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News from the local area

Election Results Certified

The election results were certified at a meeting on Friday, November 7th.

Three Men Charged With Attempted Murder

The Dillon City Police Department has charged three men with attempted murder and other charges in connection with an incident on November 8th.

Latta Man Seeking Information On Rare Find

Allan Brigman of Latta has located a cast iron door that was used years ago on tobacco barn furnaces when tobacco was cured with wood.

Hamer Reunion Held

The 29th annual Hamer Reunion was held on Saturday, October 11th, for all residents, former residents, and friends of Hamer.

Cost Of Thanksgiving Dinner Rises

The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 29th annual informal price survey of classic items found on the Thanksgiving Day dinner table indicates the average cost of this year’s feast for 10 is $49.41, a 37-cent increase from last year’s average of $49.04.

Three Bodies Found In Floyd Dale Residence

On Saturday, November 15, 2014, just after 5:30 p.m., officers with Dillon County Sheriff’s Office and Dillon County EMS responded to a call on Forestdale Court in the Floyd Dale Community of Dillon County.

Fork, Little Rock Post Offices Reduce Retail Service Hours

The U.S. Post Offices at Fork and Little Rock went from six to four hours of retail service as part of PostPlan.

Photo Gallery: Veterans Day Ceremony 2014

The Dillon County Veterans Day Ceremony was held on Tuesday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at Veterans Square at the Dillon City-County Complex.

Unemployment Rate Decreases

The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.6 percent in September from a revised August level of 6.3 percent.

CPNP Susan Myzer Joins McLeod Pediatrics

McLeod Physician Associates and McLeod Medical Center Dillon are pleased to announce the association of Susan Myzer, CPNP, at McLeod Pediatrics Dillon.