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News from the local area

Two People Arrested In Home Invasion

Two people, an adult and a juvenile, have been arrested and charged for a home invasion that occurred on February 22 in Sellers where the resident was beaten and robbed, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Two Teens Arrested In Armed Robbery

Deputies have arrested two teenagers in the armed robbery of the Dollar General store in Riverdale on February 25th, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Navy Reserve Celebrates Its Centennial

The Navy Reserve will mark its centennial anniversary on Tuesday, March 3rd with a series of events starting in Washington DC and continuing at installations around the country during the year. The events will highlight the history of the Navy Reserve and the remarkable contributions Reserve Sailors have made to the nation’s security.

Deputies Nab Two Suspects In Dollar General Robbery

On Thursday, February 25, just after 9:00 p.m., the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to an armed robbery in progress at the Dollar General on Highway 9 in the Riverdale Community of Dillon.

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Shooting In Little Rock

On Wednesday, February 25, 2015 around 4:50 p.m. Dillon County 911 received a call in reference to a shooting and someone being shot on McCoy’s Chapel Avenue in Little Rock.

Nearly 100 Indictments Disposed Of At General Sessions Court

The Honorable Michael Nettles presided over a term of General Sessions Court last week in Dillon during which 96 indictments were moved.

Living WWII Veterans To Be Recognized At Free Program

The Dillon County Boys & Girls Youth Center will be recognizing all Dillon County’s living WWII Veterans.  

Southern States Latta Service Receives Precision Impact Award At ARA Conference

The Southern States Latta Service in Dillon, SC won the 2014 Precision Impact Award and was recognized at the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) Conference and Expo as one of the industry’s leaders in precision ag technology.

Chamber Banquet Held, Awards Presented (UPDATED)

The Dillon County Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet and awards tonight (Thursday, Feb. 5th) at the Twin Lakes Country Club in Hamer.

Fatality Occurs On I-95

There has been a fatality on I-95 at the 179 northbound mile marker.