Online-learning debate shows a sharp divide among parents
By Bobby Bryant Editor editor@newsandpress.net With Gov. Henry McMaster’s decision April 22 to keep all South Carolina public schools closed through the end of the academic year, Darlington County students face several more weeks of classes by computer – online learning. For some students and parents, this is welcome news. Others fear a disaster. After nearly a month of students learning from home to avoid risking spreading the...
Linda W. Moody
LAMAR – Linda W. Moody, 65, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. A graveside service was held Tuesday, April 28, at Lamar Memorial Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Born July 29, 1954, Linda was the daughter of the late James “Boopie” Welch and Helen Smith Welch. She loved fishing and cooking out with family and friends. Surviving are her daughter, Kim Jackson (Brad Davis); son, Tim (Debbie) Crowley, all of Darlington;...
Thomas Family stewardship of News & Press ends after 64 years
By Samantha Lyles slyes@newsandpress.net Morrell and Margaret Thomas Ann Boyd Thomas Morrell “Morrey” Thomas III May 1 marks the end of an era in Darlington County as The News & Press leaves the hands of the Thomas family for the first time in 64 years. As ownership moves to The Herald Group (another family-owned newspaper business), we take a moment to appreciate the steady hand on the till provided by the Thomas...
COVID-19 Briefs
EMERGENCY ORDER EXTENDED: Gov. Henry McMaster has extended his State of Emergency order. This is the fourth state of emergency McMaster has issued for the COVID-19 pandemic. “South Carolina continues to fight this deadly virus with every asset and resource available,” said McMaster. “While we are making progress, we must remain vigilant with expanding prevention and testing efforts. “Our state is also facing an economic disruption and...
Raymond L. Galloway Jr.
DARLINGTON – Raymond “Ray” L. Galloway Jr., 71, passed away at home on Saturday, May 2, 2020. A graveside service was held Monday, May 4, at Philadelphia Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Belk Funeral Home. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we observed social distancing regulations during the service. Anyone who wishes to pay their respects to Ray, or sign the guestbook, may do so Sunday between 3-6 p.m., or send an online...
2 shot, officials say
Two people were shot about midnight Saturday on Resolution Lane in Darlington County, the Sheriff’s Office said. The two were taken to local hospitals with unknown injuries. Darlington County sheriff’s deputies are investigating.