A missing boater on McLaurin Lake was found deceased after a search, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.
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SLED Conducting Preliminary Inquiry Into Pernell Arrest
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•SLED confirms that the agency is conducting a preliminary inquiry into the arrest of Douglas Pernell on a charge of breach of peace.
More Charges Added In Hutto Case
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•More charges have been added in the case involving Tyler Hutto, the former Latta High School Band director.
Annual Estimated Cost Of U.S. Crash-Related Deaths Is $41 Billion
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•Motor vehicle crash-related deaths in the United States resulted in an estimated $41 billion in medical and work loss costs in a year, according to state-based estimates released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Half of this cost ($20.4 billion) was in 10 states, the report says.
Eastern Carolina Community Foundation Awards Grants
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•The Eastern Carolina Community Foundation awarded two grants for a total of $20,000 during their annual meeting held earlier in May announced Susan Bankson, Executive Director.
Public Hearing Held On Redistricting Plan
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•A public hearing on the Dillon County redistricting plan was held on Wednesday at the Dillon County Council meeting.
Former Marine Wins Inaugural Rifle & Gun Club Military Service Rifle Match
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•It has been said “Once a Marine, always a Marine,” and it has also been said that “Every Marine is a rifleman.”
Report Finds Global Smokers Consider Quitting Due To Graphic Health Warnings On Packages
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•Health warnings on cigarette packages prompt smokers to think about quitting, according to a 14-nation study. Effective warning labels as a component of comprehensive tobacco control can help save lives by reducing tobacco use, said a report released by CDC.
Memorial Day Observed
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•A Memorial Day service was held on Monday morning at Veterans Square at the Dillon City-County Complex.
County Memorial Day Ceremony Is May 30th
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•The annual Memorial Day ceremony will be held on Monday, May 30th at 11 a.m. at Veterans Square in Dillon.