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News from the local area

Man Impersonating Deputy Steals Motorcycle

A man impersonating a Sheriff’s deputy stole a motorcycle from a victim who was trying to sell it, according to a report by Officer T.J. Bourgoin and Sgt. Eric Poston of the City of Dillon Police Department.

Man Pleads Guilty In Murder Case

A man pled guilty and was sentenced during the last term of court in the 2010 death of 19-year-old Bennie Osworth Anderson II of Mullins.

Police Seeking Woman For Questioning

The City of Dillon Police Department is seeking the woman shown in these photos for questioning in a kidnapping and armed robbery.

Missing Woman’s Car Found; Unidentified Remains Inside

The brown 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier belonging to Georgia Bethea Billings, who was reported missing on June 26th, was found Friday afternoon, according to Detective James Hayes of the City of Dillon Police Department.

Judge James Lockemy Asks For Courthouse Foundation

Judge James Lockemy appeared before the Dillon County Council recently to ask the council to consider establishing a Dillon County courthouse foundation.

Home Burns In Sellers

A home burned in Sellers on Saturday, according to a fire report by Assistant Chief Bobby Jones of Dillon County Fire Station Two (Latta).

Salley Huggins-McIntyre Sworn In

Salley Huggins-McIntyre was sworn in as the first female Family Court judge in the Fourth Circuit today.

Local Pastor, Sheriff Ask For Ban On Bath Salts

At a recent meeting of the Dillon County Council, local pastor, Dr. Rick Rogers of Open Door Community Church, along with Sheriff Major Hulon and others appeared before the council to ask the council to place a ban on bath salts. This is under further study by the county’s attorney.

Dillon County Unemployment Rate Rises

Dillon County’s unemployment rate increased to 15.7 percent in the month of June, up from 14.8 percent in the month of May.

Former Dillon Police Officer Arrested

A former Dillon police officer has been charged with grand larceny in reference to an incident that occurred on July 16th.