Woman shot at restaurant/bar; man in custody
A local man is accused of trying to kill his estranged wife in an incident that took place at a Darlington County restaurant/bar over the weekend.
Schools seek Poet Laureate of the Pee Dee
Francis Marion and Coker universities have partnered to create the position of Poet Laureate of the Pee Dee. His or her responsibilities will include visiting schools, libraries or other venues to cultivate an interest in poetry among students and residents; creating ways to engage the public in an appreciation of poetry; composing and pursuing opportunities for reading/performing his/her original poetry at local ceremonies and...
Jane Windham’s recipe for Spaghetti Squash Pie
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs 1/4 cup butter, melted 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tbsp coconut flavoring 3 cups cooked and shredded spaghetti squash (directions below) 1 9-inch pie shell, baked 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1 pinch ground cinnamon Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Beat the sugar and eggs together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy. 3. Beat in the butter, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla....
Darlington County First Steps seeks board nominations
The Darlington County First Steps Partnership Board encourages the public to submit nominations to the Darlington County First Steps Board of Trustees. Nominees should reside or be employed in Darlington County. Nominees should be individuals with resources, skills, knowledge and interest in improving the readiness of young children for school. Nominations should be submitted to Darlington County First Steps Office, 437 W. Carolina...
Church News – October 16, 2019
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Mechanicsville Baptist Missions Fair Mechanicsville Baptist Church Missions Fair BBQ fundraiser is Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 2364 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington. Plates are $8; eat in or takeout lunch deliveries. Country store, bake sale, live and silent auctions, homemade cake auction at 6 p.m. Proceeds support the missions and ministries of MBC. Law-enforcement...
Service Member Career and Resource Fair is Nov. 6
The S.C. National Guard SMFC and community partners are hosting a Service Member Career and Resource Fair on Nov. 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at T.B. Thomas Sports Center, 701 Washington St., Hartsville. Veterans, active or retired service members and family members are invited to meet with employers, agencies and other groups that provide military/veteran services. For more, call 803-299-1583 or you can e-mail...