Mission group aims to brighten Christmas for working families
As Christmas draws near, many folks are busily planning holiday meals, gathering party supplies and purchasing gifts for loved ones, but one local group hopes you’ll take some time to remember those less fortunate during this season of giving.
2 killed in motorcycle, moped wrecks in county
A Darlington woman riding a moped and a Hartsville man riding a motorcycle were killed in separate accidents last week, officials said.
Annual turkey giveaway held in Darlington
The annual turkey giveaway spearheaded by Dr. David Eads of Darlington was held before dawn last week on the Public Square. Normally, the event hands out an average of 1,000 turkeys, canned foods and drinks; the event is in its 15th year. Contributed photos
Darlington church sells building, is moving to a new site
A 107-year-old Darlington church has sold its West Broad Street building and is moving to a new site on Harry Byrd Highway.
Church News – December 4, 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...
Creative grief workshop for adults and children
On Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Agapé Hospice is sponsoring a free, open to the community, grief workshop for both children and adults. ELF (Expressing Loss Freely) will take place at the Harmon Baldwin Recreation Center at 300 Sanders St., Darlington. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m.; lunch provided. Marcia Jones, grief support coordinator, Agapé Hospice, who is coordinating the event, stated: “Grief is our reaction to...