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By Mariah Lewis May 16 was such a fun and delightful day to spend with the Beulah Baptist Church women (and some friends)! We hosted a tea party, fellowshipped together,…

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On May 13, 2026 at approximately 1:30 a.m., deputies responded to 3139 US 301 in the Hamer area of Dillon County in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies located…

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Contributed by: John Harlow DCSCVOYO Commander Thom Thompson of the Dillon County SC Veterans of the Year Organization is pleased to announce that Army Major General Kathryn George Frost of…

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