34th Annual S.C. Sweet Potato Festival to feature local and state entertainment
The Pilot Club of Darlington hosts the 34th Annual S.C. Sweet Potato Festival, to be held on October 8 on the square in downtown Darlington, featuring new local and state entertainment showcasing entertainment those in attendance will be sure to enjoy. Darlington County native and rock/country music singer-songwriter Kendall Skinner will bring his talents to the festival for the first time. Skinner has played in venues throughout...
Kalmia Gardens to host symposium on native plants
Kalmia Gardens is excited to host “Why Native Plants Matter In The Landscape”. This symposium will be held on the morning of October 1st from 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and will feature: • Dr. Larry Mellichamp from Professor of Botany Emeritus, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, author of “Native Plants of the Southeast: A Comprehensive Guide to the Best 460 Species for the Garden.” He will speak on “Why Native Plants...
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...