Clemson brings ‘vampire elephants,’ ‘ecological zombies’ into human-wildlife conflict debate
Lions, tigers and … vampire elephants? Oh, my.
Street art encourages clean-water consciousness
Storm drains are not known for being colorful pieces of infrastructure, but the drain in front of Darlington City Hall now features an artwork installation designed to catch eyes and pass along an important message about clean water.
A visit to Macedonia Life-Skills Center
Macedonia Life-Skills Center, 115 Exchange St. in Darlington, aims to “keep children off the streets and out of trouble.” The center, formed in 1998 and incorporated in 2002, is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to helping youths and their families “become self-sufficient and productive citizens.” These photos from the group’s summer programs are courtesy of Patsy Sawyer, founder and executive director. For more information...
Schedule set for Miss Hartsville contest
The Miss Hartsville Scholarship Organization has announced their 2020 Competition will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, at Center Theater in Hartsville, starting at 6 p.m. The organization will crown two 2020 titles: Miss Hartsville and Miss Hartsville Teen. Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is this year’s presenting sponsor. Miss Hartsville and Miss Hartsville Teen are open to candidates 13-25 years old across South Carolina. Miss...
Church News – August 21, 2019
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Pianist to perform at Trinity UMC On Sept. 15, at 5 p.m., Thomas Pandolfi, renowned pianist, will perform free of charge at Trinity United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 126 Pearl St. in Darlington. Ann Williamson became a fan of the young pianist several years ago and is underwriting this performance. Church plans event on prostate health Jerusalem Baptist Church,...
FMU announces tenure and promotion of faculty
Francis Marion University’s Office of the Provost announced the promotion of 11 faculty members at FMU’s annual faculty breakfast on Aug. 19. The breakfast serves as the kickoff to the new academic year. Promoted to full professor were Dr. Kathryn Haselden, School of Education; Dr. Callum Johnston, School of Education; Dr. Tamatha Barbeau, Department of Biology; Dr. Howard Frye, Department of Fine Arts; Dr. Shawn Smolen-Morton,...