How to create a durable gingerbread house
Gingerbread cookies and houses are one of the many symbols of the holiday season, alongside Christmas trees and twinkling lights. In fact, few confections symbolize the holidays more so than gingerbread. Many a child (or a child at heart) has spent hours carefully trying to create decorative gingerbread houses. Although gingerbread recipes span various cultures, gingerbread houses originated in 16th century Germany. The fairy tale...
Men’s Dance Club of Darlington Debutante Ball
The Men’s Dance Club of Darlington held its 63rd Annual Winter Debutante Ball Dec. 21 at the Darlington Country Club. Members and guests were greeted by club president, Marvin I. Lawson and Mrs. Lawson. Also in the receiving line were Robert Edward Godbold, who introduced his daughter, Margaret Ravenel Godbold, and Marion Curry Belk II, who introduced his niece, Grayson Caroline Jeffords. Godbold is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert...
Gingerbread goodness
Gingerbread is a broad term that can describe anything from a firm and crispy cookie to a moist, soft cake. Traditionally, gingerbread is seasoned with ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and other aromatic spices. Molasses and brown sugar counteract the spice with sweetness. North Americans have been baking gingerbread in various shapes or forms for more than 200 years, and the recipes even pre-date the American revolution. However, gingerbread...
Broad-based education prepares Francis Marion’s Fennell for medical school
Luke Fennell knew what he wanted from his college experience: a degree that would put him on the path to becoming a doctor. The biology major from the small town of Olanta found that at Francis Marion University — and more. Fennell’s journey will continue next year when he begins medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg. It began long before he ever set foot on the FMU campus. “I considered going to...
Convenience store near Hartsville destroyed by fire
A convenience store at Bobo Newsome Highway and Lydia Highway near Hartsville was destroyed by a fire last Tuesday, the Darlington County Fire District says. Units from three stations responded, along with the Hartsville Fire Department and Darlington Fire Department through mutual aid assistance. According to Chief Ricky Flowers, first arriving units were on scene within six minutes of the call being received. No one was inside the...