Dillon Kiwanis Opening Ceremonies Held
It was a big opening day at Kiwanis Ball Park as the season kicked off. Lisa Altman, daughter of the late Jerry Douglas, throws out the first pitch to Jerry’s…
April 2024
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Marion County Airport To Host State Aviation Week Event On April 25
The South Carolina Aviation Association announced this week that Marion County Airport will host an event April 25th as part of the statewide observance of Aviation Week in the Palmetto…
Growing Good Health Plant Giveaway Held
The RALI Growing Good Health plant giveaway for Spring 2024 was held on Monday, April 8th. Residents, who had signed up for the program, received a variety of plants. The…
CareSouth Carolina Welcomes Courtney Price As New Dillon Provider
DILLON, S.C. — CareSouth Carolina is pleased to announce the newest addition to its healthcare team, Courtney Price, FNP-BC. Courtney will be joining the Dillon office, bringing with her a…
Solar Eclipse Passes Through Dillon County
PHOTOS: Benton Henry © 2024 The much-awaited solar eclipse passed through Dillon County on Monday, April 8. The eclipse began here around 1:56 p.m. and ended around 4:27 p.m. with…
Housing Development Initiative Unveiled for Dillon and Marlboro Counties
Dillon County, Marlboro County, and surrounding areas are poised for an exciting transformation with a groundbreaking housing initiative. Spearheading this initiative are Stephen Ayers and Penny Ayers, distinguished developers renowned…
CareSouth Carolina Unveils New Mobile Unit to Enhance ROADS Initiative
CareSouth Carolina has announced the launch of its latest mobile unit, designed to bolster the reach and impact of its ROADS initiative (Reaching Out and Delivering Services). The unveiling marks…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Reminds Everyone To Call 811 Before You Dig
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney General Alan Wilson reminds everyone that April is National Safe Digging Month and to call or log in to www.SC811.com before you dig. It’s the law,…
Golf Carts: The Rules Are In Place For A Reason
How many times have you seen it– children flying down the road in a golf cart, clearly under the age of 16, and no adult in sight, or a child…
Blooms and Brushes Event In Latta Is Big Success
The Latta Revitalization Commission held their annual Blooms and Brushes event at the Market on Main in downtown Latta. The event was quite successful with a number of people in…
Seventeen Arrest Warrants Issued In Death Of Local Paramedic
Seventeen arrest warrants have been issued for Jaremy Smith in the kidnapping and murder of local paramedic, wife, and mother of two, Phonesia Machado-Fore, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s…
Marion Man Charged With Drug Possession After Traffic Stop
A Marion man was charged with drug possession after a traffic stop by a Dillon County Sheriff’s deputy. On April 4th, 2024, Deputy Trey Cox was patrolling Bermuda Road when…
Dillon Mayor Proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month
Dillon Mayor Tally McColl proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month a gathering on Friday, April 5th, at the Dillon County Courthouse hosted by the Guardian ad…
Chit, Chat, and Chew Held At Agape Care
The City of Dillon’s Chit, Chat, and Chew was held at Agape Care on Thursday, April 4th. Guests enjoyed a variety of drinks from Traveling Tom’s Coffee and an array…
BLT With Pimiento Cheese Is A Sandwich Filled With Flavor
Bacon has undeniable appeal. With its smoky and salty flavor, bacon often can transform dishes from tasty to delicious. There are many ways to enjoy bacon during meals, and not…
Jesus Monument Vandalized At Greenlawn Cemetery
The Jesus monument at Greenlawn Cemetery was vandalized sometime between April 1st and 2nd, according to a report by Pfc. Austin Lee Grice of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. The…
Heart 2 Heart To Return To Mount Calvary Baptist Church On April 14th
Heart 2 Heart will return to Mount Calvary Baptist Church on Sunday, April 14, at 10:30 a.m. for the worship service. Heart 2 Heart began in Cherryville, N.C., in 1998….
Latta Defeats Dillon In Varsity Baseball Action
The Latta Vikings defeated the Dillon Wildcats 14-3 in a 5-inning varsity baseball game played in Dillon on Tuesday, April 3. The Wildcats scored a run in the bottom of…