🌱 Were you near N. 24th and Coker when this rabid bat appeared?
Dillon, South Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min readHey there, Dillon! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Were you near N. 24th and Coker when this rabid bat appeared?
- How Dillon is rallying around domestic violence survivors this October
Also on today's calendar: Waccamaw JV Football @ Dillon and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 69 degrees.
- Sunday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 67.
- Monday: Humid with variable clouds, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bats in Dillon, Florence counties test positive for rabies (wpde.com) — Health officials have confirmed a bat with rabies was found near N. 24th and Coker Street in Dillon, exposing one person and prompting warnings for anyone who may have had contact. Residents are urged not to handle bats, to safely contain any suspect animals, and to call DPH immediately if they or their pets might have been exposed. 
• Pee Dee Coalition Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month for October Signed By Dillon Mayor (dillonnews.org) — Dillon residents are being asked to support Domestic Violence Awareness Month as Mayor Tally McColl signs a proclamation and highlights local services at the Pee Dee Coalition center on Hwy. 301 North. The center offers weekday hours, a 24-hour crisis line, and a fundraiser golf tournament at the City of Dillon Vivian Johnson Memorial Golf Course, with local law enforcement and businesses backing the effort.
📸 Around Dillon
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Waccamaw Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Dillon →
Dillon High School, 1730 US-301, Dillon
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
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Pee Dee Campmeeting →
Garden Sanctuary, 831 Cedar Street, Dillon
7:00 pm -
CARPS SC All-Recovery Meeting →
311 W. Harrison Street, Dillon
4:00 pm -
Bring The Noise Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous Group Meeting →
204 West Washingon Street, Dillon
6:00 pm -
Dillon County Library Toddler Storytime →
Dillon Library, 600 East Main Street, Dillon
10:00 am -
Dillon Rotary Club Meeting →
B&C Steakhouse & BBQ, 829 Radford Boulevard, Dillon
12:00 pm -
Waccamaw JV Football @ Dillon →
Dillon High School, 1730 US-301, Dillon
6:00 pm -
Latta Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Lake View →
Lake View High School, 207-463 E 3rd Ave, Lake View
6:15 pm -
Dillon Kiwanis Club Meeting →
B&C Steakhouse & BBQ, 829 Radford Boulevard, Dillon
6:30 pm -
VFW Post 6091 Meeting →
2042 Hwy. 9 East, Dillon
7:00 pm -
Lee Academy at Dillon Christian →
Dillon Christian, 1325 Commerce Dr, Dillon
7:30 pm
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Latta Rotary Club Meeting →
Latta Rotary Club, 201 West Main Street, Latta
12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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