Three People Killed In Wreck On Hwy. 301 N (UPDATED)

Three people were killed in a wreck early Saturday morning on Highway 301 North near Commerce Drive in Dillon.

Address Listed To Send Cards To Officer Richardson

Several people have contacted The Herald inquiring as to where they could send get well wishes to City of Dillon Police Officer Jacob Richardson.

Page Appointed To Workforce Board

The Dillon County Council approved an appointment to the Pee Dee Workforce Investment Board at a recent meeting.

Clearing Confusion On Adult Vaccination

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. While children are typically the targets of such preventative public health awareness campaigns, adults need a friendly reminder that vaccines aren’t just for kids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination for all adults, and currently, a significant number of adults are not following this advice.

12th Annual SwampFest Student Art Competition Open For Entries

Congaree National Park is seeking entries for the 12th Annual SwampFest Student Art competition.

County Accepts Airport Proposal

County Administrator Clay Young said that Paul Werts, Executive Director, of SC Aeronautics Commission, has offered assistance for development and maintenance of the airport.

Local HSAP Scores Released

The HSAP (High School Assessment Program) scores have been released.

County Board Approves Award Of Scholarship

The Dillon County Board of Education recently approved the award of the John Dollison Trust Scholarship to Christopher Alderman.

MUSC Needs African-Americans For Diabetes Study

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Nursing is conducting a research study, Ethno-Cultural Barriers To Health Literacy/Disease Management In African-Americans.