Caliber Funding Opening In Florence

The Florence County Economic Development Partnership announced that Caliber Funding will open a new Correspondent Lending Operation in Florence, SC.  The national mortgage lender expects to create over 100 jobs over the next 12 months.

Food Drive Is Success

I’m happy to report that the 21st annual Letter Carriers Food Drive was a big success in Dillon!  Once again, our residents looked into their pantries and gave from the heart, raising 35,000 lbs. of food donations to fight hunger in our hometown.  This was an increase from last year’s total.

Soil And Water Poster Contest Held

Posters for “Where Does Your Water Shed” contest was held and we had over 60 entries! These represented five area schools, South Elementary, East Elementary, Lake View Elementary, Lake View Middle School and Hyler Home School.

First Steps Reviews Training

The Dillon County First Steps Partnership Board provided nine Child Care training sessions for child care providers from January-May 2013 to ensure that every professional is certified to work with children 0-5 years of age.