The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 6.4 percent in August from a revised 5.8 percent in July.
Category: Area
News from the local area
Students Urged To Participate In Essay, Video Contest On Texting While Driving
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The S.C. Press Association and participating S.C. newspapers are challenging Palmetto State high school students to write an essay, editorial or opinion column that highlights the dangers of texting while driving.
Dillon County DJJ Participates In ‘Restoring Carolinas’
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Dillon County Department of Juvenile Justice staff, volunteers, and clients participated in Restoring Carolinas.
Alligator Sighting
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Roderick “Birdman” Miller spotted this nearly three-foot long alligator in the Hamer area on Tuesday, September 9.
Dillon Businessman Has Interesting Collection On Display
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“Junk that I like”—that’s how Todd Davis describes the interesting and unique collection of items that he has on display at his office, Benefit Designs.
Dillon County Children Share Thoughts, Art On 9-11 And First Responders
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Drawings and comments from Dillon County children about 9-11 and First Responders.
‘Hands Across The Border’ Held
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Law enforcement agencies from Dillon, Marlboro, Chesterfield, Darlington Counties and units of South Carolina State Troopers met with agencies from Robeson County and units of North Carolina State Troopers recently at Brandi’s Restaurant for the annual Hands Across the Border DUI enforcement program.
Pedestrian Killed On Highway 38 (UPDATED: 9/5)
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A pedestrian was killed on Highway 38 tonight (Thursday) after being struck by a vehicle.
Man Killed In Latta Shooting, Arrest Made (UPDATED: 9/5)
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One man has been arrested in a murder that occurred in Latta early Wednesday morning.
Care Packages To Be Sent To Soldiers In Kuwait By Groups
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Care Packages to be sent to soldiers stationed in Kuwait were recently prepared by some local groups.