The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) has announced that the “29th Annual National Night Out (NNO) program will culminate on Tuesday, August 7.
Category: Area
News from the local area
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Ministry Helping Needy
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Neighbors Feeding Neighbors Ministry is run by Hal Causey. Mr. Causey started this ministry to help support The Dillon County Council on Aging and Helping Hands Food Pantry.
Unemployment Rate Increases
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South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 9.4 percent in June from 9.1 percent in May. This is the second consecutive rise in the rate, but is well below the June 2011 rate of 10.5 percent.
Local Law Enforcement Officers Undergo Taser Training
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Latta, Dillon County, and Dillon City law enforcement officers who needed to be certified to carry a taser were part of a joint training held at the Latta Police Department last week.
Public Cautioned About Telephone Scam
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Marlboro Electric Cooperative warns members and the community of a telephone scam targeting cooperative members and utilities.
Local Man Charged In Sex Crime
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A local man has been charged with two counts of a sex crime, according to Detective Cliff Arnette.
Rhonda Dew Takes Statewide DJJ Position
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After 33 years of service to her county, Dillon County Department of Juvenile Justice Director Rhonda Dew has taken a statewide position with the department and therefore will no longer serve in the office she has made into one of the best in the state.
Latta Municipal Judge Reappointed For Four-Year Term
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Latta Municipal Judge Janette W. Dupree has been reappointed for a four year term.
Latta Police Chief Warning Public About Scams
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Latta Police Chief Crystal Moore is warning the public about scams that have surfaced and are becoming more rampant in the area.
Overstreet Wins Awards From CCA
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The 2012 Cooperative Communicators Association (CCA) Contest winners were revealed at a luncheon on Monday, June 4, during the CCA’s Annual National Institute in Tucson, Arizona.