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  • CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250th BIRTHDAY: Jaiden Francisco, 4th Grade, Latta Elementary School

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National Day Of Prayer Held

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The National Day of Prayer was held on Thursday, May 7, at noon at the Dillon County Courthouse Court Room due to the rain. Dr. James Orr opened with prayer….

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