Women’s League Grants $1,000 for Education Club recognizes two Hartsville teachers
Two Hartsville teachers will be awarded $500 grants for the upcoming school year thanks to the Women’s League of Hartsville. Emily Maloney and Candice Parker will receive the funds based on grant applications submitted to the league. Women’s League president Brandy Stellingworth said, “Children are our future and teachers play an important role in shaping students into productive citizens. Women’s League is proud to support education...
Where is this in Darlington County?
The photo from last week was taken on the way to Lamar, the site of the best darn boiled peanuts in Darlington County. Helen Lawson was the lone correct guesser. Thanks and well done to Helen! Can you guess where this week’s photo was taken in Darlington County? Please send your guesses to: editor@newsandpress.net or call 843-393-3811. Good luck!
Hartsville’s MOVE Dance Academy wins national titles
MOVE Dance Academy Company Team attended Encore DCS Grand Finals National Championships in Charleston, SC July 8-10, 2016. MOVE Company won two Grand Final National titles for “Disco Inferno” and their Company Production “The Royal Get Down.” “Disco Inferno” also won Highest Score of the Day in the Junior Competitive Division and was nominated to re-compete in the Encore Standing Ovation Top 12...
Hartsville to host Fiddlers Convention
On September 23-24, Hartsville will host its first ever Fiddlers Convention. This event features individual banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, and dobro competitions, as well as band competitions. There will also be open mic and a street-wide square dance on Carolina Avenue! This event is sponsored by Omar Shriners’ Darlington Red Fez Club and Jolly Jeepsters, an organization that prides itself in supporting the Shriners Hospital...
Church News Week of August 3, 2016
Church News Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church is presenting a forum for law enforcement and the surrounding communities on Thursday, August 4, 7 p.m., 400 South Main Street, Darlington. Rev. Dr. Cecil Bromell invites all to attend. Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church The Palmetto Missionary Baptist Church Ushers Ministry will...
South of Pearl brings uptown cuisine to Darlington
Built in 1899, the elegant two-story residence located at 117 Edwards Avenue has been home to some of Darlington’s more upscale citizens.