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News from the local area

Dillon And Marlboro County Sheriffs Cracking Down On Copper Theft

Sheriff Major Hulon of Dillon County and Sheriff Fred Knight of Marlboro County jointly announced October 13th at a news conference that there will be a special emphasis on solving and prosecuting cases involving copper theft.

Herald, East Dillon Teaming Up For Toy And Food Drive

The Dillon Herald is teaming up with East Dillon Baptist Church for our annual Christmas toy and food drive for the less fortunate members of our community.

Nominations Sought For Dillon County Veteran Of The Year

Nominations are being sought for the Dillon County, SC Veteran of the Year for 2011.

Suspect Sought In Break-In At Probation And Parole Office

A break-in occurred at the Dillon County Probation and Parole Office at 105 South Third Avenue, Dillon, on October 3rd, according to a report by Pfc. Sara Jean Maciel and Officer T.J. Bourgoin of the City of Dillon Police Department.

Latta Police Chief Reminding Citizens About Golf Cart Laws

Latta Police Chief Bobby Powers is reminding citizens of the golf cart laws.

PTI Meeting Held

Our first week PTI (Pre Trial Intervention) meeting was held on Monday, September 26, 2011, 7:00 p.m. at the Riverdale Community Center.

Local Festivals

Over the weekend of Sep. 30 – Oct. 1, I attended the Rock Around the Clock Festival in Winnsboro, S.C.

Halloween Observance Announced

The City of Dillon will hold trick-or-treat on October 31st from 6-8 p.m.

9-11 Memorial Weekend

I would like to thank the people of Dillon County for there most generous hospitality and appreciation shown to myself and the numerous first responders from Dillon, Latta, and Lake View who had attended the First Responder memorial on September 11, 2011 at the Wellness center.

Thorne Retirement Home Resident Turns 101

Over the past eight years I have written about a lot of people. People from all walks of life, some who have done some pretty outstanding things in their life and some just average people.