Lamar to raise water, sewer, garbage rates
Lamar residents will soon see increases on their monthly municipal services.
Memorial Day BBQ tips
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. For many, Memorial Day weekend also signifies their first chance to invite friends and family over for a backyard barbecue. While some never put their grills away for the winter, braving the cold so they can keep grilling year-round, many may need a refresher to ensure their Memorial Day BBQ starts summer off on the right foot. • Stock up on supplies. Before hosting your first...
School district’s budget looking ‘teacher-friendly, employee-friendly’
The Darlington County school board has launched next fiscal year’s budget plan, a proposed $95 million package that would give every school district employee at least a 4 percent pay raise.
Hartsville honors Sonoco, peace officers, and forwards budget
At their May 14 regular meeting, Hartsville City Council took a few moments to acknowledge the contributions of two key pillars of the community: the Hartsville Police Department and Sonoco Products Co.
DarCon Comic Con: Heroes at the library
The Darlington Library held its first “comic-con” Saturday. The event included a “cosplay contest” (short for “costumed roleplay”) for kids, displays of art and visits from Captain America and Batman. Photos by Bobby Bryant
Church News – May 22, 2019
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net New Providence Scholarship Event New Providence Baptist Church, 2156 Cashua Ferry Road, Darlington, invites the community to come to the church May 25 at 5 p.m. for the annual John Kelly Scholarship Program. The scholarship was established in 1985 in memory of the late Deacon John Kelly Sr. by his wife, Lizzie Daniels Kelly, and their children. Since its inception the...