Church of the Week: Fair Hope Church
By Bill Segars Guest Writer We are back in Darlington County this week, barely in. We have traveled to 1116 E. Lynches River Rd, southwest of Lamar, between Cartersville (Hwy. 76) and Carters Crossroads (Hwy. 401), on the Darlington/Lee/Florence County line at Fair Hope Church. I give you this much direction because if you haven’t been to a funeral here, you probably don’t have a clue as to where this church is. Based on the limited...
National Bikers Roundup 2015
“You have got to see this pretty bike,” said Judy Rogers, the office manager of the News and Press.
CareSouth Carolina unveils new mobile unit
A crowd of runners crossing the finish line at the CareFIRST Foundation 5k event gathered around the newest addition to the CareSouth Carolina community health outreach effort – a large mobile “doctor’s office on wheels” that will provide much needed healthcare.
Church of the Week: Salem Black River Presbyterian, Part 2
Bill Segars has a strong love and appreciation for history, having grown up on a farm in Kelleytown on land that has been in the family since 1821 . He uses his 39-year building career to combine with his love of history to develop a passion for historical restoration. Segars was able to find, photograph and research more than 700 religious edifices throughout the state.
Council votes themselves raises
Editor’s note: In preparing the story of the Darlington City Council meeting held on July 14, members of the community seemed most interested in one topic – the vote to raise their pay. Hence, the headline.
Duke Energy employees spruce up Cain Elementary
“This is so exciting!” said Carla Watford, Principal of Cain Elementary School in Darlington. “I cannot believe all the work going on!”