MLK services held countywide

Darlington County Councilmember Joyce Thomas (pictured above) speaks during the 37th Annual Darlington County Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Celebration. Other speakers including Senator Gerald Malloy, School Board member Audrey Gore, Darlington City Councilmember Elaine Reed  and more were present for the celebration. It was held in Bethel AME Church in Darlington. PHOTO BY PHYLLIS CAPLES

Senator Gerald Malloy was the guest speaker for the Martin Luther King Day Celebration at Bethany Baptist Church in Lamar. The Mayor, members of the congregation, and citizins of the town were present to celebrate the holiday. PHOTO BY DAWSON JORDAN

Jerusalem Baptist Church held a Martin Luther King Jr. commemorative service on Monday, January 16th. Guest speakers included Senator Gerald Malloy, Representative Cody Mitchell, Pastor Reginald Floyd, Mr. Jeremy Harriot, and more! There was a wonderful turnout of citizens and community leaders. Pictured above is the Jerusalem Baptist Church Male Ensemble leading in worship. PHOTO BY DAWSON JORDAN