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News from the local area

Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Latta Man

Sheriff Fred Knight is seeking information on the whereabouts of Heath Hamilton Clark, 42 years old, of Elberry Rd., Latta, for Grand Larceny in excess of $10,000 and Trespassing.

Two Arrests Made In Latta Murder

Two arrests have been made in a murder in Latta that occurred last Tuesday, according to Chief Crystal Moore.

Two Arrested In Murder, One Sought

Two arrests have been made in the murder of a Everardo Fuentes, 24, of Dillon, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Latta Police Dept. Investigating Murder (Updated 3/30)

A murder has occurred on Antonio Street in Latta, according to Chief Crystal Moore.

Nominees Sought For Caregiver Of The Year Award

Nominees are sought for the Caregiver of the Year.

Dillon County Council On Aging Reduces Services Due To Rising Gas Prices

An organization that provides assistance to the aging residents of Dillon County has been force to reduce services due to the continuous rise in gas prices, organization officials said.

DHEC Investigating Statewide Upswing In Norovirus Cases

Since the start of 2012, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has investigated more than twice the usual number of reported outbreaks thought to be associated with Norovirus, the agency announced today. (CLEANING TIPS AND HEALTH TIPS PROVIDED)

Dog Mauling Case Remanded For New Trial

0 By Betsy Finklea Last week, The Dillon Herald reported that a dog mauling case has been remanded for a new trial. Opinion No. 4941 issued by the South Carolina Court of Appeals was filed on February 15, 2012. The appeal was heard on November 2, 2011. Bentley Collins was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and…

McLeod Names Physicians To Leadership Positions

A special team of McLeod Health physicians, who in addition to providing remarkable medical care for their own patients, find the time to serve in leadership positions that further enhance the quality of care for McLeod patients.

Latta Police Chief Retiring March 1st; Replacement Named

Latta Police Chief Bobby Powers will be retiring effective March 1, 2012, according to an announcement made by Latta Mayor Nancy Brigman at the Latta Town Council meeting on Thursday.