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News from the local area

McNeil Sworn In As Magistrate

Gwendolyn R. McNeil, a former resident of Dillon County, was sworn in as the first African-American woman magistrate judge in Georgetown County.

Eller Graduates From Institute Of Government

Council member Johnny Eller from the City of Dillon graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government on June 17.

LVHS Graduate Crowned S.C. Outstanding Teen 2011

Teen Miss Murrells Inlet, Taylor Lauren Herlong, was crowned South Carolina’s Outstanding Teen 2011 at the Little Miss/Teen Miss South Carolina Pageant held at Hartsville’s Center Theater the week of June 11-18.

$500 Reward Offered For Information On Missing Woman

Bethel Hill AME Church in Latta is offering a $500 reward for the exact whereabouts of Georgia Bethea Billings.

Furman And Linnie Bond Watson Scholarship Awarded

The Furman and Linnie Bond Watson Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Kimberly Fanning, a Nancy Watson Allen descendant, of Chapin for her essay “Why I Am Proud of My Watson Heritage.”

Dr. Craig Joins McLeod OB/GYN Dillon

McLeod Physician Associates and McLeod Medical Center Dillon are pleased to announce that Rebecca J. Craig, M.D. has joined McLeod OB/GYN Dillon.

Golf Cart Parade Held

This year’s annual Fourth of July golf cart parade was a rousing success as 52 golf cart enthusiasts braved heat and humidity to celebrate the birthday of America.

Search Underway For Missing Dillon Woman

A search is being conducted at the time of this posting for a 66-year-old missing Dillon woman, Georgia Bethea Billings.

Police Still Searching For Missing Woman

At the time of this posting, police are still looking for a Dillon woman, who was reported missing last week, according to Assistant Chief Bobby McLean of the City of Dillon Police Department.

Second Try To Pass I-73 Resolution Fails

A second try to pass a resolution in support on I-73 failed again on Thursday afternoon at a called meeting of the Dillon County Council when a motion to pass it died due to lack of a second.