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VIEWPOINT: Town Of Latta Heading In Positive Direction With New Meeting Rules On Public Comment

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At the Latta Town Council’s special meeting on Thursday, the council took positive action that will restore order to their meetings, will lead to greater transparency, and will empower all…

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Canadian Airport Manager Has Great Experience At Marion County Airport

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To The Editor:I would take the time to write to you about the wonderful experience we had at Marion County Airport a few weeks ago. We were on our way…

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Local Governments—Now Is the Time to Speak Up

Articles4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

By Mayor Marcus A. McGirt Mayor, Town of Latta, South Carolina I want to raise serious concern regarding recent legislation introduced in the House that would shift the responsibility of…

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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Announces ABLE Age Adjustment Act

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Columbia, S.C. (January 12, 2026)– Treasurer Loftis announces the federal ABLE Age Adjustment Act went into effect on January 1, 2026, allowing millions more Americans with disabilities the opportunity to…

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Feel Good Friday: People, Places & Projects

Articles4 months ago4 months ago02 mins

By Jeff Dennis Assistant Director of Public Information SCDNR Did you know the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the longest-running community science project in the world? Sponsored by the National…

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Honoring a Career of Service: Chief David Lane

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On behalf of the citizens of the City of Dillon, we extend our gratitude to our Chief, David Lane, for his exceptional 27 years of dedicated service. As Police Chief…

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Celebrating Dillon Growth and Industry Expansion

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In a world where change is the only constant, the growth and development of our community signify progress and prosperity. Wednesday, I had the honor of attending the ceremony for…

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529 updates in ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Give South Carolina Families Even More Flexibility for Educational Savings

Articles10 months ago10 months ago04 mins

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis As administrator of South Carolina’s Future Scholar 529 Plan, I’m happy to share that recent passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act spells good…

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Why Can’t Dillon County Get A Chain Sit-Down Restaurant? (PART TWO)

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Some time ago, we published an editorial on why Dillon County get a chain sit-down restaurant. While some of the issues have changed to make this area more attractive to…

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College Savings Tips for New Parents in South Carolina

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By South Carolina State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator of Future Scholar College Savings Plan Scroll through a few TikTok stories on Parenthood or follow a Mom influencer on Instagram, and…

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INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY: ‘With Certain Unalienable Rights’

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By The Honorable James E. Lockemy I am writing in the early morning hours of April 19, 2025. My thoughts are drifting to a small village in New England where…

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Editorial: Training For First Responders

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Training for first responders is a hot topic from time to time particularly when it pertains to firefighters at the county level. There were many struggles at the county level…

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Editorial: The New City of Dillon Police Department–A Job Well Done

Articles1 year ago1 year ago02 mins

Beauty, history, modern technology, and law and order have all met and blended together in the City of Dillon’s new police department. The renovation of the new building brings the…

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Tips for Requesting an ABLE Gift this Holiday Season

Articles2 years ago04 mins

By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis People with a disability and their families know that simply navigating life can come with a high price tag. On average, the cost of living…

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The Strength Of The Community

Articles2 years ago2 years ago02 mins

By Mayor Tally McCall II have often heard, and firmly believe, that you can measure the strength of a community by how it treats its neighbors when they are in…

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Ostomies Are Lifesavers

Articles2 years ago02 mins

Dear Editor,Ostomies are lifesavers and many of our Dillon and surrounding counties are living proof. There are approximately 725,000 to 1-Million people in the United States living with an ostomy…

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Dillon Mayor Thanks Law Enforcement Agencies For Hard Work And Dedication To Reduce Crime

Articles2 years ago4 months ago02 mins

By Dillon Mayor Tally McColl I want to thank and congratulate all the women and men of our law enforcement agencies in Dillon County for their hard work and dedication…

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EDITORIAL: Transparency Builds Trust Between Charities and Donors

Articles2 years ago2 years ago03 mins

By South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond Charitable solicitations have evolved dramatically over the years. While charitable appeals used to come mostly through phone calls or mail, today you…

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