Owens- Dickerson Wedding
Miss Macey Deanna Owens of Pleasant Hill, S.C. and Mr. Julian “Rhodes” Dickerson, III of Darlington, S.C. were married at five o’clock in the afternoon, Saturday, June 17, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Hemmingway S.C. The Reverend James A. Herring officiated the double-ring ceremony. The bride, who was escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill F. Owens of Pleasant Hill,...
Backyard Stargazer for August 2017
By Francis Parnell It’s August, and millions of people are excited about the 21st! Me too!! On the evening of the 2nd, spot yellow Saturn about 4-degres lower left of the waxing gibbous Moon. The gibbous Moon is above the spout in the Teapot of Sagittarius on the 3rd. That’s about where the Sun is at the December Solstice. One hour before sunrise on the 16th, look for “ALDEBARAN”, the eye of Taurus, about...
Pride of Darlington Business Award: South of Pearl
The City of Darlington Beautification Board presented the Business Pride of Darlington Award to South of Pearl on Monday, July 17, for work done to improve and beautify the interior and exterior of the property. Built in 1899, the elegant two-story residence located at 117 Edwards Avenue has been home to some of Darlington’s more upscale citizens. Under the guidance of owner/proprietor Todd Hardee, that uptown spirit lives on as...
Artist submissions sought for the 701 CCA South Carolina Biennial exhibit
701 Center for Contemporary Art seeks submissions for the 701 CCA South Carolina Biennial 2017, a survey exhibition of work by contemporary South Carolina artists. The exhibition will be held at 701 Center for Contemporary Art in Columbia. The 701 CCA S.C. Biennial 2017 will be presented in two parts with openings in September and November. The goals of the Biennial exhibition are to provide a venue to showcase recent work reflecting...
Why should you be physically active? It’s Great for You
The American Heart Association recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity each week. You know exercise is good for you. But have you ever considered why it matters? “Physical activity can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing several chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease,” said Elaine Auld, CEO of the Society for Public Health Education...
Church News – July 26, 2017
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Singing Convention The Fifth Sunday Freewill Singing Convention will be held at Lawson Grove Baptist Church, 3585 Lawson Grove Road, Darlington. The singing will be held Sunday, July 30 with Sunday School starting at 9:30 a.m. The church asks all choirs to be on time for Sunday School and the Worship Service. For more information, call 843-332-4241. Family and Friends...