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...
South Carolina new and beginning farmer program accepting applications
COLUMBIA — Farmers getting their feet wet in agribusiness have access to comprehensive entrepreneurial education and business training through a public service program offered by Clemson University. The South Carolina New and Beginning Farmer Program is now accepting applications for the 2017-2018 statewide program. The deadline to apply is July 15. A application is online at www.scnewfarmer.org. The South Carolina New and Beginning...
Storyteller kicks off library summer program
The Darlington County Library System is bringing summer fun to all of its branches with weekly programs through July 25. The teen programs kicked off with an upcycle craft project June 5 while the children’s program started June 6 with storyteller Donna Washington. Before the storytelling began Liz Davis, who is in charge of the library’s children’s services, sang a silly song and danced with the kids in the audience to get their...
Cain celebrates May Day
J. L. Cain Elementary School held its annual May Day Friday, May 5. The theme was “America Land of The Free.” Miss Jaimzee Wingate was crowned “May Queen” 2017, she is the daughter of Ms. Jammie Williams and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Goodson . Master DeMarion Stephens was crowned “May King” 2017 he is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Andre Williams. Miss Easton Boaz was crowned “Little Miss” 2017, she is the daughter of Mr....