Hope for Youth Annual Back-to-School Giveaway Scheduled For July 18
Mark your calendars for the Hope for Youth Annual Back-to-School Giveaway! July 18, 2026 2:00…
FEMA Urges Safety and Preparedness Ahead of Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON – Today, FEMA shared a toolkit with state, local, tribal and territorial agencies to support them ahead of Independence Day weekend. This toolkit includes messages, graphics and resources to…
SCDOT to Close SC-9 Business Bridge for Replacement Project in Marlboro County
COLUMBIA, S.C. (July 6, 2026) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will begin replacing the bridge on Cheraw Street (SC-9 Business) over Crooked Creek in Marlboro County beginning Monday,…
South Carolina’s 2026 Tax Free Weekend Starts Friday, August 7th
South Carolina shoppers can save on purchases of school supplies, computers, clothing and accessories, shoes, and other school-year essentials during the state’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs August 7-9,…
South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association 2026 Sheriff of the Year Announced
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association is proud to announce Sheriff Carter Weaver of Georgetown County has been selected as the Association’s 2026 Sheriff of the Year. Weaver was…
DJ Rowell Foundation Rockem Experience Camp Underway
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County News, LLC The Shannon Wilkerson Gym in Marion was bustling with activity on Tuesday morning as children were enjoying the DJ Rowell Foundation Rockem…
Final Steel Beam Marks Major Milestone For SC State’s New Academic Building
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University celebrated a major construction milestone Thursday as university leaders and project partners gathered for a topping out ceremony marking the placement of the…
SCDNR Invites Public Input on Deer Hunting with Dogs
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will host a series of three public meetings to gather public input regarding the practice of deer hunting with dogs. SCDNR has…
The Comeback King: Thomas McRae Clinches The Victory In Dillon County Tomato Contest Field Grown Division While A Grandmother and Grandson Take The Top Spots In Other Categories
By Betsy Finklea In what will be remembered as one of the biggest comebacks in the history of the Dillon County Tomato Contest, Thomas McRae brought home the victory for…
PHOTO: New Latta Water Tower
The new Latta water tower (Photo by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Marion County Courthouse Decorated for the Fourth of July
The Marion County Courthouse decorated for the Fourth of July. (Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
PHOTOS: Downtown Marion Decorated for America’s 250th Birthday
Downtown Marion decorated for America’s 250th Birthday (Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
PHOTOS: Historic Downtown Marion Guide Board
Historic Downtown Marion Guide Board (Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
HMRA Holds July 4th Farmers Market
The Historic Marion Revitalization Association (HMRA) held a Fourth of July Farmers Market earlier today. (Photo by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Marion-Dillon County Habitat For Humanity House Coming Along
The Marion-Dillon County Habitat For Humanity House that is being built in Lake View is coming along. It is the first Habitat house to be built in Dillon County. Darius…
PHOTOS: Mill Pond In Lake View
The beautiful Mill Pond on Lake View on this July 4th, the 250th birthday of America. (Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
PHOTO: Lake View Banners
Banners welcoming all to Lake View. (Photo by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
PHOTO GALLERY: Town of Lake View Golf Cart Parade
Town of Lake View Golf Cart Parade (Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Trinity Behavioral Care To Hold Back-To-School Giveaway On July 11th
BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAY Trinity Behavioral Care is helping students get ready for a successful school year! Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at: Dillon…
