I was born a few yards from where I am sitting writing this column. The birthday house, long gone, was built in 1926 and over the years was the home for 9 children and their parents.
Opinion: Protecting The Votes Of Those Who Protect Our Freedom
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Although there’s no way to adequately express our thanks to the men and women who have made sacrifices in defending our nation, South Carolinians have always believed in doing our part to return the favor.
First Bank Names Jackie McKenzie Vice President and Branch Manager
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First Bank recently announced the promotion of Jackie McKenzie to Vice President and Branch Manager of its Dillon branch. McKenzie joined First Bank in 1995, working previously as an Assistant Vice President.
Letters To The Editor
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Letters from our readers.
Culinary Arts Students Compete
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The first competition was in Myrtle Beach for a chance to go to the 2011 National Prostart Invitational. A total of 37 teams from both North and South Carolina competed in the competition.
Dogs Kill Woman, Owner Injured
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Dogs killed a woman in Dillon on Thursday afternoon, The Herald has learned. Law enforcement was called to 1560 West Main Street in reference to a dog attack.
Economic Developer Meets With NESA And Commerce Secretary
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During the most recent North Eastern Strategic Alliance’s (NESA) Executive Committee meeting late last week, Dillon County Economic Developer, Tonny McNeil, had an opportunity to hear from South Carolina Department of Commerce Secretary Robert “Bobby” M. Hitt III.
Dennis Hyatt Speaks To Brotherhood
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Dennis Hyatt was the guest speaker for the Mount Calvary Brotherhood on Monday, February 7.
Monday Is Wash Day
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here is only one person in my household, but you would not know it from the money spent on cleaning supplies, several hundreds of dollars each year.
SCFC Asks Residents To Postpone Weekend Outdoor Burning
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The South Carolina Forestry Commission is asking residents statewide to postpone outdoor burning for the next 72 hrs (the Presidents’ Day weekend). Predicted weather conditions of low relative humidity, no rain, and high winds will make debris burns hard to contain, increasing the chance for wildfire.