Birth Announcement – Jack Davis Grice
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Grice of Beaufort announce the birth of a son, Jack Davis, on October 24, 2014. He weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James H. Stanley of Florence, and Sara Langley Davis and the late W. C. Davis, also of Florence. He was also welcomed by his big sister, Lauren.
Church News – January 14, 2015
Please send your church news to:editor@newsandpress.net First Baptist BBQ Fundraiser & Bake Sale First Baptist of Darlington Youth BBQ Fundraiser & Bake Sale January 15th Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Dinner: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. $8 a plate. We will deliver for 10 plates or more. BBQ prepared by Schuler’s BBQ of Latta, S.C., no substitutions. 216 S. Main Street, Darlington. Revival at New Beginnings Jan. 21st – 25th 2015...
Edwards 50th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations to Charles “Bubba” and Virginia Coker Edwards from Darlington, S.C. on their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married January 17, 1965 in Andrews, S.C. by the late Rev. Blease Edwards. They have one son, Greg, of Florence, S.C., and one grandson, Carson, of Darlington, S.C.
A look back: Henry “Dad” Brown
Born near Camden in 1830, Henry “Dad” Brown was a free black man and a veteran of the Mexican, Civil, and Spanish-American Wars, and was a figure of admiration and controversy during his lifetime and long thereafter. How Brown came to freedom varies by account, with some holding that he was born into freedom and others saying that he purchased his freedom and that of his wife, Laura Cannon Brown, who was one of the founders of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Chamber Banquet to Chart the Journey Ahead for Business Community
The Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce will hold its 94th Annual Membership Banquet on January 22, for the first time ever at the Harris E. and Louise H. DeLoach Center. This event will provide members with an update on the progress made during the year, the direction the chamber is taking for the future, and a chance to witness the 2014 awards given to outstanding citizens by Harts-ville’s non-profit service clubs. Nominations...
Where is this in Darlington County?
Last week’s photo was of the gorgeous home of Linda and Shaw Dargan on the corner of Cashua St. and Spring Street. Many people identified it correctly, including Cecil Ward; Greta Capers; John Ramsay, who said Commodore McCandlish lived there for many years; local builder Bill Segars, who said it is a Queen Ann style from probably the late 1800’s to early 1900’s- he applauds the owners for maintaining it so nicely; and Nancy James...