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.
Chicken Map uncovers two unique Carolina styles
North Carolina-based EDIA Maps announced their latest project today — the Great Carolina Fried Chicken Map. Timed for National Fried Chicken Day (July 6th), maps are now available for pre- order on their website, www.ediamaps.com and are scheduled to ship out in August. Creators of the Great NC BBQ Map and Great NC Beer Map, this will be their first project to include both North and South Carolina. The printed road map will detail...
Students ‘Headed To The Promise Land’ at Mechanicsville Baptist Vacation Bible School
This year our theme was Headed to The Promise Land as we studied the journey of Moses and the Israelites from when they left Egypt until they reached the Promise Land. The children and adults learned about how God provided for them even though they complained and were disobedient. Each night the classes got to play a life size Candy Land Game. The first class to reach the Promise Land won a container full of Candy and Prizes! The game...