Classifieds, News, Business and Events in Dillon County, South Carolina
Classifieds, News, Business and Events in Dillon County, South Carolina
Admin 2I do not know when you will have the opportunity to read this material, whether it be before or after New Year’s Day; however, the things I am going to say here has to do with the reasons why the overwhelming majority of resolutions made by people concerning the New Year are never realized.
Admin 2We recently lost one of our most successful African-American entrepreneurs. In my estimation, he was in a class by himself due to his great achievements as a businessman, church steward, and community involvement. Regrettably, we (in the African American community of Dillon County) cannot boast or lay claim to having produced but a minute few men in the caliber of Mitchell McKinley.
Admin 2Occasionally, I come upon a story that is moving, remarkable, and worthy of sharing with others.
Admin 2I constantly hear husbands and men refer to their “better half.” Many married men use this informal term to reference their wives.
Admin 2Although it may be difficult to grasp now, there was once a time when many white people lived in New Town. From all indications, whites were some of the first residents of New Town.
Admin 2In my previous article, I shared my intentions to present to you some excerpts from my forthcoming autobiographical book, “Growing Old in New Town,” that is scheduled to be released this fall.
Admin 2Perhaps everyone needs some time of relaxing or lounging when they have nothing to do, but what they want to do (as long as it is not illegal, immoral, or intrudes upon the privacy and right of others). On this particular morning (the day of this writing), I fully intended to do just that.
Admin 2In the first installment of this article, we considered some of the major things that have transpired in the fulfillment of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream.
Admin 2Seeing that this is the month that we celebrate and commemorate the life and legacy of the late, great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is only fitting that we make a brief investigation to see what has become of his dream.
Admin 2This devotion is a monthly ministry of the Pee Dee Baptist Association, comprised of 31 Southern Baptist churches in Dillon and Marlboro Counties. For more information call 774-8062.
Featured this month is Dr. Dick Alderman, the pastor of Little Rock Baptist Church, Little Rock.
