Outstanding alumni, including Judge James E. Lockemy, were honored during homecoming week at the 44th annual Alumni Awards Banquet at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Category: News
Daylight Saving Time Ends November 4th
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Daylight Saving Time ends November 4th. Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.
Two Dillon Women Charged With Theft Of Government Funds
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United States Attorney Bill Nettles announced that a Federal Grand Jury sitting in Florence has returned indictments on two Dillon women.
Unemployment Rate Decreases
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In September, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 9.1 percent from the August estimate of 9.6 percent.
Over the month, the number of unemployed people dropped by 10,738 to 194,253.
Wiggins To Be On Guest Panel At UNCP
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On November 8, 2012, the Mary Livermore Library will be celebrating the University’s 100th Anniversary with a panel discussion about the lives and achievements of two extraordinary UNCP men: James K. Braboy and Dr. English Jones.
State Reports First Case Of Fungal Meningitis Associated With Outbreak
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South Carolina health officials are reporting the first probable case of fungal meningitis in a state resident related to the ongoing multistate investigation of steroid injections from a potentially contaminated product called methylprednisolone acetate, the state’s Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
DEW To Make Staffing Adjustments
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In a move to align its personnel to better reflect workforce service needs due to the elimination of federal funding for the Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and Extended Benefits (EB) programs, the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) today announced that it will make adjustments to agency staffing levels across the state.
Trick Or Treat Is October 31st (With Safety Tips)
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The City of Dillon, the Town of Latta, and the Town of Lake View will hold trick-or-treat from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 31st.
Award Honors K-9
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Chief Crystal Moore of the Latta Police Department presented State Trooper Tony Gardner a plaque honoring the service of his K-9 Apollo, who is now deceased.
Women Today: How Do You Balance Work And Family Life?
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Our featured writer today is Sherry Park of Dillon. This National Board Certified educator is the assistant principal of Fairmont Middle School.