A sweet treat for get-togethers
Pecans are a species of hickory native to northern Mexico and the southern United States. Pecan trees are cultivated for their edible nuts, and it can take 12 years for a tree to reach maturity and begin producing. The history of pecans, which are the only major tree nut that grows naturally in North America, can be traced to the 16th century. Pecans are frequently enjoyed in southern cooking, particularly in desserts. There are many...
TBCS Music students compete in SCISA Music Festival
The SCISA Music Festival was a success for Trinity-Byrnes Collegiate School Music students. Students competed in the Small Instrumental, Large Instrumental, Piano Solo, Wind Solo, String Solo and Vocal Solo categories. Students earned 13 Gold, seven Silver, and two Bronze ratings for their performances. For the first time in school history, students competed in the Large Instrumental Ensemble category, with the TBCS Middle School...
Church News – March 20, 2019
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Revival Darlington Church of God of Prophecy, 920 West Smith Ave., Darlington, will be in revival with Rev. Will Cribb March 22-24. Friday/Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Oates Baptist Church 3569 Oates Highway, Lamar, will welcome Pat Grooms March 24 at 6 p.m. Please join us for a great night of music and worship. Free. Pastor Gerald McAlister, 843-307-6203. Mt....
New book by FMU professor sheds light on S.C. reptiles
For young Jeff Camper, there was no better time growing up in (then) rural Aurora, Ill., than those summer days when the big mowers came by to cut the fields behind his house.
Garden Clubs hear ‘the buzz about bees’
The East Sandhills District Annual Meeting of the Garden Club of South Carolina took place on March 13 at the Hartsville Country Club. Over 100 Garden Club members from across the state attended this event, hosted by the Spring Beauty Garden Club of Hartsville. “Every five years we have the opportunity to host the annual East Sandhills District Garden Club meeting. While it takes a great deal of work and effort for our Spring...
McGee welcomed to Hartsville City Council
Hartsville City Council started its March 12 meeting by welcoming a new member to the fold.