New County Park In Floyd Dale Coming Along
The new County Park under construction in Floyd Dale is coming along. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC Click to enlarge the photo.
July 2024
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Residents Encouraged to Continue Submitting Dead Birds for Testing to Help DPH Track West Nile Virus
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents that they can assist the agency in tracking West Nile virus this summer by submitting certain species of…
Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Announces Veterans Resource and Appreciation Day
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Congressman Russell Fry will host a Veterans Resource and Appreciation Day in Myrtle Beach for veterans across South Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District. This event will help…
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons Observed
Today, the FBI recognizes World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The FBI investigates over 1,000 cases of human trafficking each year and is continually evolving and adapting efforts and resources…
Dillon Native Pierre Salmon Making A Name For Himself As A Chef In Spartanburg
A Dillon native is making a name for himself as a chef in the Spartanburg, S.C. area. Pierre Salmon, a class of 1996 graduate of Dillon High School, has his…
Felecia McCollum Is New Principal Of Dillon Middle School
Ms. Felecia McCollum is the new principal at Dillon Middle School. She wrote the following introduction at our request: It is an honor to introduce myself as the new Principal…
James McMillian and Chessie Holcomb Named Assistant Principals At Dillon Middle School
James McMillian and Chessie Miller Holcomb have been named assistant principals at Dillon Middle School James McMillian is a 51-year-old Educator. This school year begins his 21st year teaching in…
Dr. Michael McRae Named District Four Coordinator Of Support Services
Dr. Michael McRae has been named Coordinator of Support Services for Dillon School District Four for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Dr. McRae served as a teacher and coach…
County Council Passes Budget With No Tax Increase
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County Council passed a $25,904,036 budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year on June 26th. The budget is balanced and does not include a tax increase….
The Cooks Share Trip Photos With The Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd
Bert and Simona Cook shared their trip photos with the Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd. The traveled to Washington, DC, London, and Romania, Simona’s home county, with their sons, Silvan and…
Death Notice: 7/29/2024
Larry Wayne Smith passed on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at his residence. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements The family is receiving friends…
SC Troopers Association, SC Highway Patrol Hold Inaugural Henry C. Harrison Humanitarian Award Gala
GREENVILLE — The SC Troopers Association, in partnership with the SC Highway Patrol, held the inaugural Henry C. Harrison Humanitarian Award Gala on Friday, July 26, in Greenville. The ceremony…
FDTC Partnering With ACUE To Improve Student Outcomes
FLORENCE-This Fall Semester, Florence-Darlington Technical College is launching a partnership with the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), the leader in student success through quality instruction, to equip 99…
Phil Homan To Be Keynote Speaker For NETC Summer Commencement Ceremony
Northeastern Technical College (NETC) is proud to announce Phil Homan as the keynote speaker for its upcoming summer commencement ceremony. The event will take place on Thursday, August 1, at…
WIC Team Meets Highest Participation Milestone in Seven Years Thanks to Technological Upgrades
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH)’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) recently reached its highest participation milestone for the first…
Dillon School District Four Announces Opening Of Dillon Elementary School
Dillon School District Four is proud to announce the opening of the new Dillon Elementary School on August 5, 2024 for students. The PreK- grade 3 facility combines the former…
Dillon County Board of Education Elects New Officers
The Dillon County Board of Education has elected new officers. They are: Chairman. Jimmy Sweat Vice Chairman Ryan Rouse Secretary. Ann Calhoun Other members of the board include Tim Faulk,…
IN MEMORIAM: Allen Ray Daniels
LAKE VIEW – Allen Ray Daniels, 60, passed from his earthly home on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at McLeod Hospice House of the Pee Dee. Funeral Services will be held…