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Sales Tax Free Holidays Are Aug. 1-3

The South Carolina Sales Tax Free Holidays will  be held from August 1-3.

The Frog Fountain

The frog fountain at the Ellis Performing Arts Center in Latta is bringing great delight to passersby. In the spirit of the arts, all three frogs are playing musical instruments.

March of Dimes Offers 2015 Grant Funding

The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter is accepting applications for 2015 community grants. The Chapter will award more than $300,000 in community grant funds to organizations in South Carolina to address unmet maternal and child health needs.

Dillon County’s Unemployment Rate Rises To 8.6%

Dillon County’s unemployment rate was 8.6 percent, up from 8.0 percent the previous month. The county ranked fifth in the state in unemployment.

A Wonderful Tournament

To The Editor:
I watched some great baseball this past week! The Dillon All Stars 11 and 12 year olds took the tournament with great pride and determination.

DHSF’s Chairman Says Their Questions Require Answers From County Board

To The Editor:
On May 20, 2014, Dillon Historic School Advocacy (DHSA) met with the Dillon County Board of Education to ask specific questions about this Board’s barring all access to the auditorium of former J. V. Martin Junior High School.

Ruby Woods Carter Should Get More Worthy Honor

Dear Editor:
Bishop Michael Goings’ article, “Thanks For The Little Road, But It’s Just Not Enough,” hit not only the target but went straight through the bullseye.  

Is Dillon Taking A Ride Down The Fairway?

To The Editor:
In a recent article, the Dillon Herald printed that Councilman Johnny Eller asked if the hospitality fund had been transferred to cover the debt for the golf course.

Love Is…

Seafood is not high on my dining list except for fish.  Growing up, we only had this one catch, bounty from the local Pee Dee River.  But today, we were in a commercial setting and the variety of servings was endless so I chose… fish.

Planter’s Row: Gardening

In South Carolina we have a wonderful climate for gardening, making backyard vegetables gardens a common hobby