Church News – October 24, 2018
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Darlington Presbyterian Church 311 Pearl St., invites the community to its Annual Harvest Festival Saturday, Oct. 27, from 4-7 p.m. A BBQ supper will be served and there will be live bluegrass music, games, pumpkin painting, storytelling and more. Savannah Grove AME Church 1401 Andrew Mills Road, Lamar, will have their annual Harvest Festival program Sunday, Oct. 28,...
Comfortable winter entertaining ideas
Winter entertaining need not end once Christmas and New Year’s Day have come and gone. Getting together with friends and family is still possible even if the weather outside is frightful. When Mother Nature takes a chilly turn, those who don’t want the party can consider the following entertaining ideas. • Indulge in sweet treats. Comfort foods can make even the most blustery winds easier to tolerate. Invite people over for a dessert...
Darlington County walks to end domestic violence
Marchers took to the streets in Darlington on Saturday, Oct. 21, waving signs and chanting a unified message against domestic violence. Staged by the Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the House of Refuge, the march also offered information and resources to inform the public and help victims escape the cycle of abuse. To learn more, visit peedeecoalition.org. Photos by Samantha Lyles
Raceway plans to ‘honor legacy’ of slain Darlington officer
After its first Darlington Raceway 5K Presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors under the lights earlier this month, the track will donate a portion of proceeds raised from the event to the Boys and Girls Club of the Pee Dee in remembrance of Sgt. Terrence Carraway of Darlington. Carraway, a 30-year-veteran of the Florence Police Department, was killed in the line of duty Oct. 3. He was a dedicated servant to the Darlington and Florence...
Coker College’s Master’s in College Athletic Administration ranked as one of the country’s best online degree programs
Coker College’s master of science degree in college athletic administration is one of the best online sports management programs in the country, according to OnlineMasters.com’s 2018 rankings. In order to determine the top 50, OnlineMasters.com conducts a thorough assessment of all online sports management programs, including talking to sports industry experts, hiring managers, current students, and alumni. OnlineMasters.com’s ranking...
Darlington implodes in second half and loses to Bulldogs on the road
It was another game and another loss for the Darlington Falcons this past Friday against the Marlboro County Bulldogs.