Classifieds, News, Business and Events in Dillon County, South Carolina
Classifieds, News, Business and Events in Dillon County, South Carolina
Admin 2The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States increased by 43.7 percent to 2.3 million, more than twice the national rate of 18.0 percent between 2002 and 2007, the U.S. Census Bureau announced. About 45.8 percent of all Hispanic-owned businesses were owned by people of Mexican origin.
Admin 2Bonnie H. Byrd, 70, of Garden City, SC , formerly of Dillon, has died at her home on Sept 29 after a long illness.
Admin 2Mrs. Beadie Johnson Stephens, 91, died at Pines Nursing Home in Dillon on Wednesday, September 29, 2010. She was born on July 8, 1919, to the late Jack and Romelle Johnson.
Admin 2William Bracey Huggins, 83, died Saturday, October 1, 2010, at McLeod Medical Center-Dillon.
Admin 2Del Monte Fresh Produce, North America, Inc. announced today that it is launching a program to help support kindergarten thru 12th grade public school teachers across North and Central America with cash to purchase school supplies and fresh fruit in the “Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms” campaign. One hundred prizes totaling $1,000 each will be awarded to teachers who get the most votes in the “Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms” online contest at www.fruits.com.
Admin 2Kathryn (Kat) McEachern McInnis McLean was born on November 8, 1924 in Carolina Community in Dillon County, South Carolina to her parents, Duncan and Kate McInnis. She died peacefully at her home on Monday, September 27, 2010 in Ocala, Florida.
Admin 2Services for John Allen Locklear was held 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Hamer Church of God with burial in Butler & Locklear Family Cemetery directed by Cooper Funeral Home. Visitation was held 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the church.
Admin 2Several Oak Grove Station Nine Firefighters were recognized for their accomplishments.
Admin 2Mrs. Mary Frances Hattaway Lewis, 68, widow of James Oliver Lewis, died Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Marion Regional Hospital after an illness.
Admin 2The deadline to register to vote is Saturday, October 2nd—one month before the general election. If you are not registered to vote, now would be a good time to do so. If your information is not current, this is an excellent time to get it updated.
