Darlington native receives award
District Deputy Kevin N. Brown, 9th Masonic District, attended church service at New Zion Baptist Church in Sardis, SC as a manifestation of honor in the memory of Brother Johnny “Son” James, Sr.
Local children’s book author to sign books at Market on Darlington Square
Charlotte K. Berger, Advertising Director for the News and Press and local author, has been writing most of her life. On August 1 and Sept. 5, 2015, Berger will hold a book signing from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Market on Darlington Square for her children’s books entitled, “Doozy the Lonely Firefly”, and her second book, “Snazzy Razzy.” In March, 2006, she won the Editor’s Choice Award for her poem entitled, “A Survivor’s Longing” from...
Print vs. Digital Books – Does it matter to you?
By Jimmie Epling Director Darlington County Library System First let me say it will be a long, long time before anyone will ever walk into a location of the Darlington County Library System and ask, “Where are the books?” With all the changes going on at the Library and our website becoming a “digital branch,” you need not worry that one day you will enter one of our locations to find no books. Now that said, there is a shift...
Gospel in the Park Series returns Aug. 9
Gospel in the Park Series returns to Pride Park 630 S. 6th Street for its Back to School Youth Rally on Sunday Aug. 9th at 5:00 p.m. Theme: Bringing Unity in our Community! Devotional services will be rendered by Pastor DeLen McRae, and The Mt. Tema Baptist Church Family. National Gospel Recording Artist Bryan Andrew Wilson, of Danville, Illinois will be the headlining performer. Also performing include: violinist Tequan Coe, Anisha...
Anchor Club of Darlington High School visits Disney
Members of the Anchor Club at Darlington High School pose with Director Nancy Lee on their recent trip to Florida to attend the Pilot International Meeting. Read more in next week’s issue!
Church News – July 29, 2015
Please send your church news to: editor@newsandpress.net 150th Year Church Anniversary Celebration of New Hopewell Help celebrate the 150th Year Church Anniversary of New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church July 31 – August 2! Activities include: Fun Friday on July 31, 7:00 p.m. Super Saturday, August 1, 9:00 a.m. Praise & Worship Sunday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. Annual Revival at New Providence UMC New Providence United Methodist...