Lamar holds MLK march
The Ministerial Association of the Town of Lamar hosted their annual march in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the morning of January 16. Marchers waved signs and pictures of Dr. King, and sang hymns under the direction of Rev. Emmanuel Simon. The crowd linked arms and walked together from Bethany Baptist Church up Railroad Avenue, through downtown Lamar along Main Street, then circled back to the church for a traditional...
Darlington community celebrates life, ideas of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The event included prayers from pastors and community leaders, songs from numerous church choirs and schools, and readings conveying the enduring goals of peace and unity to which Dr. King devoted his life.
Trinity-Byrnes students collect items for ministry
The Christmas Club at Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School participated in a service project helping Lighthouse Ministries of Florence in December. The Christmas Club is one of many unique clubs at Trinity-Byrnes. They are a community service and “just for fun” club. Rachel Warr, student at TBCS and Christmas Club member stated, “My mom had heard about the charity through our church and we decided to collect canned goods for them. Our...
Church News – January 18, 2016
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Women of Worth Meeting Women of Worth, the ladies ministry of Great Commission Ministries in Darlington, invites all ladies to attend their monthly meeting. The January meeting will be held on January 21st at 10 a.m. at the church, which is located at the corner of Wire Road and Billy Farrow Hwy. There will be light refreshments, fellowship and a devotion. The program...
Love will endure whatever may come
It’s hard to believe that 6 months has gone by since my dad passed away. I know that many of you have lost one or both parents and I’m sure we never really get over losing our loved ones but rather learn how to adapt as we try to keep pressing forward. Dad was the hub in our family where all the spokes were connected and now without him there is a huge void. As the oldest child, I’m trying to step in and help in any I can, but only...
Darlington County students in state DECA competition
Eighteen students will be representing Darlington County in the state DECA competition. Front row left to right: Jada Zimmerman, Timquasha Sanchious, Emilie Brown, Knowledge Carroway, Alyssia Moore, LaTavia Jackson Middle row left to right: Kaneshia Davis, Jakayla McCollough, Cindy Martinez, Faith Mills, Brooklyn Sylvester, Alexis Martin, Tiera Mumford, Christine Roundtree Back row left to right: Gunnar Outlaw, Elijah Vaughn, Haydon...