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News from the local area

Latta Library Celebrating 100 Years Of Service

The Latta Library is celebrating 100 years of service to the community.

County And State Unemployment Rates Decrease

South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell significantly to 5.7 percent in February from the January estimate of 6.4 percent.

Bishop Goings Gets Honorary Doctorate Of Theology

Bishop Michael Eugene Goings was recently conferred an honorary Doctorate of Theology degree from Cathedral Bible College by Dr. Wayne Miller, President and Founder of Cathedral Bible College in Marion and Myrtle Beach.

McLeod Wins Zero Harm Award

McLeod Medical Center Dillon was presented with the South Carolina Certified Zero Harm Award for sustaining zero harm in Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) in its ICU and in Surgical Site Infections (SSI) in Hip Replacements on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 during the 7th Annual SC Transforming Health Symposium.

Crowd Gathers For Prayer Service In Latta

A large crowd gathered at a prayer service for the Town of Latta at the Latta gazebo this afternoon.

Latta Police Chief Terminated

The Dillon Herald has been informed by Mayor Earl Bullard that Latta Police Chief Crystal Moore has been terminated.

Springfest Praise And Worship Service Is Monday, April 7th

Latta Springfest First Praise and Worship Service will be held Monday, April 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ellis Performing Arts Center, Latta.

City Takes Up Several Matters At Meeting

The City of Dillon received their audit report and took up other matters at their March meeting.

Inmate Found Dead At Detention Center

An inmate was found dead at the Dillon County Detention Center on Monday.

McLeod Center For Cancer Treatment And Research Opens

The McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment & Research has opened on the campus of McLeod Regional Medical Center. Dedicated to the physical and emotional needs of cancer patients and their families, the new Cancer Center is a beacon of hope and healing for the communities McLeod serves.