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  • SCDNR to Conduct Courtesy Boat Inspections During July Fourth Weekend
  • Camp Pinehill Staff In Charge Of Worship Service At Mount Calvary Baptist Church
  • Heart 2 Heart Coming To Mount Calvary Baptist Church On Sunday, July 12th
  • CELEBRATING AMERICA’S 250th BIRTHDAY: Jaiden Francisco, 4th Grade, Latta Elementary School

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Town of Lake View Golf Cart Parade

Jul 4
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Fireworks Over Florence July 4th Celebration

Jul 7
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Latta Rotary Club Meeting

Jul 7
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Jul 7
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Dillon County Library Toddler Storytime

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Jul 9
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Marion-Mullins Rotary Club

Jul 9
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Heart 2 Heart Gospel Singing

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Free Movie Monday

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Dillon Area AARP Chapter #5336 Meeting

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A MOMENT IN HISTORY: Main Street Methodist Church In Dillon Was Founded In 1892

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Unity In The Community Begins

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