Darlington County celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpressonline.com Hartsville’s Butler Community Center played host Jan. 18 to a commemorative event celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event featured a screening of the documentary film “Freedom Ain’t Free,” which examines the lives of several unsung heroes of the civil rights movement. Following the screening, the film’s director Eugene Washington took part...
7th Annual C.A.T.C.H. Foundation weekend
Orlando Hudson’s 7th Annual C.A.T.C.H. Foundation Charity Weekend was a success once again, as funds raised for the children with autism of the Pee Dee area. Hudson was joined by his good friend, Anquan Boldin, wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers- who in addition to being a great football player, is a professional bowler.
Church News – January 21, 2015
Please send your church news to:editor@newsandpress.net Missionary Ministry Anniversary Program The New Providence Missionary Baptist Church Missionary Ministry cordially invites the public to attend their Missionary Ministry Anniversary Program on Sunday, January 25 at 3:00 p.m. The John Wesley Community Mass choir will be in concert for the program. The New Providence Missionary Baptist Church is located at 2151 Cashua Ferry Rd.,...
New Year, New Library
It is a “New Year, New Library” at the Darlington County Library System. The Library is changing. We are looking for new ways to make the Library better and it all starts with what we want the Library to be for you.
A look back: The Lunch Box, where eats were treats
Ask most Darlingtonians of a certain age about the best place they ever ate, and a fair percentage of them will likely cite a long-gone eatery called The Lunch Box. Housed in a nondescript white block building on North Main, that restaurant turned out reliably delicious home-style meals for over fifty years, and its legend persists even today.
Viola Williamson turns 101
Mrs. Viola Williamson celebrated her birthday on Christmas Day, but received two additional gifts at her home surrounded by her family and friends on Saturday, January 10, 2015 – including a letter signed by the President and First Lady, and a special plaque from the South Carolina State Senate.