Category: Area

News from the local area

Little River Man Killed In Collision

A 58-year-old Little River man was killed in a two-vehicle collision on May 16th, according to Lance Cpl. Sonny Collins of the S.C. Highway Patrol.

What A Mess!

Just when you think things cannot get worse, along comes something to show how wrong you are.

Cemetery Vandals

I read with much interest about the theft of wrought iron at Haselden Cemetery.

Jackson Graduates From Basic Training

Army National Guard Pvt. Kristopher D. Jackson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia.

March For Babies Awards Winners Announced

The awards winners for the March of Dimes March for Babies has been announced.

Fire Chiefs Working To Reduce ISO Rating

Latta, Floyd Dale and Oak Grove Chiefs have agreed to attempt to reduce their ISO Rating to a straight 7 across their respective fire districts.

Nurses Of The Year Announced

McLeod Dillon is pleased to announce Nurse of the Year – Christie Hunt, RN, (Surgical Services), Medical Surgical Tech of the Year – Doris Sellers, MST, (Women’s Services) and Surgical Technician of the Year – Kristi Collins, CST (Surgical Services). Mary Jones, MST, (Pediatrics / Medical Surgical Unit) received the Patient’s Choice Award.

Area Agency On Aging Reps Speak At Council For Aging Meeting

By Betsy Finklea
Two employees from the Area Agency on Aging, known as Vantage Point, were the guest speakers at the Dillon County Council For The Aging’s annual meeting.

One Person Dead, Two Injured In Shooting (Updated)

One person is dead and two people were injured in a shooting earlier this (Monday) evening.

Rain Floods Dillon

Rain flooded Dillon this (Thursday) afternoon. Bucky Rourke took the opportunity to go innertubing down Highway 301.