning Best Drum Major, Best Horn Line, Best Dance Line, Best Flag Line, Superior Rating, First Place in category 4A, and Grand Champions. Contributed Photo
Windham named to Harp Ensemble
GREENVILLE– Bob Jones University recently named Kimberly Windham of Darlington to the 2017 Chamber Harp Ensemble, one of several small performing groups at BJU. Windham is a junior majoring in Music Education. The Chamber Harp Ensemble is typically comprised of 8-12 harps and the group is open to all students who have previous playing experience. Students desiring to participate in the Chamber Harp Ensemble perform an audition...
USDA names SC directors of Farm Service Agency and Rural Development
COLUMBIA – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced Friday the appointment of Boone Peeler to the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Debbie Turbeville to Rural Development (RD), both as State Directors. Peeler and Turbeville serve as appointees of President Donald J. Trump. “Our goal is to help rural America prosper, and these state leaders will be of great assistance in that task,” Secretary Perdue said. “Boone Peeler and...