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News from the local area

McLeod Blood Conservation Services To Participate In Blood Management Awareness Week

McLeod Blood Conservation Services will participate in the 5th Annual Blood Management Awareness Week November 7 – 11, 2011. This week is dedicated to educating patients and healthcare professionals about blood management and blood issues.

Tips Offered For Trick-Or-Treaters

Trick-or-treat is being observed on Monday, October 31st in Dillon, Latta, and Lake View from 6-8 p.m.

Local News Briefs

A round-up of local news of interest.

Burglary Reported At Tire Store

A burglary was reported at Wheel County Tire, located at 1213 Highway 301 South, on October 21st, according to a report by Deputy Tim George of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Fire Occurs At Stables Club

A fire occurred at The Stables, a club on Highway 9 West, on Thursday, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Maxway Burglarized

The Maxway store, located at 1426 Highway 301 South in Dillon, was burglarized on October 20th, according to a report by Deputy Tim George of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Teen Accused Of Taking Gun From Sheriff’s Office

A 15-year-old teen, who was being mentored by the sheriff, has been charged with larceny for taking a gun from the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Local Police, School Take Part In Student Pledge Against Gun Violence

The City of Dillon Police Department and East Elementary School took part in South Carolina’s 10th annual Student Pledge Against Gun Violence.

CCU Board Of Trustees Move Forward On Implementing Campus Master Plan

At its quarterly meeting today, Coastal Carolina University’s board of trustees moved forward in implementing elements of the Campus Master Plan approved earlier this year.

Maxie Rowell Road Naming Held

Maxie Rowell listens as his wife, Ethel, speaks at a ceremony on Thursday naming the intersection at Bunker Hill Road and Harllees Bridge Road as Maxie Rowell Road.