Grand Opening of Sunny Sideup Bistro Held
The grand opening of Sunny Sideup Bistro was held on Saturday, September 21st. Located at 813-A Radford Boulevard, Dillon, at the site of the old Helmi’s, this restaurant features a…
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Lady Vikings Get 4-1 Win Over Green Sea Trojans In Volleyball
The Latta Lady Vikings won 4-1 over Green Sea Floyds Trojans on Tuesday, September 17, in Region 6A matchup. Latta Varsity won 3-1 with set scores 25-23, 22-25, 25-6, 25-18….
Latta Lady JV Vikings Defeat Green Sea
The Latta Lady Vikings defeated the Green Sea Floyds’ Lady Trojans 2-0 in junior varsity action played in Latta on Tuesday, September 17. The scores were: set 1, Latta 25,…
S.C. State’s Oldest Living Graduate Celebrates 103rd Birthday
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University congratulates alumna Johnnie Mae Lee, Class of 1943, upon celebrating her 103rd birthday. Ms. Lee is the university’s oldest living graduate. She celebrated…
Latta Man Charged In Darlington County Convenience Store Burglary
Darlington County Sheriff James Hudson, Jr., would like to release the following information: On 9/16/2024, shortly after 4:00 a.m., deputies responded to a convenience store located at 2500 Cashua Ferry…
SCDOT Requests Public Comment on the 2024-2033 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to Include Bridge Replacement Projects in Dillon and Marlboro Counties
The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the action to amend the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program to include the preliminary engineering phase of work for two bridge…
Lake View Volleyball Defeats Hemingway
The Lake View Lady Wild Gators defeated the Hemingway Lady Tigers in Hemingway on Tuesday, September 17. The scores for each set were: Lake View 25, Hemingway 4; Lake View…
Loris Lady Lions Get Win Over Dillon
The Loris Lady Lions won over the Dillon Lady Wildcats 3-2 in varsity volleyball action played in Loris on Tuesday, September 17. The scores were: set 1, Loris 25, Dillon…
Dillon County Violent Crime Rate Dropped 29% In 2023
COLUMBIA, SC – Dillon County’s violent crime rate dropped 29.18% in 2023, according to the South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) Annual Crime Report released yesterday. Dillon had the…
Yellow Jessamine Garden Club Holds First Meeting Of The Year
The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club held its first meeting this year on September 3rd at the Dillon Wellness Center. President Mary Ricks opened the meeting by welcoming all who attended…
Local Student Alexander B. Norris Receives National Honor
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced student, Alexander B. Norris from Dillon, has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top…
Marion County Administration Voter Registration Office Releases Important Dates For Election
The Marion County Administration Voter Registration Office has released some important dates for the upcoming election on November 5th, which inclufes the City of Mullins Mayor and City District 1,…
DPH Highlights Success Stories for Newborn Screening Awareness Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. – September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is celebrating the successes of its Newborn Screening Program and highlighting stories…
South Carolina Improves Voting System While Confidence from Voters Remains High
A survey of voters who participated in the June Statewide Primaries shows that voters have confidence in the integrity of elections in South Carolina. 82 percent of voters surveyed are…
Making School Threats Can Mean Facing Charges
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is aware of over 60 threats targeting schools throughout 23 counties since September 4, 2024. These threats are extremely serious and will be…
McLeod Health Makes Contribution to Northeastern Technical College
CHERAW, September 11, 2024 – As a partner in nursing education for the region, McLeod Health has made a contribution to an area nursing school. Support of valuable educational offerings…
Dillon School District Four Hosts 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year Recognition Ceremony
Lauren Ray, English Language Arts teacher at Lake View High School, was named the 2024-2025 District Teacher of the Year at the district recognition ceremony that was held on Monday,…
Shellfish Harvesting Season Begins October 1
Oyster lovers, get ready: The 2024-2025 season for recreational harvest of shellfish (clams and oysters) in South Carolina’s coastal waters will open one-half hour before official sunrise on Tuesday, October…