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News from the local area

Deputies Investigating Death In Oak Grove

The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in the Oak Grove area at this time.

Auxiliary Stimulating Early Reading Interest With ‘Grow With Books’ Program

In partnership with the Dillon County Library, the McLeod Medical Center Dillon Volunteer Auxiliary’s “Grow with Books” Literacy Project stimulates an interest in reading at an early age.  

The Conservators Of The Taxpayers Money

Citizens may or may not realize that Dillon County pays rent and utilities on four buildings to accommodate some offices for which they must provide space.

Industrial Appreciation Luncheon Held

The Dillon County Public-Private Partnership Board held the annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon at Twin Lakes Country Club recently.

McLeod Dillon Sponsoring 27th Annual Teenage Volunteer Program

McLeod Dillon is sponsoring its 27th Annual Teenage Volunteer Program for Summer 2015. Volunteer youth will have the opportunity to work with healthcare professionals in many areas of the hospital.

DHEC Needs Public’s Help To Fight Mosquito-Borne Sicknesses

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is seeking the public’s help in preventing the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses such as West Nile virus and chikungunya virus.

Week Of The Young Child Celebrated At Whittaker

The Week Of The Young Child is being celebrated at Whittaker Head Start Center this week.

Hospital Auxiliary Volunteer Efforts Recognized

The Hospital Auxiliary promotes McLeod Dillon through its volunteer efforts.  

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Ambulance Fires

The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two ambulance fires that have occurred at the same business, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Bingham/New Holly Fire Department

Do you think the county should fund an engineer for the Station 6 (Bingham/New Holly) Fire Department before they have trained volunteer firemen in place to aid the engineer?