Miss SC USA Gracen Grainger Heads To The National Stage For A Second Time
Gracen Grainger, a native of Dillon County, SC, will be competing for the title of Miss USA on Sunday, August 4th, in Los Angeles, CA. Grainger was crowned the new…
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Florence’s Seminar Brewing Undergoes Change Of Ownership
Seminar Brewing, the Pee Dee’s first commercial brewery, has undergone a change of ownership. As of June 11 Seminar is owned by a management team including local entrepreneur Tim Norwood…
Kendra Fling Files Protest In Marion County Coroner’s Race
Kendra Fling, a Dillon County native, who was running for Coroner in Marion County where she now resides, has filed a protest in the Marion County Coroner’s race. Fling lost…
Sheriff’s Office, Lake View Police Department Seeking Information On Cold Case
COLD CASE- HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is assisting Lake View Police Department- South Carolina with this cold case. On April 12th, 2016, the Lake View Police Department-…
Industry Appreciation Luncheon Highlights Economic Development
By Betsy Finklea Economic development was the topic of conversation at the Dillon County Industry Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, June 14th at Twin Lakes Country Club. This was the first…
Primaries Runoffs Set for June 25th
COLUMBIA, SC (June 17, 2024 ) – The results of the June 11 Statewide Primaries have been certified, and the S.C. State Election Commission wants to make sure voters understand…
Lynn Liebenrood Retiring After 47 Years In Public Education
After forty-seven years in public education Lynn Liebenrood has announced her retirement at the end of the 2023-2024 School Year. She began her career in the Newberry School District in…
Seven-On-Seven Football Practice Continues
The Seven-On-Seven practices continue at the Dillon High School practice fields on Tuesday and Thursday of each week through the end of June. On Thursday, June 13, there were teams…
Dillon VFW Installs New Officers
On June 13th, State Senator Kent Williams was at the Dillon VFW to administer the VFW Oath of Obligation to its newly elected and appointed officers. Current Post Commander John…
County Administrator Tim Harper Among Port Ambassador Graduates
CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 4, 2024 – South Carolina Ports recently celebrated 31 professionals from across the state who completed the 2023-2024 Port Ambassador program. During day-long educational sessions held…
Latta Middle School End Of Year Honor Roll Listed
Latta Middle School End Of Year Honor Roll 8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Ms. Anderson: — Ms. Bean: Somer Neiman Mrs. James: Aubrey Allen, Hannah Lauren Berry, Isabella George, Trystan…
Latta Middle School Quarter Four Honor Roll Listed
8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Ms. Anderson: Zoey Sweat Ms. Bean: Somer Neiman Mrs. James: Aubrey Allen, Hannah Lauren Berry, Omar Burch-Reaves, Trystan Graham, JaKiera Henson, Caden Hyatt, Daniel Jones,…
IN MEMORIAM: Robin Michelle Schmidt
SPARTANBURG, SC – Robin Michelle Schmidt, 58, passed away June 13, 2024 at the Spartanburg Medical Center. Memorial services will be held a future time with interment in Greenlawn Cemetery…
Dillon High School 2024 Senior Awards Announced
DHS Seniors were offered in excess of $5,500.00 in scholarships this year. Seventy Five ( 75) seniors made their post secondary decisions and /or military decisions when attending the annual…
Join A Capitol Fourth In Celebrating America’s 248th Birthday By Hosting Your Own Watch Party
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will select a viewer to host a fun-filled “red, white and blue” Fourth of July watch party in recognition of the upcoming PBS…
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Lake View Woman For Charge Related To Child
Paris Jaden Hyatt, 24 years old of Lake View, has been arrested and charged by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division. Hyatt is charged with Unlawfully placing a…
Bennettsville Man Charged In Scam Operation That Victimized People In Latta and Dillon County
On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Latta Police Department along with Dillon County Sheriff’s Office and Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office arrested Jack Donaven Lewis of Bennettsville on charges relating to a…
Sheriff’s Office Warns Of Spam Calls
Spam calls are being made throughout the area with the caller stating that they are with the Sheriff’s Office, requesting money, and stating that warrants may be issued if it’s…