St. John’s High School Class of ‘87 holds 30th Reunion
The St. John’s High School Class of 1987 held their 30th year reunion on Sept. 29 with a meet and greet at Redbone Alley in Florence. A cookout on Sept. 30 was held at the Wilds-Edwards House in Darlington. Several faculty members of their class were also in attendance. Dinner, socializing and reminiscing was also held at the Wilds-Edwards House that evening. 1st Row: J. Griggs, R. McLaughlin, W. Sweatt, K. Benton, P. Hartz.,...
Local churches partner to host Hope For Life event
This month, Pee Dee area residents will have an opportunity to hear encouraging messages about “HOPE FOR (a better) LIFE”. The three-day event will be held at the Florence Civic Center, beginning at 7 p.m. Oct. 17–19,and is co-hosted by eight different regional congregations of the Churches of Christ. Steve Ridgell, director of the HOPE FOR LIFE ministry from Abilene, TX will be the featured speaker. Each evening’s lesson will...
City of Hartsville recognizes local Eagle Scout project
On Fri., Oct. 20, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation department will host a ribbon cutting event in recognition of the new kayak dock at Lawton Park. The project was organized and completed by Ryan Traver, Boy Scout Troop 523, as his Eagle Scout project. “I’ve grown up in Hartsville, I love the city and the people here, and I wanted to do something that would benefit the community,” says Ryan Traver, “I’ve been...
Choosing to give our stress to God
It may seem insensitive, but the idea of stress being an issue we can control is worth considering.
Stephens-Black Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Stephens of Darlington are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Amy Elizabeth Stephens, to Timothy Burnette Black, son of Mr. Burnette Black and the late Mrs. Shirley Black of Barnwell, South Carolina. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wade Flowers of Darlington and the late Mr. and Mrs. Marley Stephens of Lumberton, North Carolina. She is a graduate of James F. Byrnes...
Do you know Darlington County
Last week’s photo was the McCullough House on Pearl Street. Readers with a correct guess were Jim Stone, Hoyt Campbell, Dolores Talbert. Today you will find another location shot. 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 luck!