0 Canadian geese have been spotted at a local pond in Dillon County. In the late afternoon, they arrive at the pond and roam the area freely. (Photo by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon Herald)
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News from the local area
Cooper Graduates From Basic Training
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Army Pvt. Sharrick A. Cooper has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Cooper is the son of Debbie Fore of Dudley Road, Latta. He is a 2008 graduate of Marion High School.
McCrimmon Wins Art Competition
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Jerrette McCrimmon of Wadesboro, N.C. was announced the first place winner in the first annual 2012 Treasures of Anson art contest at the 2nd Sunday Art Reception of the Anson County Arts Council held Aug. 12.
Tragic 9/11 Day Recalled In Ceremony
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The tragic day of the September 11, 2001 attacks were remembered at a special ceremony held Tuesday morning at the Dillon City-County Complex Veterans Monument.
City Does Not Feel Law Enforcement Center Is Financially Feasible
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The possibility of a joint law enforcement center with Dillon County was discussed at a recent meeting of the Dillon City Council.
Emu Spotted In Latta
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This emu has been spotted in various sites around Latta particularly in the Sunset Drive area.
Fatality Occurs
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A fatality has occurred on Highway 301 North.
Unemployment Rate Decreases Slightly
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Dillon County’s unemployment rate decreased slightly while the state’s rate went up during the month of July, according to the latest released figures.
India Lockemy Participates In Young Scholars Program
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India Lockemy, a rising 5th grader at Gordon Elementary, was one of those students invited by the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP) to spend a week on campus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Daniel Dean Making Way As Songwriter/Musician In Nashville
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Daniel Dean (aka Daniel Dean Brumbles) is making his way as a songwriter and musician in Nashville.