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News from the local area

CareSouth Partners With Fairmeadow Apartments For Monthly Air Frying Events

CareSouth Carolina has partnered with Fairmeadow Apartments in Latta to sponsor monthly Air Fryer cooking events.

Girls With Knowledge Mentoring Group Holding Winter Coat Drive

Girls With Knowledge Mentoring Group will be holding a Winter Coat Drive from September 18-December 1.

Camp Jessie’s Kids Set For November 4th

Camp Jessie’s Kids, a day camp for children who have suffered the loss of someone they care deeply about (for example, a special family member, relative or friend) or for those who have someone in their family who is very sick at this time, will be held on Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Senior Citizens Can Get Free Homecooked Meal On The Fourth Sunday

Free Senior Sunday Dinners prepared by Detrice Dawkins takes place every fourth Sunday of the month.

Guardian ad Litem Program Offering Free Volunteer Training

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Dillon County.

Pee Dee Indian Tribe Chief Receives Conservation Award

In honor of his lifelong dedication, Chief Peter Parr of the Tribe received the Green Tie Award for Lifetime Conservation Achievement.

Free Pee Dee Area COVID-19 Testing And Vaccination Clinics for Sept. 25-30

COVID-19 Free Community Testing Events scheduled, vaccination clinics, free rapid tests

DCHI Accepting Applications For Pumpkin And Sweet Potato Cooking Contest

The Dillon County Health Initiative is now accepting applications for the Second Annual Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Cooking Contest.

Lake View Kicks Off ‘Paint The Town’ (with photo gallery)

The Town of Lake View kicked off the “Paint This Town Project” on Monday, September 4. The group began with property one, the Town of Lake View Police Department.

Schafer Foundation Donates $1.5 Million To Dillon County For Parks

The Schafer Foundation has donated $1.5 million to Dillon County for the benefit of four parks.