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Richardson Graduates From Advanced Training Course
Army National Guard Pvt. Kendall L. Richardson II has graduated from the M1A1 Tank Systems Mechanic Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Knox, Ky.
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Sheriff Hulon Wins Award
At an awards banquet, held during the SCLCA /Keep South Carolina Beautiful annual conference, law enforcement agents and Keep America Beautiful affiliates were honored for their leadership and p...
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Guardian ad Litem Program Needs Volunteers
What will be remembered about you and the difference your life made?
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First Bank Promotes Jessica Goodwin Johnson
First Bank recently announced the promotion of Jessica Goodwin Johnson to Branch Officer at the bank’s Main Street location in Dillon.
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Wood Park Grant Received
The Dillon County Council has received an $11,000 grant for Wood Park in the Newtown Community.
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Jurors Called To Report For Duty On February 22nd
Jurors are to report on February 22, 10 a.m., with Judge Michael Nettles per Gwen T. Hyatt, Clerk of Court.
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Watching For Suspicious Activity, Reporting Information Are Key To Neighborhood Watches
Both the City of Dillon Police Department and the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office have held meeting recently about forming Neighborhood Crime Watches.
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Terri Clinard Holliday Receives S.C. Order Of The Palmetto Award
Terri Clinard Holliday has been awarded the S.C. Order of the Palmetto by Governor Mark Sanford.
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Brown Honored As Ambassador For Economic Development
Randy Brown was honored as an Ambassador for Economic Development by the Department of Commerce and legislative leaders as part of South Carolina’s 19th Annual Industry Appreciation Week.
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Local Recipients Of PalmettoPride Grants Announced
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Palmetto Pride, South Carolina’s anti-litter and beautification organization honored grant recipients January 20th at a luncheon held at Seawell’s in Columbia.
Centennial Events For Entire Year Announced
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The centennial events for the entire year of the centennial, 2010, have been announced.
"Go Red For Women" Day Is Friday, February 5th
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On Friday, February 5, 2010, women and men across the nation will celebrate National Wear Red Day to bring awareness to the fact that heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women.
Important Relay For Life Team Captain Meeting Dates and Deadlines Listed
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The Dillon County Relay For Life's important dates have been announced.
Local Grocery Store's Charity Organization Accepting Donations For Victims Of Haiti Earthquake
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In order to assist the many victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, BI-LO Charities will be partnering with our customers to allow shoppers to make donations to the American Red Cross. BI-...
Charlie Vance Named To Pee Dee Land Trust Board
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Charlie Vance has been named to the Pee Dee Land Trust Board.
Senior Expo Planned For April
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Florence Visiting Nurses and the City of Dillon are pleased to announce the First Annual Senior Expo.
national news
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment benefits slipped last week, the latest sign the employment picture is slowly brightening....
By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER
Thu Mar 11 08:08:36 -0600 2010
WASHINGTON (AP) -- A final agreement nearly in hand, President Barack Obama and Democratic leaders are about to embark on one last sales job that will determine the outcome of the president's signature health care overhaul....
By ERICA WERNER
Thu Mar 11 07:10:33 -0600 2010
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Serious street clashes erupted between rioting youths and police in central Athens Thursday as some 30,000 people demonstrated during a nationwide strike against the cash-strapped government's austerity measures....
By ELENA BECATOROS
Thu Mar 11 08:24:44 -0600 2010