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

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By Betsy Finklea The 9/11 tragedy and the surge of American spirit that followed was remembered at the Patriot Day ceremony at the Dillon County Courthouse on Wednesday morning. Dillon…

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First Friday Concert Series Concludes For The Season

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The First Friday Concert Series concluded for the season on Friday night with the smooth sounds of Silk Groove. Several people turned out to hear the band and enjoy the…

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John Byrnes, M.D., D.ABA, has been named Chief Quality Officer and Senior Vice President of Quality and Safety for McLeod Health. A senior healthcare executive with more than 25 years…

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Sheriff Promotes Two Deputies

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Sheriff Jamie Hamilton has promoted two deputies. Deputy Xzavier Williams and Deputy Trey Cox were both promoted to Corporal.

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