Do You Know Darlington County for May 3, 2017
The photo from last week was Pim Farms on Dovesville Hwy. The readers with correct guesses were Jacqueline Muldrow, Hoyt Campbell, Bill Segars, Beulah Samuel and Frances Isaac. Today, you will find a photo of someone from Darlington County. Do you know who it is? Hint: This person has written extensively about growing up in Darlington. He is pictured here with his wife shortly after they were married. He and his wife recently...
Darlington County receives grant for summer reading
The Darlington County School District will receive approximately $37,000 for summer reading, one of 20 districts set to receive funding through the Summer Reading Camp Community Partnership Grant. The TEACH (Teaching, Educating and Advancing Children in Hartsville) Foundation will also contribute $29,000 to further the program to at-risk students in grades 4K, 5K, 1st and 2nd grades. “Summer learning loss is a well-documented problem...
With God, it’s all about our attitude
We know how important it is to have a good attitude and the correct motives especially when it comes to approaching God.
Forestry has $21 billion impact on South Carolina’s economy
COLUMBIA—South Carolina Forestry Commission officials announced the economic impact of the state’s forestry sector in grand fashion today, unveiling a large backdrop depicting the industry’s $21 billion contribution to the state’s economy. The new economic impact figure, revealed in the findings of a Clemson University study commissioned by several forestry organizations, was disclosed at a press conference on the State House grounds...
Local students initiated into Phi Kappa Phi
Several local students were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, through Francis Marion University. Those students were: • Hubert Setzler III of Darlington • April Garrity of Hartsville • Emily Lavender of Hartsville • Rachel Droze of Hartsville • Nicholas Smith of Lamar • Sierra Lind of Timmonsville These residents are among...
Church News – May 3, 2017
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Women of G.R.A.C.E. Central Baptist Church, 512 Spring St. in Darlington, will host the Women of G.R.A.C.E. Extravaganza Weekend May 5 and 6. The guest speaker will be Pat Owens of Faith Step Ministries. Tickets are required for Saturday’s lunch and must be purchased by May 3. For more information, call 843-393-8581. Homecoming Bible Truth Holiness Church, 5360 Indian...