Blog – Page 1851 – The Dillon Herald

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February 14, 2011
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State Library Hosts Smithsonian Poster Exhibit

The Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) has joined the educational organization Facing History and Ourselves to dramatically increase access to the themes and content in its national initiative Choosing to Participate with a set of posters designed to encourage dialogue, engagement, respect and participation in classrooms and communities. This poster exhibit is currently on display at the SC State Library located at 1500 Senate Street in Columbia.

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February 12, 2011
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Dillon County’s First African-American Deputy Dies

Earlia Ray Vanderhall, the first African-American deputy to work for the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office, died Saturday, February 12, 2011 at McLeod Medical Center, Dillon.

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February 12, 2011
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NFPA Launches ‘Voice of Sparky’ Contest

March 18 marks the 60th birthday of Sparky the Fire Dog®, the official mascot of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), who has been teaching children, parents and teachers on fire prevention and public safety for the past six decades. To kick-off this year-long celebration, today, the NFPA is launching a “Voice of Sparky” contest to find one special firefighter to be the voice behind this iconic Dalmatian spokesdog.

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February 12, 2011
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Study Shows Libraries As Crucial Link For Jobs And State Services

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Based on new state research as part of a national report, South Carolina’s public libraries are utilized today as resources for workforce and economic development, and as the crucial link to essential electronic government (e-government) services.

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February 11, 2011
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First Bank Names Shannon Bryant Branch Officer

First Bank recently announced the promotion of Shannon Bryant to Branch Officer at its Dillon location. Bryant joined First Bank in 2008, working as Head Teller.

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February 11, 2011
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Federal Jury Finds MS-13 Gang Members Guilty Of Murder For Hire

United States Attorney Bill Nettles announced that a jury found Martin Teran and Josue Benitez guilty Thursday afternoon in federal court in Columbia, South Carolina.

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February 11, 2011
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LAKE VIEW TOWN COUNCIL: 2010 YEAR IN GOVERNMENT

Here are the highlights from the Lake View Town Council minutes for 2010.

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February 11, 2011
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Libby’s Recipes: Dorothy Jean George’s Strawberry Cake

Here is a beautiful red cake you might want to bake for your sweethearts for Valentine’s Day. It is Mrs. Dorothy Jean George’s recipe.

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February 11, 2011
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Warriors End Season With a String of Wins

The Dillon Christian School Warriors wrapped up their regular season Monday night with the fourth in a series of wins, going 48-46 over Pee Dee Academy.