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Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Holds Annual WMU Focus Sunday

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By Chris Jackson Pleasant Grove Baptist Church held its annual WMU Focus Sunday today, bringing together members of the congregation for a morning centered on missions, fellowship, and remembrance. The…

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Boys Basketball Playoffs Academic Magnet at Mullins Monday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. Marion at Edisto Monday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. Dillon at Fox Creek Monday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. Scott’s…

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Crime Block President, Rev. Larry Williams, Sends Message to the Citizens of the Town of Latta

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To the Citizens of Latta: I am Rev. Larry Williams, President/CEO of Crime Block, Inc. Crime Block was established in 1993 to empower our schools and community to become more…

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Mount Calvary Baptist Church Senior Valentine Banquet (Photos by Levern Hayes)

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Horse Barrel Racing Event Held At Gia’s Training Center

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Gia’s Training Center held a horse barrel racing event on Saturday, February 14, that began at 2:00 p.m. Lots of participants and fans were in attendance. Gia’s is located at…

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Marion Woman Arrested In Stabbing Incident

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The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division has arrested Desiree Yasmein Davis, 22, of Marion in connection with a February 12th stabbing incident on Rhedin Road. Davis is charged…

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Latta Middle School Academic Challenge Team Wins Region Championship

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Congratulations to the Latta Middle School Academic Challenge Team, who won the region championship today! (Contributed Photo)

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Williamsburg Academy Stallions Edge Dillon Christian School 24-22

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The Williamsburg Academy Lady Stallions edged Dillon Christian School Lady Warriors 24-22 in “B Team” playoff action in Dillon on Saturday, February 14. Dillon Christian School controlled the tipoff. The…

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S’mores, Hugs, and Prayer Highlight Special Event Held By Faithful Few Apostolic Church

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Faithful Few Apostolic Church held a S’mores and Hugs event at the new park in Hamer on Friday evening. Pastor Rangel Moore said this is just one of the ways…

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Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division Arrests Mullins Man In Shooting

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Latta Varsity Girls Win 51-28 Over Lake View

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The Latta Lady Vikings won 51-28 over the Lake View Lady Wild Gators on Thursday, February 12, in Lake View. There was good attendance at this game between in-town rivals….

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Latta Wins 54-36 Over Lake View

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Lake View Seniors Honored

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The Lake View seniors for different sports were honored between the varsity girls and varsity boys game played on Thursday, February 12, in Lake View. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon…

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Dillon Lady Wildcats Return Home With Win Over Marlboro County Lady Bulldogs

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Dillon City Manager Gives Updates On Projects

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Two Marion High School Students Make SCBDA Region 5 Honor Band

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