May Pilot Club
Special guests at the May Pilot Club program meeting were Chelsea Bullock, Miss SC Sweet Potato Festival, and Kinsley Odom, Miss SC Sweet Potato Festival Teen. Both honorees spoke to Pilot Club members about their platforms and activities as they prepare for the Miss South Carolina pageants coming up in June. Miss Bullock has as her platform raising awareness of mental health and mental illness. She expressed pleasure that Governor...
Little Women visit the Hartsville Museum
Recently, the Hartsville Museum was the recipient of a special donation. Emily Bailey of Clinton, SC, a great friend of the museum, arrived at our door with boxes full of treasures – including Christmas ornaments, decorations, and an assortment of dolls. Among the dolls was the quartet from Louisa May Alcott’s book, Little Women, featuring Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy Marsh. Originally published in two volumes, the book made its...
Where is this in Darlington County?
We search the four corners of Darlington County…Society Hill, Lamar, Hartsville and Darlington for ways to stump our readers….do you know where this week’s photo was taken?
On your mark, get set…READ at the Library this summer!
By Jimmie Epling Director Darlington County Library System As the school year races to its inevitable end, readers of all ages are invited to exercise their minds this summer with the Darlington County Library System’s 2016 Summer Reading Program. The theme of this year’s summer reading program is wellness, fitness, and sports. All ages are invited to join in the free fun programs and earn prizes during June and July at the Library....
Hard work and learning pays off for University of Kentucky teaching student
By Charlotte Berger Advertising Director Special to the News and Press I had the memory of a lifetime to see my granddaughter, Mercedes Brooke Laster, graduate with honors from the University of Kentucky on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree and is currently teaching elementary level students in Kentucky as part of her final semester requirements. She will begin her...
Church News Week of May 18, 2016
Please send your church news to: editor@newsandpress.net Fifth Sunday Freewill Singing Convention Mt. Tema Baptist Church on 1730 Tema Road in Hartsville announces the Fifth Sunday Freewill Singing Convention on Sunday, May 29 with Sunday School starting at 9:30 a.m. Asking all choirs to be on time for Sunday School and worship service. Darlington Soup Kitchen The newly formed Darlington Soup Kitchen will serve a hot, hearty breakfast...