Tech Stingers rally to beat USC Sumter
The Florence-Darlington Technical College Stingers split wins in a four-game series on the road with USC Sumter on Saturday and Sunday. USC Sumter prevailed winning 4-2 in both of Saturday’s games. Rallying back, the Tech Stingers won 13-0 and 7-2 on Sunday. Will Abbott suffered the loss in Game No. 1 on Saturday. He pitched for six innings as he struck out four batters and allowed four earned runs and six hits. Edward Landron, Ceejay...
Sheriff’s Office introduces mobile phone app
Darlington County Sheriff Tony Chavis has introduced a new way for citizens to stay connected with the Sheriff’s Office with a mobile phone application. This application allows citizens to receive alerts directly from the Sheriff’s Office concerning significant events. Also, citizens can submit anonymous tips, send messages and access other important information. “This mobile app is another great way I can keep the people informed of...
Pate Elementary counseling program recognized nationally
A nationally recognized counseling program is now serving the students at Pate Elementary School after the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) announced recently that the school is a Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP). The RAMP designation recognizes schools committed to delivering an exemplary comprehensive school counseling program. Honorees are awarded for aligning their program with the criteria in the ASCA National...
Seeking answers at Lost City: S.C. scientists probe life’s boundaries in remote undersea hydrothermal field
USC assistant professor of aqueous geochemistry Susan Lang will travel to the ends of the Earth for her research — or at least to the middle of the ocean.
Church News – March 13, 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. Women’s conference Women’s Conference, March 15-16, “Refreshed, Renewed, Restored,” Pine Recreation Center, 310 Jessamine St., Darlington. $25 registration fee due March 4. More: Sandra Hough,...
Sights, sounds and symbols of St. Patrick’s Day
Many people consider St. Patrick’s Day their favorite holiday. St. Patrick’s Day celebrations tend to be short on formality, long on fun and synonymous with various sights, sounds and symbols that make the holiday so special. Shamrock In ancient Ireland, the shamrock symbolized rebirth, particularly the rebirth of warmer weather. But the shamrock also has more specific ties to St. Patrick, and remains one of the most recognizable...