Category: News

McKinney To Head Emergency Management Division

Major General Robert Livingston, The Adjutant General, announced the appointment of George H. McKinney II as the new Director of the agency’s Emergency Management Division, effective July 18, 2011.

Wallace Joins Dillon Internal Medicine

McLeod Medical Center Dillon and Dillon Internal Medicine are pleased to announce James Nicholas Wallace, M.D., has joined the practice.

Bozard Promoted To Colonel

Lt. Colonel Jeffrey C. Bozard was promoted to Colonel, 113th Fighter Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard (DCANG), Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland recently.

Second Try To Pass I-73 Resolution Fails

A second try to pass a resolution in support on I-73 failed again on Thursday afternoon at a called meeting of the Dillon County Council when a motion to pass it died due to lack of a second.

One Fatality Reported In I-95 Wreck (Updated)

A man was killed in a wreck on I-95 at the 183 southbound mile marker on Tuesday, July 5th, according to Lance Corporal Sonny Collins of the S.C. Highway Patrol.

Ryan Stephens Meets Easton Reps at College World Series, Appears in Documentary on Stadium

Ryan Stephens attended four games at the 2011 College World Series and visited historic Rosenblatt Stadium while in Omaha.

Erika Bryant Wins Preliminary Talent Competition In Miss S.C. Pageant

Miss Pageland Erika Bryant has won the preliminary talent competition in the Miss South Carolina pageant.

County Board Updated On School Facilities Projects

The Dillon County Board of Education was updated on the school facilities projects at their meeting last week.

Four People Arrested In Home Invasion

Four people were arrested in a home invasion last week, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Charge Against Former Chief Deputy Dropped

A charge of breach of peace lodged against former Dillon County Chief Deputy Douglas Pernell has been dismissed, according to Fourth Circuit Solicitor Will Rogers.