Storm water project to cause temporary road closures
DARLINGTON – Several temporary road closures will come to the West side of Darlington as the West Darlington Storm Water Project continues to move forward. Landsdown Earth and Pipe will add a second crew this week to begin work at the intersection of Anhow and Coker Streets and working out from there and along Chalmers Street. These roads may be temporarily closed during the day but not overnight for approximately two to four...
Creative ways to recycle leaves
Leaves cascading down from trees indicate the arrival of autumn. However, colorful and awe-inspiring autumn leaves can be a hazard if left to lie on the ground too long. Fallen leaves form a dense insulator to protect trees’ roots and prevent competing plants from growing. Decomposing leaves also provide nutrients for the tree. But wet leaves can be a safety hazard and leaves left on the lawn through the winter can pose a threat to...
Coker College launches technology initiative
After eighteen months of hard work and preparation, AccessCoker was launched at the start of the fall semester at Coker College.
FDTC awarded a five-year federal grant
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) funding to continue its Upward Bound Program for five years. The first year will be funded at $385,586. FDTC’s Upward Bound Program is based on the main campus in Florence. It offers a broad array of services to help high school students complete their high school diplomas and successfully transition and complete postsecondary credentials. Career...
Down South: An Afternoon For Redfish
Many years it’s been since I fished, forty at least.
Church News – September 5, 2018
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Concert Love Life Ministries, 213 Cross Street, 52 Bypass in Darlington, will host a concert Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. The performers will be the Singing Couriers from Bennettsville. Everyone is welcome; bring a friend or family. For more information, call 843-393-6366. Women’s Day Service The United Methodist Women of St. John UMC will hold their Annual Women’s Day...