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...
A true account of faith and forgiveness
For those of you that have never heard of a woman named Corrie Ten Boom and her remarkable family, it is truly a heart-breaking account of courage and sacrifice.
Cornelia McCullough celebrates 100th birthday
Cornelia McCullough celebrated her 100th birthday, Saturday, July 15 surrounded by family and friends. To mark the momentous occasion, McCullough’s family threw her a party at The Carolinian in Florence, where she lives.
Peter Smith celebrates 100th birthday
Family and friends came together July 15 at the New Hopewell Outreach Center to celebrate the 100th birthday of Deacon Peter Smith. Unfortunately, Deacon Smith was unable to attend the party due to ill health, but guests enjoyed food and music and shared remembrances of a man dedicated to his family and church.
Children explore their wild side at Kalmia Gardens
‘Does anyone know what this is?’ Dan Hill asked that question more than a few times during the Week in the Wild camp last week at Kalmia Gardens. Hill, assistant director at Kalmia was leading nearly two-dozen campers around the grounds of the gardens and through explorations of the species they encountered.