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News from the local area

Be Vigilant About Possible Holiday Hazards

This is the time of the year when family and friends come together to celebrate the holidays. As we prepare for this time, we must be vigilant about the possible hazards in our homes, especially if young children are present. The most common holiday hazards people contact the Poison Center for include: Holiday Plants, Decorations, and Alcohol.

‘Pee Wee’ Webster Recognized For Service To County

The Dillon County Council presented outgoing County Councilman James “Pee Wee” Webster a plaque and a clock with a county seal in recognition and appreciation of his 20 years of service to Dillon County.

Power-Up Pee Dee Grant Explained

Power Up- Pee Dee is a grant from the Department of Labor that is designed to sponsor citizens in training programs that will prepare them for occupations related to the electric power industry. The grant will pay for eligible individuals to attend either Northeastern Tech or Florence-Darlington Tech and enroll in the “Power Up- Pee Dee” programs.

Woodmen Of The World Donate Socks To Retirement Homes

Woodmen of the World Field Representatives Charles Taylor and James W. Bethea, Jr. arrived at Cooke & Associates DBA as Sunny Acres for the annual sock giveaway.

Lake View’s Taylor Herlong Named North-South Princess

Lake View High School senior Taylor Herlong claimed the title of 2010 North-South All-Star Football Princess at this year’s North-South Game held at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Saturday, December 11, 2010.

Dillon County Crime Prevention: The Holiday Season

The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime.

Testimony Gets Underway In Stutts Trial

Testimony got underway on Wednesday in the trial of the State v. Damien Inman in the murder, kidnapping and armed robbery of 75-year-old Mary Alice Stutts in August 2009.

Testimony Underway In Trial Of Damien Inman

Testimony got underway on Wednesday in the trial of the State v. Damien Inman in the murder, kidnapping and armed robbery of 75-year-old Mary Alice Stutts in August 2009.

Mississippi Man Charged In Incident At Dillon Family Medicine

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announces the arrest of a Mississippi man accused of attempted murder and pointing a firearm at law enforcement personnel.

Latta Christmas Parade Rings In Season

The Latta Parade rang in the Christmas season in Latta on Friday.