A brief ceremony was held on Monday to pay tribute to those soldiers who are fighting the war on terrorism and to remember the three soldiers from Dillon County who lost their lives. The ceremony also acknowledged the death and defeat of Osama bin Laden, the terrorist credited with the September 11, 2001 tragedy.
Latta Mayor Proclaims National Day Of Prayer
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In his first Inaugural Address, President George Washington prayed that the Almighty would preserve the freedom of all Americans.
Highway Patrol Alert: Pedestrian Deaths Are Rising
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Most people are pedestrians at some point each day. Few realize how risky that can be — Pedestrian crashes occur most often during morning and afternoon peak travel times. Most pedestrian fatalities occur at night.
U.S. Treasury To Retire Paper Checks
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury is retiring the paper Social Security check for millions of baby boomers and others applying for federal benefits, a move that will save taxpayers $1 billion over the next 10 years.
Meekins Speaks About Blood Pressure At AARP Meeting
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The Dillon Area Chapter # 5336 of AARP, Inc. met on Monday, April 11, at 2 p.m. in the meeting room of the Council for the Aging with twenty-two members and one guest in attendance.
Comment Sought On Interstate 73
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The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is seeking comment from the public on a proposal to amend the Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan.
Report: Osama bin Laden Is Dead
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Remarks from the President about the death of Osama bin Laden.
Celebrate Main Street Underway (with photo slide show)
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It’s a beautiful day for Celebrate Main Street in downtown Dillon, and at the time of this report on Saturday afternoon, people are really taking advantage of the nice weather and all that the festival has to offer.
March For Babies Held
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The Dillon County March of Dimes March for Babies is being held this morning (Saturday).