Students headed back-to-school on Monday. As of press time, The Herald heard that the opening went smoothly with no major problems.
Category: Community
Community interest news from Dillon County
Fall Missions Fair Held (with slide show)
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The WMU/Men’s Ministries Fall Mission Fair was held on Monday, August 16, 7:00 p.m., at the East Dillon Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on South 16th Avenue, Dillon.
Gordon Alumni Award Scholarship
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Latiffa Smith, an honors graduate of Dillon High School, has been awarded the Gordon Alumni Scholarship.
Law Enforcement Recognition Service Held At Kemper
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On Sunday, August 8, Kemper Baptist Church honored Dillon County Law Enforcement with a special evening service.
Dease Is AMI Marlboro Infinity Teacher Of The Year
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In the month of June 2010, Mrs. Kimberly H. Dease along with two of her coworkers traveled to Columbia, S.C. for and AMI Regional Award ceremony.
Dease was very astonished that she was selected as Teacher of the Year.
Dease is a Dillon resident and the daughter of Ann. H. Manning and Phillips M. Hamer.
Library Board Reappointments Made
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Two people were reappointed to the Dillon County Library Board at a recent meeting of the Dillon County Council.
WIX Among S.C. Manufacturer Of The Year Nominees
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The Salute to Manufacturing, South Carolina’s premier manufacturing recognition event honoring the state’s top small, medium and large manufacturing companies for their manufacturing excellence, economic impact, commitment to workforce development and community stewardship, has announced the 2010 nominees. Nominees and winners will be honored September 22 with a luncheon at the Radisson in Columbia. Wix Filtration of Dillon is among the Manufacturer of the Year nominees.
State Supt. Of Education Says Federal Funds Could Save Teacher Jobs In State
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State Superintendent of Education Jim Rex said today that
federal funds approved by Congress on Tuesday would likely save more
than 2,000 South Carolina teachers from getting pink slips next summer.
First Bank Celebrates 75 Years of Community Banking
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August 2010 will mark First Bank’s 75th year of operation. The bank was founded in 1935 as Bank of Montgomery and changed its name to First Bank in 1985 as it began to offer services outside of Montgomery County. What has not changed, however, is First Bank’s presence as a safe, secure and trusted partner in the communities it serves. As a result, First Bank has grown to become one of the most well respected financial institutions in the nation.
Ebenezer Celebrates 130 Years of Service
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Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church, Clio, will celebrate their Annual Homecoming and 130th Church Anniversary on Sunday, August 22nd.