Camp Burnt Gin Accepting Applications

Camp Burnt Gin, South Carolina’s residential camp for children, teenagers and young adults who have a physical disability or chronic illness, is accepting applications for children to attend the camp’s 2012 season, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.

Several People File For Office On First Day

Several people filed for office on the opening day of filing on Friday.

Older Brother Charged In Murder Of Younger Brother

An older brother has been charged in the murder of his younger brother, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Demolition Halted On Dilmar Buildings

DHEC has halted the demolition of the Dilmar buildings, according to Adam Myrick of DHEC.

Property Owner Shoots Person

A property owner shot someone who came on his property in the Carolina section on Saturday night around 11:30 p.m., according to Captain Cliff Arnette.

Dr. Haselden Wins State Award

Dr. Polly Haselden, an Assistant Professor in the School of Education, has been awarded the Service Learning Award from the Commission of Higher Education for the state of South Carolina.

Man Praised For Work With Youth

Sunday afternoon I went to an Eagle Award ceremony for Smith Gaddy, a very deserving scout. I learned that head scout master Ricky Gardner will be retiring from scouting soon. The Eagle award is earned by approximately 4% of scouts. Scout Master Gardner’s Troop 777 in Latta has 15 eagle scouts out of Gardner’s original 20 boys.

Citizens Guide To The Freedom Of Information Act

South Carolina’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) makes records and meetings of public bodies open and available to citizens and their representatives in the press.

Citizens Protest At Main Street Buildings (with protest video)

Citizens protested at the Dilmar buildings on Main Street on Friday afternoon.