Hyman asks Congress for special session to fund Zika prevention
Mal Hyman, South Carolina’s 7th Congressional District Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, today called upon Congress to return from its August recess for an emergency session to deal with legislation for Zika funding. South Carolina already has 31 reported cases of Zika, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention two days ago. Republicans and Democrats wound up deadlocked...
Belly Dancing at BCAC
Belly Dancing Basics is a class for all ages, sizes, and levels of dancers. Beginners are very welcome! The class will teach basic moves in belly dance, along with a layering of dance moves that will enhance flexibility and a curvaceous body, complimenting all body types. Belly Dancing Basics introduces multiple hip and chest movements, which will give any feminine body great confidence in her everyday movements. The class also...
Auditions at the Florence Little Theatre
The Florence Little Theatre will hold auditions for To Kill A Mockingbird at 7pm Wednesday, August 17. Registration will begin 30 minutes before auditions. The play is considered a Southern Gothic with intense subject matter involving loss of innocence, racial inequality including racial epithets. The Florence Little Theatre would like to express that they are producing this literary classic, because it is a classic, but also as a way...
Church News – August 17, 2016
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Choir Anniversary The Celestial Choir of Center Baptist Church will celebrate their Anniversary on Sunday, August 21st at 4 p.m. featuring various musical groups and choirs. Church is located at: 3420 Sally Hill Road, Timmonsville. Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church The Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church family along with their Pastor Support Ministry invites you to...
Red Cross issues steps to Help Keep Kids Safe
It’s almost time for the school bells to ring again and the American Red Cross has steps everyone can follow to help make the trip back to classrooms a safe one. “Safety should be the top priority for all students, especially younger children and those heading to school for the first time,” said Nanci Conley, executive director of the Eastern SC chapter of the American Red Cross. “Whether riding, biking or walking to school, we want...
A Back to School Essential … the Library Card
Summer came to an end for all school children last weekend.