Duke Energy grants will help free clinics, food banks in Pee Dee
Duke Energy is partnering with seven free medical clinics and three food programs to provide $140,000 in grants to assist these agencies. Each of the following free clinics will receive $10,000 from the Duke Energy Foundation: Sumter United Ministries Free Clinic, Helping Hands Free Medical Clinic in Marion, Mercy Medicine Free Clinic in Florence, Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County, Mercy in Me Free Medical Clinic in Cheraw,...
Darlington gears up for another year of basketball
Last year head coach Anthony Heilbronn could not have asked for a better start to his head coaching career at Darlington High School.
Church News – December 11, 2019
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Mechanicsville Baptist Church 2364 Cashua Ferry Rd., Darlington. 843-393-1029. Sunday: 9:30 a.m.-Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.-Worship Service 4 p.m.-Prayer Closet; 5:30 p.m. Evening Worship Services Monday: Monday Night Ministry (MNM)-Youth Fellowship & Meal Wednesday: 10:30 a.m. – Old Fashioned Chapel Service & Fellowship Meal; 6:30 p.m. – Small...
Darlington boys, girls take care of basketball business in Lamar
It was a successful night for both the Falcons and Lady Falcons Dec. 3 as they traveled to the other side of the county to take on Lamar, with each team coming out victorious over the Silver Foxes.
Funds will provide clean drinking water for Society Hill area
Citizens in the rural area close to Society Hill are receiving a $300,000 check to provide clean drinking water, the Darlington County Water & Sewer Authority says. The current water supply is furnished by wells that yield a high iron content, the agency said in a statement. The water is safe to drink, but is not clear to look at and discolors light-colored clothing when washed. The community began the quest for clean drinking...
Bench dedicated in honor of late Carolyn Abbott
Family members of the late Carolyn Abbott joined the Darlington Garden Club Friday, Dec. 6, to dedicate a bench on the Public Square in her honor. Linda Beckham, Garden Club president, described Abbott as “the consummate member” who held many offices, had many talents, and “always pushed us to a higher level.” “To say that she was a hard act to follow is an understatement,” said Beckham, noting that the bench is but one small way to...