Alford Graduates From Basic Training

Air Force Airman Tra’vone J. Alford graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Berean COGIC To Host Women’s Conference

Berean COGIC Annual Women’s Conference will be held Saturday, August 23 at 10 a.m. at the Berean COGIC  Family Life Center located at 818 Allentown Drive, Latta.

Tyquain McClellan Graduates From Army ROTC Leader Training

Tyquain D. McClellan has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) Leader Training Course at Fort Knox, Ky.
The four-week course is a leadership internship for cadets that can lead to the ultimate goal of becoming an Army officer. College students experience and examine the Army without incurring an obligation to serve in the Army or ROTC, and are eligible to receive two-year college scholarship offers and attend the Advanced ROTC Course at their college.

An Immigration System That Works

To The Editor:
America did not become great by keeping people out. We are great because, throughout our history, we have held our doors wide open to those seeking a new start, economic opportunity, and a chance to raise their families in peace and freedom.

Voyage Of The Cause

To the Editor:
Congratulations go to Lawrence Jordan and his merry crew on successfully navigating the Great Pee Dee River in their primitive craft, the Cause.  

Homage To Hero

It is often said that the good die so young and that it is not how long one lives, but how well.

Good Things

There have been some good things going on in our community that are worthy of note and some extra recognition.

Antique Appraisal Fair Held (With Slide Show)

An antique appraisal fair was held at the City of Dillon Wellness Center on Saturday.

Vietnam Veterans Honored

South Carolina’s Vietnam War era veterans were invited to a special ceremony in Columbia in August honoring their service to our nation.