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News from the local area

Dr. Melissa C. Brooks Joins McLeod OB/GYN

McLeod Physician Associates and McLeod Medical Center Dillon are pleased to announce that Melissa C. Brooks, M.D. has joined McLeod OB/GYN Dillon.

Dillon County’s Unemployment Rate Rises To 8.6%

Dillon County’s unemployment rate was 8.6 percent, up from 8.0 percent the previous month. The county ranked fifth in the state in unemployment.

Dr. Hardenbergh Joins McLeod OB/GYN Dillon

McLeod Physician Associates and McLeod Medical Center Dillon are pleased to announce that Marla J. Hardenbergh, M.D. has joined McLeod OB/GYN Dillon.

Latta Police Chief Warns Public About Telephone Scams

Latta Police Chief Crystal Moore is warning the public about various  telephone scams that have occurred recently in the Latta area.

Dillon Man Sentenced On Firearm Charge In Federal Court

United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated  that James Morris Sellers, age, 35, of Dillon, was sentenced in federal court in Florence on July 18th  for felon in possession of a firearm.  

Road Named In Honor Of Ruby Woods Carter

On Monday July 13,  a portion of 24th Avenue in the city of Dillon was renamed in honor of one of Dillon’s most deserving citizens.

Alcohol Enforcement Team Training, Checks Held

Recently, the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office hosted a 4th Circuit Alcohol Enforcement Team (AET) 101 training.

Marla J. Hardenbergh, M.D. Joins McLeod OB/GYN Dillon

McLeod Physician Associates and McLeod Medical Center Dillon are pleased to announce that Marla J. Hardenbergh, M.D. has joined McLeod OB/GYN Dillon.

Black Bears On Increase In Area

With the increased number of black bears in our state and our area over the past couple of decades, and informational session was held Thursday with S.C. Department of Natural Resources, law enforcement and other key personnel who may have to deal with this issue.

Damien Inman To Get New Trial

Damien Inman, who was found guilty in the 2009 robbery, kidnapping, and murder of 75-year-old Mary Alice Stutts, will get a new trial.