NFPA Releases Report On Home Fires

U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 373,900 home structure fires from 2005-2009 according to new research from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). According to the report, cooking fires remain the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries and smoking materials continue to be the leading cause of home fire deaths.

Jane Ellen Gaddy Graham

Jane Ellen Gaddy Graham, 89, died at home in Latta, SC, July 6, 2011.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 A. M. Friday, July 8, 2011 in the Latta United Methodist Church with burial in Magnolia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 A. M. at the church prior to the service.

Burning Ban Issued

State Forester Gene Kodama has issued a ban on outdoor burning in counties within the SCFC Pee Dee operating region including Dillon County.

It’s Good For You?

Perhaps you read or have read the comic strip DILBERT by Scott Adams. Mr. Adams is too clever, and recently I read an article he published in the WSJ about some of the courses he was required to take in college.