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News from the local area

Arrest Made In Shooting (Updated)

A shooting occurred on Grove Street on Sunday about 1:45 a.m., according to Captain Cliff Arnette.

Dillon Man Killed In House Fire

A man was killed in a house fire that occurred on Saturday night.

Library, Auxiliary Team Up For ‘Grow With Books’

In partnership with the Dillon County Library, the McLeod Medical Center Dillon Volunteer Auxiliary’s “Grow with Books” Literacy Project stimulates an interest in reading at an early age.  

Honor Those With Breast Cancer On Special Page

Next Thursday, The Dillon Herald is producing a special page in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Four pages will be printed on pink stock to commemorate the occasion.

Latta Police Seeking Suspect In Shooting

The Latta Police Department is seeking a suspect in a shooting that occurred on Tuesday. If you know the whereabouts of Dominique Campbell, please call 9-1-1 or the Latta Police Department at 752-4718.

City Working On Wastewater Project

It was reported at the September meeting of the Dillon City Council that work would soon begin on Phase Two of the Wastewater project.

Assault Occurs

An assault occurred on Friday night around midnight, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. The assault occurred on East Dargan Street.

Dogs Causing Problems In Dillon

Dillon Mayor Todd Davis said there is a pack of dogs causing a big problem right now.

Sheriff’s Office Seeking Information In 2011 Rogers Murder

On December 16, 2011, the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2658 Buttonwood Drive in Hamer in reference to a deceased person at the residence.

Service News: Air Force Airman Stuart J. Miles And Army Cadet Quentin K. Howell Graduate

Air Force Airman Stuart J. Miles graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.