Local church hosts comedian
Trinity United Methodist Church will host Christian comedian Dr. Dennis Swanberg on Thursday Aug. 10 Dr. Dennis Swanberg, affectionately known to his national TV audience at “The Swan”, is a seasoned and solid communicator whose sly wit delivers life enriching truths to the heart on wings of laughter. Dr. Swanberg was the host of “The Dennis Swanberg Show” and “Swan’s Place”, formerly national televised cable television shows that...
Safe Kids program promotes medication safety
Children are curious by nature, and it makes sense that they would be even more curious when it comes to medication. Many medications look and taste like candy. While it’s important to encourage our kids to explore and discover new things, when it comes to medication, we want to be careful to keep them safe. Here are a few tips to show you how. The Hard Facts Medications are the leading cause of child poisoning. In 2013, over 59,000...
Church News – August 2, 2017
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Great Commissions Ministries Vendor Show Great Commissions Ministries will be having a Vendor Show on August 5th from 10- 6 p.m. With 40 vendors, there will be something for everyone including face painting & art for the children. Come out for a fun filled day. For more information contact Penny Blacmon at 843-617-4250. Family and Friends Weekend Center Baptist...
Clemson Extension workshops for landscapers benefit environment
CLEMSON — Clemson University Cooperative Extension is organizing a series of daylong workshops throughout the state to help professional landscapers properly apply weed control and fertilizer. The Pesticide Calibration and Safety Workshop provides step-by-step instruction on sprayer and spreader calibration, along with numerous landscaping tips and an overview of product labels and safety. Upcoming workshops will be held Aug. 11 in...
Darlington church starts shower ministry
Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of their situation in life. Several churches in Darlington are working to do just that with a simple act: opening up showers to people who don’t have access to one.
Pee Dee Coalition holds annual 5K
FLORENCE – Whether measured in miles or kilometers or even in split-second moments that seem to change everything, milestones mark hard-earned progress and usually follow an unmistakable call to action. Breaking Free 2017 is just such a moment and the call to action is yours! This fall, in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Pee Dee Coalition will host its 5th annual Breaking Free event...