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News from the local area

Chavis Joins McLeod Hospitalist Team

McLeod Physician Associates and McLeod Medical Center Dillon is pleased to announce that Nantachie Chavis, FNP has joined the McLeod Hospitalist team.

Pink Out Held At Local Store

October is being observed as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Latta Man Pleads Guilty In 2012 Manslaughter

In last week’s term of General Sessions, Willie Morrison, a Latta man charged with the 2012 killing of Jesse Barr, pled guilty and was sentenced by Judge Paul Burch to 30 years in prison for the charges of voluntary manslaughter, first degree burglary and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime.

Sheriff’s Deputies Were Like Guardian Angels

We feel like we met our guardian angels that day and we will never forget them.

Dillon Fire Department Celebrating 100 Years Of Community Service

The City Of Dillon Fire Department is celebrating 100 years of service to the community.

Lake View Police Officer Promoted

Oliver Wayne Campbell was employed with the Lake View Police Department on December 14, 2012. Since then, he has completed the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy as of September 20.

Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect (Updated)

The man shown in these photos is wanted in an armed robbery that occurred on September 19, according to Investigator Jason Turner of the City of Dillon Police Department.

Unemployment Up Slightly

In August, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 8.1 percent.
Dillon County’s unemployment rate was up slightly from 12.2 percent in July to 12.3 percent in August. In August 2012, unemployment was 14.3 percent.

Dillon Fire Department To Celebrate 100 Years Of Service To Community

The City of Dillon Fire Department will celebrate 100 years of service to the community with an open house at the W.B. Carmichael Fire Station on Sunday, October 6th.

Latta Shooting Suspect Turns Himself In

Dominique Campbell, the suspect in the shooting in Latta last week, turned himself in at Dillon County Probation and Parole this morning.