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News from the local area

Man Denied Prescription Returns To Dillon Family Medicine With Gun, Shot By Deputy

A man who was denied a prescription returned to the medical practice with a gun which he pointed at himself and was menacing to staff. (Additional Photos Of The Incident At Dillon Family Medicine)

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Death On Skillet Road

The Herald has learned that the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death on Skillet Road.

The Dillon Herald And East Dillon Baptist 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. Donations of new (not used), unwrapped toys and canned goods with a current (not expired) expiration date are sought. Donations are due December 22nd.

Governor Suspends Gurley

Randolph Gurley has been suspended from the office of Dillon city councilman. A copy of the executive order from Governor Mark Sanford suspending Gurley can be read here.

Thanksgiving Is Top Day For Cooking Fires

Thanksgiving remains the leading day for cooking fires, with three times as many cooking fires as an average day.

Andrew Thielen Big Band’s Performance Is Appreciated

ANDREW THIELEN BIG BAND played to an appreciative audience at the Dillon County Theatre on Saturday night.

16-Year-Old Defendant Sentenced In Stutts Murder

The 16-year-old defendant in the Stutts murder case pled guilty on Monday and was sentenced on Thursday, one day after he testified against a co-defendant in the case.

The Big Cheese In Dillon

Dillon Provision Company purchased this cheese for their largest customer and shipped it to Orangeburg on October 29th.

First Reading Held On City Sign Ordinance

At the October meeting, Councilman Phil Wallace made a motion to pass Ordinance 10-12-Prohibited Signs on first reading.

Man Seeks City Help For Proposed Project

Eugene Paige appeared before council to solicit help with his proposed Dillon Veterans/Youth Training Center.