Trinity UMC welcomes renowned Christian comedian, Aug. 10
If laughter is truly the best medicine, then Dennis Swanberg, America’s “Minister of Encouragement” is just what the doctor ordered – and Trinity United Methodist Church of Darlington will host Swanberg and his unique brand of comedy at a free concert on August 10. With his down-home charm and heaping helping of hospitality, this Austin, Texas born pastor-turned-comedian has won the hearts of audiences across the country. Raised in...
Camp Meeting Month at Trinity UMC
Do you enjoy singing good old Gospel hymns? Hymns like Victory in Jesus, Since Jesus Came Into My Heart and When We All Get to Heaven, just to name a few. There are so many beloved hymns and Trinity is planning to include as many as possible during each service. In addition, plans are to include guitars, banjo, fiddle, tambourine and more. Members and visitors alike are encouraged to help lead the hymns by joining the choir or playing...
Miss Pee Dee and Miss Pee Dee Teen Scholarship pageants to be held at SIMT
The Miss Pee Dee and Miss Pee Dee Teen Scholarship pageants, under the directorship of Nikki Player will be held on Oct. 14th at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the SIMT building on the campus of Florence-Darlington Technical College. The pageant is an official preliminary to the Miss South Carolina, Miss South Carolina Teen, Miss America and Miss America’s Outstanding Teen pageants. Miss Pee Dee will compete in the 2018 Miss South...
Do you know Darlington County?
The last photo we ran was inside the 100 building at Florence-Darlington Technical College which students visit to register for classes. We didn’t have any correct guesses for the location. Today, you will find another location shot from Darlington County. 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!
Florence-Darlington Technical College serves more than 600 students at Back to School Bash
Florence-Darlington Technical College’s (FDTC) 2nd annual Back to School Bash, served more than 600 people during the school supply giveaway on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Kids of all ages visited FDTC’s campus on Saturday to collect school supplies and to spend the morning having fun at the free event. FDTC’s Back to School Bash’s car show featured classic and exotic vehicles. Vendors were set up inside and outside of the...
Local Girl Scouts celebrate achievements and milestones
On Saturday, July 29, 2017, members of Troop 423 had their Awards, Bridging, and Scholarship Ceremony. The purpose of the ceremony was to recognize achievements by the members during the current membership year and throughout their tenure in Girl Scouting. During the event, members received patches, certificates, pins, and scholarship checks. Additionally, girls bridged from one level of Girl Scouting to another based on grade level....