Dillon Christian School Defeats Dorchester Academy
The Dillon Christian School Warriors defeated the visiting Dorchester Academy Raiders of St. George, S.C., in junior varsity football action played in Dillon on Thursday, October 24, before a good…
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Hannah-Pamplico Wins 27-22 Over Latta
The Hannah-Pamplico Raiders won 27-22 over the visiting Latta Vikings on Friday, October 25, at Pamplico. With about 9 minutes to go in the first quarter, Latta’s Makingley Wallace rushed…
Dillon County Junior Charity League Holds Annual Fall Festival
The Dillon County Junior Charity League held their annual fall festival tonight at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. There were games, a cake walk, costume contests, and more. It…
FDTC Announces Expansion Plans For New Facility In Hartsville
HARTSVILLE, SC – Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) is excited to announce plans to construct a new educational facility in Hartsville, furthering its commitment to providing quality education and workforce training…
Little Pee Dee State Park Offers Something For Everyone
Little Pee Dee State Park was full of activity on Saturday morning. There were several people participating in the 5K (See more at https://dillonnews.org/hobblin-goblin-5k-held-at-little-pee-dee-state-park/). People were fishing and enjoying the…
Voter Registration Has Huge First Week of Early Voting, Early Voting Continues Until Nov. 2nd
The Dillon County Voter Registration Office, under the direction of Susie Edwards, was full of activity on Saturday as people came in to cast their votes for the upcoming general…
Several Turn Out For Lake View Trunk-Or-Treat
Several turned out for the Town of Lake View Trunk-or-Treat on Richard Temple Boulevard. Vehicles were festively decorated, and the children had a great time visiting each vehicle to get…
Oak Grove Fire Department Recognizes 41 Years of Service To Community, Honors Larry Cox For Service
By Betsy Finklea Dillon County Station 9 (Oak Grove) Fire Department held a celebration on Saturday in recognition of their 41 years of service to the community and in honor…
Latta Methodist Church Holds Block Party
Latta Methodist Church welcomed in the community with a block party on Saturday with food vendors and food trucks, games, other vendors, an inflatable, and more. It was a fun…
Hobblin’ Goblin 5K Held At Little Pee Dee State Park
The Hobblin’ Goblin 5K was held Saturday morning at Little Pee Dee State Park. Several turned out, some dressed in Halloween attire, to run, walk, and race through the park….
City of Dillon’s Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Is Full Of Fun
The City of Dillon held their Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee on Friday night in the downton fountain area of Dillon. There was food, fun, games, and music by Level 10. Everyone seemed…
Mount Calvary Baptist Church Fall Festival Held
Mount Calvary Baptist Church held the annual Fall Festival on Saturday, October 26, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. The food, the games, the inflatables, the decorations, the fellowship, and…
Lake View Students Create Approximately 180 Pumpkins Based On Book Characters
Approximately 180 pumpkins were on display in the Lake View High School Library on Friday. Students decorated pumpkins as characters in various books. There were many creative designs. Voting was…
DEATH NOTICES: 10.26.24
DEATH NOTICES Mr. Benjamin Jones transitioned in Lake View, South Carolina on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements. The…
The Strength Of The Community
By Mayor Tally McCall II have often heard, and firmly believe, that you can measure the strength of a community by how it treats its neighbors when they are in…
Dillon County 4-H Shooting Team Starts 2024-2025 Season
The Dillon County 4H Shooting Team has begun their 2024-2025 season. Over 20 youth from Dillon and neighboring counties have joined the team and practice regularly at the Dillon County…
McLeod Recognizes 20th Anniversary of the Breast Health Center
(October 24, 2024 – Florence, SC) In 2004, the McLeod Breast Health Center was established to ensure rapid diagnosis, education and emotional support for women facing a diagnosis of breast…
Latta Edges Dillon 3-2 In Volleyball Action
The Latta Lady Vikings edged the Dillon Lady Wildcats 3-2 in varsity volleyball action played at the Dillon Middle School on Tuesday, October 22. The scores were: set 1, Dillon…