National Day of Prayer
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net On April 24, Darlington Mayor Gloria C. Hines (seated in photo) signed a proclamation naming May 2 as National Day of Prayer in Darlington. Several pastors from local churches joined Hines, including (left to right in photo) Juan Gonzalez and Pastor Frankie L. Tanner of Mechanicsville Baptist Church, Rev. Alan Waibel of First Church of God, Dr. Brian Sherwood and Renny Johnson...
Cowick death-penalty trial set for August
The Darlington County Courthouse is expected to get its first death-penalty case in at least 10 years this summer when a local man stands trial in the killings of a Darlington woman and her 9-year-old granddaughter.
Major makeover planned for DHS’ locker rooms
The locker rooms at Darlington High School are about to get a four-month-long, $1.4 million makeover.
Jane Windham’s recipe for Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake
A delicious, moist cake bursting with zesty lemon flavor and blueberry goodness! Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Resting Time 15 minutes Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes Author Jane Windham Ingredients • 1 cup unsalted butter softened • 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar • 1 lemon zested • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice • 1 1/4 tsp lemon oil • 4 large eggs at room temperature • 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon...
Church News – May 1, 2019
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Singing Couriers Oates Baptist Church, 3569 Oates Highway, Lamar, will welcome The Singing Couriers from Bennettsville on May 19 at 6 p.m. Admission is free and open to everyone. Women’s Day Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 552 E. Billy Farrow Highway, Darlington, will celebrate Women’s Day May 5 at 10 a.m. Revival Second Missionary Baptist Church, Hartsville,...
Deadline approaching for Coker’s $2,000 scholarship to NCAA Division II Athletics Program professionals seeking a master’s degree
The June 1 deadline is quickly approaching for Coker’s $2,000 DII scholarship. The scholarship is available for professionals employed at any NCAA Division II athletics program who are interested in pursuing their Master of Science in College Athletic Administration (MSCAA). This opportunity is open to staff members in any area of DII athletics—from coaching to sports information to compliance—who enroll in Coker’s MSCAA program....