Category: News

Proper House Numbering Is Important To Emergency Workers And Postal Service

Making sure that your house is properly numbered is important to postal workers and emergency personnel.

Peanut Butter Recall Issued

The J.M. Smucker Company today announced a limited voluntary recall on two specific Best-If-Used-By dates of 16 oz. Smucker’s® Natural Peanut Butter Chunky because it may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Rural Resource Coalition SC To Meet In Dillon

Residents of Dillon, Marion , Marlboro, Darlington, and Florence counties are invited to be our guest for a free chicken dinner and to stay to participate in the first collaboration in the state that bridges agriculture, conservation, community development, forestry, affordable housing, and tourism.

Two Teens Charged In Church Copper Case

Two teens have been charged in a church copper case, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Local Goody’s Shoppers Help Raise $375,000 For Military Families

This year’s Veteran’s Day was celebrated in a special way as Goody’s parent company, Stage Stores Inc., donated $375,000 to Operation Homefront, a national organization that provides emergency financial assistance and other vital support services to the families of U.S. soldiers.

NESA Consultant Series Continues

Last week the North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA), an economic development organization encompassing South Carolina’s northeast region, hosted a presentation featuring Darin Buelow, a principal at Deloitte Consulting. Buelow focused on “developing a competitive advantage for distribution and logistics projects,” and discussed the latest trends and best practices relevant to bringing employers from the distribution and logistics industry to the NESA region.

Meeting Held About Possible Fork Post Office Closing

FORK—In compliance with postal service rules for closing a post office, postal officials held a community meeting with Fork postal customers on Thursday night to explain the closing process and receive community input.

Area Organization Celebrates Community Foundation Week

This week, the Eastern Carolina Community Foundation celebrates Community Foundation Week along with 700 similar organizations throughout America who collectively gave an estimated $4 billion to nonprofit activities last year. Dillon shared in a small portion of that.

246th Army Band Performs (with photo gallery)

The 246th Army Band performed at the Dillon County Theatre on Sunday.

UPDATED: Veterans Day Ceremony Held (with slide show)

A Veterans Day ceremony was held on Friday at the Dillon City-County Complex. (with slide show)