Kimberly Windham Named to BJU’s Chamber Harp Ensemble
GREENVILLE, S.C.: Kimberly Windham of Darlington has been named to Bob Jones University’s Chamber Harp Ensemble (CHE), one of over twenty instrumental performance groups at BJU. Windham is a Sophomore majoring in Music Education. All students at BJU are welcome to audition during summer orientation or at the beginning of each semester. In addition to meeting audition requirements, participants are enrolled in private harp...
Teen to be honored as Eagle Scout: Marcel Joseph, son of Rico Joseph of Darlington
Walkers and hikers can now enjoy what was once an overgrown and hazardous trail thanks to Marcel Joseph, son of Rico Joseph of Darlington, S.C. The 18-year-old improved a hiking trail for his Eagle Scout project. He is being recognized for his leadership during a Court of Honor ceremony. Only 6 percent of Boy Scouts achieve the highest rank of Eagle Scout, which requires a lengthy review process of leadership, service and outdoor...
Where is this in Darlington County?
The photo from last week was not found in Darlington County at all… it depicted the lovely church Prince George Winyah of Georgetown, featured church by our friend Bill Segars in our paper today. The reader that guessed correctly was: Dr. Cliff Wilson. Do you know where this photo was taken? Please let us know by sending your guesses to: editor@newsandpress.net or call 843-393-3811. Good luck!
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. We will be singing Gospel songs and Holiday Favorites. Guest performers: back by popular demand The Amazing Minister Jerry...
South Carolina Historical Marker for Round O Community and Former Senator Kay Patterson to be Dedicated
The South Carolina African American Heritage Commission and Round O Baptist Church will dedicate a South Carolina Historical Marker on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 10:00 am. Funded in part by Darlington County Accommodation Tax funds, the marker will honor the birthplace of Senator Kay Patterson and the Round O Community. Following the morning service, the marker will be unveiled and dedicated followed by a banquet. Members of the...
A new reason to lie about your age
As 2016 draws to a close, the Darlington County Library System will determine the most popular book of the year.