Category: News

Combine And Truck Wreck

A wreck occurred between a combine and a small truck on Wednesday morning.

First Bancorp Announces Cash Dividend

The Board of Directors of First Bancorp (NASDAQ – FBNC), the parent company of First Bank, has declared a cash dividend of $0.08 per share payable October 25, 2010 to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2010.

Hamer Post Office Announces New Hours

Retail service hours are being adjusted in the Greater South Carolina District in all smaller post offices level CAG H-L effective September 25th.

Dillon County Crime Prevention: Home Safety

Each year in the US there are more than five million homes burglaries. Experts agree that the best way to deal with crime in the home is to take every step possible to prevent it from happening. Law Enforcement and security experts will tell you from years of experience that criminals usually look for the easiest possible targets. While no one can guarantee 100% that no one will break into your home, the following tips to make your home more difficult and less enticing to enter will reduce the likelihood significantly.

Myers Graduates From Basic Combat Training

Army National Guard Pvt. Danielle L. Myers has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

FNP Encourages Incorporating Nutrition And Physical Activity In Your Daily Life

Approximately one-third of all cancer deaths that occur each year in the US could be prevented by consuming a healthier diet, adopting a more active lifestyle, and maintaining a healthy weight, according to the American Cancer Society.

National Night Out Held At Latta Arms (with slide show)

Latta Arms Apartments held its 4th annual National Night Out.

Hundreds Of Geese Spotted At Pond

Several hundred geese were spotted in a local pond on Tuesday.

McInnis Withdraws Name From Consideration For Board

A few weeks ago, the Dillon County Council approved the members of the Dillon County Public-Private Partnership Economic Development Board. There was some controversy over the matter because while House Representative Jackie Hayes proposed Bo McInnis’ name as his designee for the board, Hayes himself was approved. (See story on our website, www.thedillonherald.com.) McInnis has withdrawn his name from consideration. The following is McInnis’ statement on the matter.

Wreck Occurs At Enterprise And Radford (with slide show)

A wreck occurred at Enterprise Road and Radford Blvd. this morning (Tuesday) shortly before 11 a.m. between a small truck and a small car.