Darlington Rotary Club awards four scholarships
On June 21st as most recent high school graduates were hanging out with friends or enjoying the last few, precious days of childhood, four of Darlington’s finest were accepting college scholarships from the Rotary Club of Darlington. This year, with a successful year of fundraising and the Rotary Club was able to award four scholarships to recent graduates to the colleges or universities of their choosing. There were many applicants...
Do you know Darlington County? July 12, 2017
Last week was a quiet one with Independence Day falling on a Tuesday. We only got one guess for the location of our sundial but it wasn’t correct. Our sundial is on Pearl Street in Darlington on a piece of property near the Darlington Library. 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...
Historical Commission seeks county’s ‘Grandest Tree’
The City of Darlington has been a Tree City USA city for two decades. Now, the Darlington County Historical Commission wants to find the county’s grandest tree. In a new competition that will run from July 1 through Sept. 1, people in the county can nominate a tree and possibly win a prize. The rules are simple: Facebook is the only means of entering. No emailed photos or mailed photos will be accepted. Interested persons should snap...
Church News – July 12, 2015
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Homecoming Savannah Grove A.M.E. Church, 1401 Andrews Mill Rd., Lamar, will celebrate Homecoming on Sunday, July 16, 2017. Sunday School is at 9:00 AM and Morning Worship at 10:00 AM. VBS First Church of God, 620 North Main Street, Darlington, will hold their Vacation Bible School July 17-20 from 6 -8:30 p.m. The theme is “SonWorld Adventure Park”. Kids in...
Freedom Fest 2017at Darlington Raceway
The Greater Darlington Chamber of Commerce held its annual Freedom Fest July 1 at the Darlington Raceway. Crowds from near and far enjoyed the festival’s food, games and music by Johnny Glenn and the Chasers. The car show had a unique blend of classic cars and newer cars with distinctive modifications. No event at the Track Too Tough To Tame would be complete without an appearance by the Lack in Black. Unfortunately for festivalgoers,...
A young patriot willing to give all
Every summer we look forward to July fourth because it’s filled with fun things to do.