Category: News

Dog Attacks

0 To the Editor: A front page article in the Oct. 6th edition of Lumberton, N.C.’s Robesonian was titled, “7 dogs that killed woman euthanized.”  According to the article, Betty Jo Hunt, the victim and an animal lover, was killed by dogs she had rescued.  Until faced with a dog or dog pack attack personally, can anyone fathom the…

Carolina Family Planning Center Can Help

Could you be pregnant? Are you scared?

Pee Dee Coalition Needs Volunteers

The Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault needs your help.

TYLA Can Help With Jobs, Life Issues

Are you having problems finding jobs? Are your past criminal charges holding you back, or are you having issues dealing with life?

Carmichael Wins Aging Award

Christine M. Carmichael, Vantage Point and Family Caregiver Advisory Council Member and Silver Haired Legislative (Pee Dee Area Caucus) – Secretary/Treasurer/ Board Representative, was the recipient of the 2012 Volunteer in Aging Award presented at the SE4A Conference in Asheville, North Carolina on September 10, 2012.  

City Identifies Neighborhood Park Hours

The Dillon City Council passed the second reading of an ordinance identifying the neighborhood park hours.

City Defines Hours For Shooting Fireworks

The Dillon City Council passed the second reading of an ordinance limiting the time during which fireworks can be discharged.

Man With Gun At Dillon Doctor’s Office Pleads Guilty

Carl Stephen Elkins, the man who had a gun in Dillon Family Medicine on November 11, 2010, pled guilty to four charges on Monday.
Assistant Solicitor Shipp Daniel said that Elkins was charged with assault and battery first degree and three counts of pointing and presenting a firearm.

Police Investigating Body Found In Latta

Latta Police are investigating a body found at 210 Short Street in Latta.

Wreck Claims Life Of Latta Man (Updated Report, 10/26)

A local man was killed in a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday morning, according to Lance Corporal Sonny Collins of the South Carolina Highway Patrol.