Category: Area

News from the local area

Latta Police Capture Wanted North Carolina Man

The Latta Police Department captured a wanted North Carolina  man on June 8th.

Lake View Police Officer Promoted To Corporal

A Lake View Police Officer has been promoted.

Underage Alchohol Enforcement Blitz Underway Locally

A press conference was held recently to kick off the underage drinking enforcement and educational blitz called “Out Of Their Hands.”

Local Man’s Nephew Appears On ‘Price Is Right’

t has been reported to The Herald that a local man’s nephew appeared on “The Price Is Right” television program and won money.

Relay For Life Held (More Photos Added)

The Dillon County Relay For Life was held at the Dillon Christian School Athletic Field. (with photo slide show)

Honor Servicemen On Memorial Day

The 1968 Uniform Monday Holiday Act officially changed Memorial Day from the traditional date of May 30th to the last Monday in May.

Memorial Day: The Story Of Eli Williamson

 Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. 

Cancer Survivor Loses Battle

A few days after this article originally ran, we had Relay For Life 2011.  When we met at the field to select campsites, I was very surprised that I was the second person there.  Dwight was there waiting for us.  I had no idea that he would be there, given his recent surgery.

McLeod Dillon Announces Awards

McLeod Dillon announced awards recently including nurse of the year.

Child Run Over, Killed

An 18-month-old child was run over by a car and killed on Sunday, according to Coroner Donnie Grimsley.