Local Dillon Resident Receives Second Award From The A.E.A.O.N.M.S.

Past Potentate Kenneth L. Smith, of Dillon, received his second Potentate of the Year Award from the Desert of Western Europe for the year ending 2011 at this year’s Annual Desert of Western Europe Gala Day Convocation in Germany while serving as the sitting Illustrious Potentate for Taharka Temple #207, Oasis of Kuwait, Desert of Western Europe.

Tuesday’s Newspaper…

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Taste Of Dillon County Has New Date

The Taste of Dillon County has a new date, Thursday, August 30, 2012, 5:00 pm~8:00 pm. Historically this event was held in October.

South Of The Border: Still A Dillon County Treasure

You may have noticed some of the new signs as you head down Interstate 95 inviting travelers to South of the Border and reminding them to visit their website, www.thesouthoftheborder.com.

Kinney Working On Films

The actor/saxophonist Demoine Kinney has been cast in the new Christian-based film, “The Watcher’s Revelation.”
Demoine is also working on a film for the American Cancer Society entitled “The Last Race.” Both movies are in post production are scheduled to be released in 2013.

Dick Richardson Given Award

Dew (Dick) P. Richardson was recently given an award for “Many Years of Dedicated Service as a Dillon County Fireman and for serving as President of the Dillon County Fire Chiefs Association.”

Latta Water Workers Commended

I would like to publicly thank Mr. Snipes and his maintenance team for keeping Latta’s water running.

Joint Law Enforcement Center Discussed

The Dillon County and City councils held a joint meeting recently to discuss the possibility of a joint law enforcement center.

Hospital Scholarships Awarded

Six area residents were awarded $9,000 in Scholarships through McLeod Dillon and the McLeod Health Foundation. Each was recognized at a luncheon on July 27, 2012, at McLeod Dillon.