The Dillon High School 2010 Homecoming Queen was crowned at Friday’s game.
Category: Area
News from the local area
Results Of CDEPP Student Assessments Show Progress
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The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee (EOC) has released a report presenting the results of assessments of students in the Child Development Education Pilot Program (CDEPP), a pilot full-day educational pre-kindergarten program for at-risk four-year-olds residing in 37 SC school districts.
Man Shot During Home Invasion
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A man was shot on Saturday night after his home was invaded by three intruders, according to Capt. Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.
Woodmen Of The World Awards Banquet Held
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The annual Woodmen of the World Lodges 120 and 1145 Awards Dinner was held Thursday, September 30, at 7:00 p.m. at the Woodmen of the World Hall at 1362 Old Latta Highway, Dillon.
Latta School Board Meets
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The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting.
Dillon County Ranks 10th In Unemployment
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Dillon County tied for tenth place in the state in unemployment with McCormick and Clarendon counties with a rate of 15.5 percent, according to the latest statistics from the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce.
S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics Leads State High Schools in ACT, SAT Scores
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The S.C. Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM) had the highest ACT and SAT score averages among the Palmetto State’s 2010 graduates, according to recently released reports from the S.C. Department of Education.
Dillon To Observe Trick-or-Treat On Oct. 30
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The City of Dillon will have Hallowe’en Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 30th from 6-8 p.m.
Wreck Occurs On First Avenue On Friday
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A wreck occurred on First Avenue this morning around 8 a.m. (with slide show)
Fingered!
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News reports stated recently that when a high profile public official recently visited a neighboring country and one only mildly friendly to his policies, he was heartened by the “warm” welcome stating that when onlookers waved to him, they used all five fingers. Of course this was meant to call attention to those whose lone digit was used when they wished to show their rejection even contempt for the VIP visitor.