Geriatric psychiatry provides support through aging
Many positive changes come with aging. Financial independence, freedom to pursue hobbies and more time to spend with loved ones are some such benefits. But as men and women age, they also must give consideration to those changes few consider until they’re happening. Retirement, loss of a spouse, distance from family, downsizing, and fears of illness must be given their due attention so aging adults can get the assistance they need...
Church News – March 6, 2019
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Revival Darlington Church of God of Prophecy, 920 West Smith Ave., Darlington, will be in revival with Rev. Will Cribb March 22-24. Friday/Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Women’s conference Women’s Conference, March 15-16, “Refreshed, Renewed, Restored,” Pine Recreation Center, 310 Jessamine St., Darlington. $25 registration fee due March 4. More: Sandra Hough,...
Farmer directs Farmers Grow Communities donation to Lamar High School
Lamar High School felt the community support for its students recently after local farmer Jason Tyner garnered a $2,500 grant from the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program and donated it to the school. The donation will support extracurricular services provided by the Lamar High School Athletic Booster club. “Growing up in Lamar I remember the family atmosphere, discipline and working for a greater goal,” Tyner said....
Direct descendant of Newton’s famous apple tree planted on Clemson’s campus
As the legend goes, Isaac Newton was sitting beneath an apple tree in his family’s garden when an apple conked him on the head, startling the young scientist so much that it inspired a monumental insight – his theory of gravity.
TBCS celebrates Black History Month
On Feb. 28, Trinity-Byrnes students celebrated Black History Month with a program, including a message, tribute and celebration. Tenth grader Tracy Jackson was the Master of Ceremony and 11th grader Jordan Jones opened the ceremony in prayer. Kevis Williams (10th), Nicholas Ford (11th), and Chase Hayes (10th) read inspirational readings and shared the theme of 2019 Black History Month “Black Migrations.” Jailen Jones sang an excerpt...
Get ready: Early spring landscaping tips
During the cold months of winter, many people stare longingly out of the window dreaming of spring and time spent outdoors. For those with green thumbs, images of tending to the garden and other aspects of their landscapes no doubt dominate such daydreams. Draw inspiration from those budding crocuses and daffodils pushing through the last remnants of snow and employ these tips to prepare for the upcoming gardening season. • One of the...