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News from the local area

School Opening And More Discussed At Meeting

The opening of school and other matters were discussed at the Dillon District Four School Board’s meeting on Monday night.

Former Wildcat Blue Enrolls at Georgia Prep

Former Dillon Wildcat Joe Blue announced last week that he would be enrolling at Georgia Prep Academy in Atlanta this fall.

Name Change for Local Historic School Advocacy Group

  The Dillon Historic School Foundation held their August meeting at the Dillon County Chamber of Commerce Conference Room with nine members present. Chairman Gerald Berry welcomed two new members to the organization and made several announcements.

First Girls Circle Class In County Graduates

A group of young ladies were honored for their achievement of completing the Girls Circle program at a graduation ceremony held in the courtroom of the Gibson Building on Thursday, August 7th.

Districts To Be Charged More Money For Alternative School

The Dillon County Board of Education voted at a recent meeting to increase the cost per student to the districts to cover the costs of the Alternative School program.

Marla Lewis Joins McLeod Hospitalist Team

McLeod Medical Center Dillon is pleased to announce that Marla B. Lewis, DNP, RN, NP-C has joined the McLeod Dillon hospitalist team.  
The hospitalist team at McLeod Dillon is made up of medical doctors and nurse practitioners whose primary professional focus is the medical care of hospitalized patients.

Oak Grove Neighborhood Watch Amends Bylaws

The Oak Grove Neighborhood Watch has amended its bylaws on June 5th. They became effective on August 1st.

Pray For Police Officers

To The Citizens Of Dillon County:
On behalf of Jacob Richardson’s family, I would like to thank the many hundreds of people who have lifted Jacob and his family up in prayer during the last weeks.

Raccoon Exposes Person To Rabies In Beaufort County

One person has been referred to a health care provider for preventive treatment after being exposed to rabies in the Hilton Head area of Beaufort County by a raccoon that tested positive for the disease, the Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.

Aviation Touches Lives in South Carolina

Aviation touches the lives of countless South Carolinians in ways that might surprise you. In honor of Aviation Week Aug. 17-23, the South Carolina Aviation Association and the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission will showcase the impact aviation has on the state, its people and the economy.