St. John’s Elementary enjoys Thanksgiving Feast
First Grade students at St. John’s Elementary School in Darlington celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with a costumed picnic in the SJE halls last week. Little pilgrim settlers and their Native American friends sat down and broke bread together – cornbread muffins, that is – and enjoyed a lunch of chicken, potatoes, and juice drinks. After the meal, kids reviewed their lessons about the history of Thanksgiving with principal...
Remembering Jean Taylor
Friends, colleagues and former students shared their profound sadness in the loss of Jean Byrd Taylor, who passed away on November 18, 2016. Taylor had been employed by the Darlington County School District since 1973, and had been the principal of St. John’s Elementary School for the past 25 years. Below, we share memories that were sent to us and shared on our Facebook page. Special thanks to Julie Howle with providing images to...
Dick Baird and Japonica Hall remembered
When heard that Richard (Dick) Baird, great-great grandson of Governor David R. Williams, had passed away, I immediately thought of his historic home.
Miss Darlington and Miss Darlington Teen Scholarship pageants return
For the past five years the city of Darlington has not crowned a Miss Darlington or Miss Darlington Teen but the traditional event will make a magical return on May 21, 2017 at the St. John’s Elementary School Auditorium, located in heart of our wonderful city. A group of individuals known as the Miss Darlington Scholarship Pageant Board and Committee will bring back a long standing tradition that will crown two winners that will...
Anchor Club Pie Sale 2016
Darlington Anchor Club’s Annual Pie Sale was a great success the day before Thanksgiving. Many thanks to those in the community who supported the Anchors by purchasing pies. This fundraiser by the Anchors enables them to make donations to community organizations and others in need of support.
Church News – November 30, 2016
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Gospel in the Park Series, Holiday Edition Come join the Gospel in the Park Series, Holiday Edition, Theme: Bringing Unity into the Holiday Saturday Dec. 3 4 p.m. at True Saints Church of God and Christ 428 Poole Street, Hartsvile, SC. We are asking everyone to wear red or green. The Gospel in the Park Spiritual Ministry will render devotional service. Emcee by Trey...