T.Y.L.A. Vent Session Held

The T.Y.L.A. Program held a Vent Session on July 16 at the Dillon County Library.

Nichols Man Charged With Kidnapping

A Nichols man has been charged with several charges after allegedly kidnapping four people, including a baby, from the Marion Wal-Mart parking lot.

Legette Speaks To PTI Group

Our third week PTI (Pre Trial Intervention) meeting was held on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Riverdale Community Center.

Porky’s Truck Stop Robbed, Clerk Shot

Porky’s Truck Stop was robbed, and the clerk was shot on Saturday night, according to Deputy Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Upcoming Sales Tax Holiday Could Give a Big Boost to Small Business

The upcoming sales tax holiday will be a big help to small businesses still struggling to recover from the economic recession, says J.J. Darby, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, South Carolina’s leading small-business association.

‘Pee Dee Push’ Group Headed To Columbia On July 26th

Citizens from all over the Pee Dee Region will be gathering at the State Capital in Columbia on July 26th. This demonstration of comradeship is to show members of the State Legislature the people of the Pee Dee Region want to be the new 7th Congressional District.

Grainger Wins Crown

Ava Gracen Grainger was crowned Young Teen United States-World in Houston, Texas Gracen Grainger, daughter of Shannon and April Grainger of Hamer, traveled to Houston, Texas on June 29th for six days to participate in the Teen World Organization’s Teen United States Pageant.

Citadel Cadet Tells About Academic-Style Trip To Kenya

After studying for the spring semester in both Argentina and Peru, my school funded me on an academic-style trip to Kenya.

Hats Off To Gerald Powell

A great big “Hats off” to Gerald Powell for again taking the time to organize the Golf Cart Parade through the streets of the city on Monday, July 4th.