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News from the local area

Seats Open For WWII Veterans Honor Flight

Time is of the essence…that’s our slogan” said Walter Kollet, Chairman of Honor Flight Myrtle Beach. He repeats this phrase when asked about Honor Flight.

Man Charged With Murder

A 25-year-old man has been charged in the death of  52-year-old Dillon man.

Marlboro Electric Honored For Keeping Members Informed

Winning awards for its magazine year after year is great, says Marlboro Electric Cooperative CEO William L. “Bill” Fleming, but that’s not why MEC publishes South Carolina Living.

Henry Brunson Honored For 50 Years Of Fire Service

It was August 1963 when Henry Brunson joined the Latta Fire Department. Now, 50 years later, Brunson is not only  still an active member of the department, he is being honored by his fellow firefighters for his many years of service.

Former Resident Pleased About Bingham Fire Department

As a former resident, and still a property owner in Dillon County, I was most pleased to see that work has begun on the Bingham Fire Station. The need for this station has long been established.

Tornado Watch Underway Until 6 p.m. Saturday

Dillon County is under a tornado watch until 6 p.m. on Saturday night.

Crime News Roundup

A crime round-up from 1/2/14

SC GEAR UP Essay Contest Winners Recognized

SC GEAR UP Essay Contest winners were recognized at this year’s first GEAR UP Parent Night.

Annual Evergreen Perpetual Care Cemetery and Mausoleum Luminary Service Held

The Annual Evergreen Perpetual Care Cemetery and Mausoleum Luminary Service honoring loved ones and friends buried here was held Saturday, December 7.

Dillon County Ranks Sixth In State In Unemployment

In November, the state’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate declined significantly to 7.1 percent from the October rate of 7.5 percent.