People of Darlington County: The folk art of Earl Ray
One of the most fun “Where is it in Darlington County” photos we have printed in the News & Press resulted in meeting a lovely gentleman named Earl Ray of Darlington.
Darlington Rotary awards scholarships
The Darlington Rotary annual Scholarship Award ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 22 at the Darlington Country Club. This year’s recipients were Darlington High School students Fraschell Sansbury, Darius King, and Magen Stengel. The three will matriculate this fall to Florence-Darlington Technical College and Lander University to further their educations. The students received a scholarships presented by Darlington Rotary Club...
Newman Swamp United Methodist Church celebrates 200th Anniversary
Be sure to read the July 6th issue of the News and Press to read all about the 200th Anniversary of Newman Swamp United Methodist Churchin Lamar. Pictured above, Francis Asbury himself visited from the past, surprising the congregation!
Where is this in Darlington County?
Can you guess where this golden lion lives in Darlington County?
Mims celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Charles and Doris Mims are celebrating their 60th wedding anniverary this week. The couple was wed on June 30, 1956. The couple had two children; Douglas Mims, now deceased; and Karen Mims Barber. The couple also has two grandchildren, Mark Barber and Jake Mims (Casie), and two great-grandchildren, Mabry and Hampton Mims.
People of Darlington County: Meet Anna DeWitt
The best way to describe the life of Anna DeWitt is to borrow a quote from Retired SCTF-1 Chaplin Michael Bingham…”Enjoying the Journey.” Anna DeWitt first started her career in Emergency Services in August of 1993 when she was hired by Darlington County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as an Emergency Medical Technician. With her passion for emergency response and the people of Darlington County, it took only two short years for her...