Most people who retire are generally still able to be active, to work in the yard, the garden, to visit relatives, to shop, to watch television programs to the wee hours of the morning, to sleep late, to pursue a hobby, to travel or at least to do it vicariously, to develop new friendships. to become a volunteer for different causes, to enjoy food and get fat and lazy, to learn something new and challenging, to spend more time with grandchildren, to become politically active and ultimately to learn to do ‘nothing’ as one nursing home resident stated.
Council To Pursue Construction Of Bingham Fire Department
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Upon a request from Councilman Aron Gandy, the Dillon County Council voted to give permission to pursue land for and start construction for the Bingham Fire Department.
William David Williamson, Jr.
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Services for William David Williamson, Jr. will be held 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held 7-9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
Fifth PTI Meeting Held
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Our fifth week PTI (Pre Trial Intervention) meeting was held on Monday, August 8, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at the Riverdale Community Center.
Letter To The Editor: It’s A Sad Situation
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I thought of this saying today when I read the front page story in the August 4, 2011 edition of the HERALD. The saying was one that my late mother-in-law used to say when she read or heard about an event comparable to the reported story about the robbery of a local business that led to a shooting and subsequent arrests of 3 suspects.
Opinion: Personalized Education
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In the coming days, more than 750,000 public, independent and home school students will begin their new school years.
Judge James Lockemy Asks For Courthouse Foundation
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Judge James Lockemy appeared before the Dillon County Council recently to ask the council to consider establishing a Dillon County courthouse foundation.
Libby’s Recipes: Hashbrown Casserole
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A delicious recipe for hashbrown casserole.
Local Historical Sites Provide Educational Excursions In County
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The Dillon County Historical Society maintains the Dillon County Museum in Latta, SC and the JW. Dillon House Museum in Dillon.
Pastor Appreciation Day Observed At East Dillon Baptist Church
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Sunday, August 7 was “Pastor Appreciation Day” at East Dillon Baptist Church. Members took their favorite dishes and desserts for a feast to celebrate the 11th Anniversary of Pastor James S. Smith and his wife “Miss Connie.”