Local author uses poetry to talk about domestic violence
Niana Renee said that though her life has been much different than she expected, she has come to terms with her past. In April, she released a book of poetry, Poetic Diaries Ambiguous Love, that she says is a ‘raw’ look at domestic abuse.
Lloyd-Kelly Wedding
Amy Elizabeth Lloyd and James Christopher Kelly were united in marriage in a ceremony on May 20, 2017. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Lloyd of Darlington. The groom is the son of Mr. Greg Kelly and Mrs. Darlene Walton both of Darlington. The double-ring ceremony took place at 5 p.m. at Melton Farms in Darlington. Reverend Creed Walton performed the ceremony. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Music was...
Screen on the Green 2017 season continues
The City of Hartsville’s free series of summertime movies, will present “The Secret Life of Pets,” sponsored by the Sandy Memorial Animal Hospital, on Saturday, June 24. The screening will take place in Burry Park, 131 Cargill Way. This event will be a Bark in the Park event allowing for dogs to join in the fun. Any canine viewers must be leashed at all times. “The Secret Life of Pets” follows the story of Max, a spoiled terrier who...
Church News – June 21, 2017
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Bible Academy Bethel AME Church will have the Put on the Whole Armor of God Bible Academy Tuesdays in June. The academy will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and lunch will be served. For more information, email BibleAcademy@yahoo.com. Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church Darlington will be June 19-22. The sessions will be held each day...
The bond of love we have with our pets
Within two weeks of each other, my son and daughter-in-law took both of their dogs to the vet to end their suffering.
Carolina Caterpillar awards student scholarships
Caterpillar Inc. dealers in the Carolinas in conjunction with the Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Educational Foundation presented 10 students with a $500 tool scholarship throughout May and June 2017. The scholarships are awarded based on grade point average (GPA), with the exception of one senior student who received the $500 scholarship based off of their Most Improved recognition. Students who received the...