Latta Defeats Lake View In Volleyball On Senior Night
The Latta Lady Vikings defeated the Lake View Lady Wild Gators in Region 6A volleyball played in Latta on Tuesday, October 8. The Latta junior varsity won by 2-0 over…
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Dillon JV Defeats Loris
The Dillon Wildcats defeated the Loris Lions 38-6 in junior varsity football action played in Dillon on Thursday, October 3, at the Dillon Memorial Stadium. The Wildcats got on the…
National Night Out Is Big Success
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Hosted by the City of Dillon Police Department and the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office October 8, 2024 Several law enforcement agencies, local businesses, and organizations were part…
Girl Scout Campout Attracting Attention In Latta
A Girl Scout Campout in downtown Latta. What a cute and informational way to promote Girl Scouts! (Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Gov. Henry McMaster Sends S.C. National Guard Support to Florida
Governor Henry McMaster has authorized and directed the deployment of South Carolina National Guard Soldiers to Florida in response to Hurricane Milton. This comes in response to the state of…
$52 Million Multi-State Settlement With Marriott For Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database Announced
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large…
Latta Vikings Won 34-28 Over Carvers Bay Bears
The Latta Vikings won 34-28 over the Carvers Bay Bears in varsity football on Friday, October 4, at Carvers Bay. On offense, Latta had a total of 152 rushing yards….
Blustery Thursday Thanks To Milton
Key Points: * A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the coastal Lowcountry counties, from the Savannah River to the South Santee River. A Tropical Storm Warning is in…
Lake View High School To Hold Volleyball Senior Night On October 10
Volleyball senior night for Lake View High School will be Thursday, October 10, vs. Hemingway in Lake View. The junior varsity game will start at 5:00 p.m., and the varsity…
McLeod Health Foundation Receives $48,077 Grant From the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence
The McLeod Health Foundation has received a grant of $48,077 from CCME Foundation, a North Carolina-based non-profit organization sponsored by Constellation Quality Heath, to support the McLeod Health Nurse-Family Partnership…
Aynor Hands Dillon A 3-0 Loss
The Aynor Lady Blue Jackets handed the Dillon Lady Wildcats a 3-0 loss in Dillon on Thursday, October 3, in varsity volleyball. The scores were: set 1, Aynor 25, Dillon…
Johnsonville Wins 3-1 Over Lake View
The Johnsonville Lady Flashes defeated the Lake View Lady Wild Gators 3-1 in varsity volleyball action played in Lake View on Thursday, October 3. The scores were: 25-27, 25-19, 15-25,…
Latta Wins In JV And Varsity Volleyball
The Latta Lady Vikings won 2-0 over the Hemingway Lady Tigers in junior varsity Region 6A volleyball action played in Latta on Thursday, October 3, with set scores of 25-15…
DEATH NOTICES: 10/9/2024
DEATH NOTICES Ms. Joyce Bruce transitioned on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, South Carolina. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge…
DPH Highlights Education, Safety for Fire Prevention Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― To celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is spotlighting the importance of fire education and smoke alarm safety. DPH is…
Is It Better For The Environment to Drive an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle? The Answer Might Surprise You
From Clemson University By Paul Alongi For Hao Chen, a critical question about modern transportation can be summed up by paraphrasing a literary classic to sharpen the focus on the…
USDA Awards SC State $505K For Agriculture and Food-Related Scholarships
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19.2 million investment in 1890 Land-grant Universities to provide undergraduate scholarships for students to stimulate interest in food…
Federal Assistance for Hurricane Helene Exceeds $286 Million
WASHINGTON –FEMA continues to lead a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Federal assistance for survivors of Helene has now surpassed $286 million with an additional…