Dillon native, J. Richard Cottingham, P.E., P.L.S., now of Seneca, South Carolina, has been awarded the NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying) Distinguished Service Award with Special Commendation for his dedicated service to the engineering and surveying professions.
Category: Area
News from the local area
Unemployment Rate Rises
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In July, South Carolina’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased to 5.7 percent from 5.3 percent in June, marking a shift upward after little change during the second quarter of the year.
Two People Charged With Burglary And Arson
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Two individuals have been charged with burglary and arson for an incident on August 8th on Lester Road, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake View Police To Conduct Road Checks
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The Lake View Police Department will be conducting road checks during the Labor Day weekend, per Chief James McDaniels.
Department Of Consumer Affairs Warns Of Jury Duty Scam
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The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is warning the public about a frighteningly convincing jury duty scam.
Dillon Man Arrested For Manufacturing Marijuana
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A Dillon man was recently arrested for manufacturing marijuana, according to the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.
Recycling Center Torn Down
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The Dillon County Recycling Center was recently torn down by the County Roads and Bridges Crew.
Sheriff’s Office Report
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Various incidents under investigation by the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office
Latta Police To Conduct Traffic Checks
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The Latta Police Department will be conducting random traffic checks.
McLeod Dillon Recognized At Statewide Meeting
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McLeod Medical Center Dillon was recognized for preventing avoidable readmissions in the areas of Acute Myocardial Infarction, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Heart Failure at the SC PART (Preventing Avoidable Readmissions Together) statewide meeting on July 18 in Columbia, SC.