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Devastating Tornado Strikes
Dillon County was struck by a tornado early Saturday morning, according to Robert Abson, Dillon County Disaster Preparedness Director.
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SCHP Seeking Information On Hit And Run On Saturday
The S.C. Highway Patrol is seeking information about a hit and run of an SUV vs. a bicycle on Saturday at about 6:30 p.m. on Highway 301 between Latta and Dillon.
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Newspaper To Have Early Deadlines For Thanksgiving
The Dillon Herald will have an early schedule for the week of Thanksgiving.
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Herald's Food Drive Ends Friday
The public’s help is needed to make The Dillon Herald’s food drive for the Dillon County Council For The Aging a success. Donations may be dropped off at 505 Highway 301 North (beside Bojangle’s).
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New Fire Engine
Fire Chief Buddie Horne of the Dillon County Fire Department Station Three in Lake View stands by the new fire engine that the department recently got.
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Dillon Man Pleads Guilty To Lewd Act On A Minor In 26-Year-Old Case
A Dillon man pled guilty to lewd act on a minor in an incident that occurred 26 years ago, according to Deputy Solicitor Kernard Redmond of the Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office.
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Harvest On Wheels Toy Run Nearing
The fourth annual Harvest On Wheels toy run, sponsored by the American Heritage Motorcycle Club, will be held on Saturday, November 22.
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Christmas At The Dillon House To Be Held
Christmas at the Dillon House will be held from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 22nd and from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, November 23rd at the J.W. Dillon House Museum located at 110...
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Francis Marion Trustees Approve Resolution To Offer Master’s Degree At New Dillon Site
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Becoming highly qualified will now be easier for teachers living in the Pee Dee region because of a resolution approved by the Francis Marion University Board of Trustees today, which allows the un...
Community Thanksgiving Service Set For November 23rd
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Hearing, Seeing, and Believing, what a wonderful way to start the 2008 Thanksgiving Season.
State Earthquake Drill Is Today
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The South Carolina Earthquake Awareness Drill will be conducted this Wednesday (today) at 9:30 a.m.
Military Hero To Be Keynote Speaker At Veterans Day Program
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State Representative and war veteran James Smith will be the keynote speaker next Tuesday to highlight the full morning of activities observing Veterans' Day in Dillon County.
Breakfast For Veterans, Assembly Planned At Dillon High School
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On November 11th, Dillon High School JROTC and the City of Dillon will host its annual “Breakfast For Veterans” from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria.
Latta High School Holding Veterans Program
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The Latta High School JROTC Program would like to invite area veterans to our Veterans Day Ceremony on November 11th at 10:20 am in the Latta High School gym. There will be an indoor and an outdoo...
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WASHINGTON (AP) -- Democratic leaders in Congress sidetracked legislation to bail out the auto industry Thursday and demanded the Big Three develop a plan assuring the money would make them economically viable....
By KEN THOMAS and JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS
Thu Nov 20 11:48:16 -0800 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) -- New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday, providing more evidence of a rapidly weakening job market expected to get even worse next year....
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER
Thu Nov 20 10:09:35 -0800 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Barack Obama is likely to choose Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano to be secretary of homeland security, top Obama advisers and several Democrats said Thursday as the shape of Obama's Cabinet begins to emerge....
By LIZ SIDOTI
Thu Nov 20 11:35:18 -0800 2008