Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

Local Pastor Receives Doctor Of Ministry Degree

Greg Hyler recently graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary after three years in the Doctoral Program.

Manning Chapel UMC Celebrates Memorial Day

On Sunday June 5, Manning Chapel UMC in Latta, celebrated Memorial Day with a special Memorial Day Celebration. The main focus of the service was that God would be Glorified and the Veteran’s honored for their service to this country.

S.C. First Steps Director To Meet With Dillon Board

S.C. First Steps Director Walter Fleming, Jr. will meet with Dillon County First Steps’ Executive Board in Dillon on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 12 noon to review issues and maintain a positive relationship for the success of our young citizens 0-5 years of age.

Former Church Youth Worker Arrested

A former local church youth group worker has been arrested on four charges, according to warrants.

JVM Summer Reading Challenge Underway

All rising seventh- and eighth-grade students at J.V. Martin Junior High School are invited and encouraged to participate in the 2011 “The Heat is On” Summer Reading Challenge.

Citadel Cadet Shares Study Abroad Experience In Peru

I have just completed my stay in Lima, Peru. Following a two month stay in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Peru was quite a culture shock and a taste of South America that was nowhere to be found in the previous city.

Ray Williamson Speaks To Mt. Calvary Brotherhood

Ray Williamson was the guest speaker at Brotherhood on Monday, June 6, at 7:00 p.m., at Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

Young People Learning Skills At Garden

A group of young people from Vision Education Center are learning skills that will last them a lifetime at the community garden located behind the City of Dillon Wellness Center.

Julia McIntyre’s Students Presented In Recital

Mrs. Monroe (Julia) McIntyre presented her Piano students in recital in her home on May 21, 2011.

Memorial Day Recognition Held At Kemper Baptist Church

A Memorial Day recognition was held recently at Kemper Baptist Church.
They were honored to have an Honor Guard of active military soldiers present to present the colors.