On Saturday, July 20, 15-year old Jon Corius Wilson of Dillon was competing in his first International Kickboxing Federation (IKF) Point Kickboxing Tournament.
Category: News
Bivins Appointed State Library Director
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The South Carolina State Library’s Board of Trustees has appointed Mr. Hulen Bivins director of the South Carolina State Library.
Government Seizes Dietary Supplements Containing Unsafe Food Additive In Three States
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The Department of Justice has favorably resolved three actions it filed in Arizona, Pennsylvania and South Carolina, to seize and condemn dietary supplements containing the unsafe food additive 1,3-dimethylamylamine, commonly known as DMAA, an amphetamine-like stimulant that has been linked to at least 86 adverse health events. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and federal law, the sale of DMAA in interstate commerce is illegal, and consumers should not buy or use dietary supplements containing DMAA.
Teaching Children Fire Safety
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Every day Americans experience the tragedy of fire. Each year more than 3,500 Americans die in fires and approximately 18,300 are injured
Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly
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In June, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 8.1 percent, up from 8.0 percent in May.
Historical Society Holds Meeting
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The Dillon County Historical Society held its spring meeting at the Historic Kemper School near Lake View.
Dedicated Service
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On behalf of my wife Cynthia and I, we would like to thank the Dillon EMS Services as well as the Dillon City Police for their immediate response to a call for help.
Deputies Looking Into Shooting
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The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is been investigating a shooting which occurred on Saturday.
Nursing Home Operator Pleads Guilty
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Richard C. Cooke, age 53 of Lake View pled guilty in Richland County General Sessions Court on July 17, 2013 to six (6) indictments arising from his fraudulent activity in the operation of six (6) nursing homes.
Latta’s 11-12 Ponytails To Play For State Title On Wednesday
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The Latta 11-12 Ponytails will play for the state championship on Wednesday morning.