Local pastor writes book to help others through grief
On November 1, 2015, Bill McEntire’s life changed forever. That was the day that his wife Wanda, his ‘best friend, confidant and critic’ died unexpectedly. McEntire and his wife were married for nearly 30 years after meeting in seminary, both of them planning to be missionaries. God, it seemed, had different plans for them. “God called me into the ministry,” McEntire said. “I accepted Jesus when I was 16 years old. I prayed for over a...
Coker College’s Enactus Team one of top 12 in the nation
Coker College’s Enactus team was named one of the top 12 in the nation at the Enactus United States National Exposition in Kansas City, Missouri. Enactus is an international organization that connects student, academic and business leaders through entrepreneurial-based projects that empower people to transform opportunities into real, sustainable progress for themselves and their communities. Guided by academic advisors and business...
Pee Dee Gardens celebrates community with friends
Pee Dee Gardens, a DePaul Senior Living Community in Florence, has been celebrating and giving back to their community along with help from Regency Hospice. The agency recently hosted a Memorial Day picnic for seniors at Pee Dee gardens with assistance from Florence City Councilman Glynn S. Willis and his wife Sandra. Both are volunteers with Regency Hospice. Regency Hospice visited again in June to help residents create toys for the...
Darlington Presbyterian holds VBS
Dale Campbell plays a game with Vacation Bible School participants. The weeklong camp included outdoor games, creating super hero capes and, of course, snack time. Children learned about heroes of the Bible during their lessons. Photos by Melissa Rollins
Church News – June 14, 2016
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 Black Creek Baptist Church, 137 Mont Clare Rd, Darlington, will hold their Vacation Bible School “GALACTIC...
Coker Athletics announces the formation of Striker’s Squad
The Coker College Athletic Department is pleased to announce the formation of Striker’s Squad, the official kids club of Coker Athletics. This program, available for all youth in 8th grade and below, was created as an affordable option to introduce families to Coker Athletics and our exemplary student-athletes. Striker’s Squad members receive an official t-shirt, VIP pass, birthday card, special invitations to exclusive...