It’s Turkey Time
The annual Turkey Giveaway will be on Nov. 21 at 6 a.m. on the Public Square. Thank you for your support in the past and we look forward to your help this year. Checks can be made out to The Lord Cares and send to: Dr. David Eads 208 Cashua St. Darlington, SC 29532 Event sponsor: $1,500 Gold sponsor: $500 Silver sponsor $250 We hope to give out 1,500 turkeys this year as well as canned foods and...
Darlington County First Steps receives national recognition as Blue Ribbon affiliate
Darlington County First Steps (DCFS) earned a prestigious endorsement by Parents as Teachers national center as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate.
Church News – November 15, 2017
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net. Choir Anniversary The Gospel Choir of Savannah Grove A.M.E. Church located 1401 Andrews Mill Rd., Lamar, will celebrate their 48th Anniversary, November 19 at 4 PM. Rev. Johnnie O. Coe and the St. Matthew A.M.E. Church Family from Hamer, SC will be the special guests. Rev. Steven C. Gilchrist is the Pastor. Women Of Worth Women of Worth, the ladies of Great...
Deputies investigate Oates Hwy armed robbery
Darlington County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Yogi Mini Mart located at 3627 Oates Hwy. in Lamar at about 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13, in reference to an armed robbery. Investigators believe two males entered the store with their faces covered shortly before 8 a.m. One male was armed with a handgun wearing dark colored pants with a light colored hoodie. The other male was unarmed and wearing a dark colored hoodie with light...
Low voter turn-out in Darlington County elections, two races head to run-off
The voters in Darlington County did not come out in droves Nov. 7; quite the opposite in fact. Only 20 percent of registered voters cast their vote, though there were elections in all four corners of the county. Lamar and Society Hill had the highest voter turnout where voters had a decision to make about who they wanted to be their mayor. Two races, one each in Hartsville and Darlington, will go to a runoff.
Open Enrollment period ends Dec. 15
Open enrollment for individual health insurance began Nov. 1. This year’s open enrollment period for the Affordable CareAct (ACA) has been shortened to 45 days, ending on Dec. 15. Gold, Silver and Bronze plans are available for individuals and families. All plans cover the same essential health benefits, but the costs will vary based on the metallic level. BlueCross is offering 24 plans on the health care exchange, including the...