DHS announces Principals Honor List
Congratulations to the DHS Principals Honor List Students. These students made all A’s for the 1st Quarter: William Adams Brandon Adams Jasmine Alford Chloe Bateman Samuel Beasley Christina Benjamin Tyrese Benjamin Mya Bess James Blackmon Gary Britt Shelby Britt Eric Brown Trevion Brown Joshua Byram Haley Clark Jazmin Coe Shatasia Coe Walter Cox MonTrail Dewitt Antonia Duering Missie Dukes Carson Edwards Cheyanne Edwards Tatyana...
53rd Cotillion Pageant
Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter, Florence, S.C. presented its 53rd Cotillion Pageant on November 5, 2016 at the Strive Hard Educational, Recreational and Enrichment Center (SHEREC) on the campus of New Ebenezer Baptist Church. This signature scholarship program, sponsored by the chapter, recognizes young women in surrounding communities who exemplify impeccable character, morals, and educational achievement. The theme of the Cotillion was...
BCAC presents Jessica Clark
By Jana E. Pye, Editor, editor@newsandpress.net An opening reception for Jessica Clark, Lumbee Artist was held at Black Creek Arts Council (BCAC) gallery on November 3. The artist teaches high school in Lumberton, N.C., and shared that she is inspired by her Native American culture as well as the abundant nature of the area that she lives. She said that she has been painting since she was in high school – around 17 years. Some of the...
Miss DHS Pageant November 12
The Miss Darlington High School pageant will be held on November 12 at 6 p.m. at the St. John’s Elementary School Auditorium. The theme of the pageant is “Miss DHS goes to Hawaii,” and will feature Miss Darlington High School 2015 Aubrey Goodwin, Miss Florence 2016 Brooke Vu, the Kendall Standish voice studio, Breanna Barfield, KFA of Florence, and emcee Tiletha Lane. Contestants from grades 9-12 will compete in casual wear, talent,...
So Lina Auction to host 2nd Annual Spina Bifida Event
The So Lina Auction in Darlington is hosting their second Spina Bifida event on Saturday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. featuring a car show, items for bid, great food and music, and plenty of fun! Last year, the auction raised over $10,000.00 for the Spina Bifida Association of the Carolinas (SBA). Bryce Wilson, grandson of So Lina Auction owners Mr. and Mrs. Stengel, was born with Spina Bifida. The family hopes to help others,...
50th Wedding Anniversary
District Elder George and First Lady Sara McElveen were given a surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary dinner on November 6, 2016 at Salvation Temple Church, given by their family and the members of Salvation Temple Church. The couple was married 50 years on October 24, 2016. To this union, four children were born: Terry (Joyce) McElveen, Carol (Michael) Howard, Eric (Audrey) McElveen and Kim Jett. They have 12 grandchildren: LaToya...