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News from the local area

Annual Evergreen Luminary Service Held (with slide show)

The annual Evergreen Perpetual Care Cemetery and Mausoleum Luminary Service honoring loved ones and friends buried here was held Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m.

Carley Wiggins Recognized For Service To HOS

Last week  Carley Wiggins and his wife, Helen, were the guests of honor of The Herald Group, representing all the companies for dinner at The Peddler restaurant. 

Latta Empowerment Senior Services Serving Free Christmas Dinner

Latta Empowerment Senior Services will be sponsoring free Christmas dinner on Christmas day.

One Shot In Home Invasion

Three people were taken into custody after a home invasion on Friday, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Déjà vu All Over Again

There are veterans who have served in our nation’s wars who only reluctantly offer comments on their war time experiences and for many, rightly so since some have had experiences that are best forgotten.

Latta Christmas Parade Photos

The Latta Christmas Parade was held on Friday, November 30th. Here is a photo slide show and gallery.

Lake View Christmas Parade Photos

The Lake View Christmas parade was held on December 1st. Here is a photo slide show and gallery.

Craig Bellmon Charged In Murder

A Dillon man has been charged with murder in an incident that occurred on Tuesday, November 27th.

Lake View Christmas On The Boulevard To Take Place Dec. 1

The Lake View Christmas on the Boulevard Festival activities are set for Saturday, December 1, on Richard Temple Boulevard.  

DHEC Slaps City With $30,000 Penalty, Other Sanctions

The City of Dillon has been fined a $30,000 civil penalty by DHEC in relation to the demolition of the Dilmar buildings on Main Street.