Peer To Peer Training Held At Great Expectations Church
The Peer To Peer Training by Behavioral Health for First Responders was held on Friday, November 1, at the Great Expectations Church. The event was conducted by Gerald Mishue and…
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CDC Updates Vaccination Recommendations for Fall Respiratory Season
COLUMBIA, S.C. – With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updating vaccinations for two serious respiratory illnesses, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds everyone…
Former SCDNR Director Taylor Named to SC Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame
Alvin Taylor, former director of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), was inducted into the S.C. Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame in Columbia Oct. 30 for his exemplary…
DCP3 Economic Development Board Minutes Reveal Discussions About Country Club, Other Matters
**Minutes are unofficial until approved by the board DCP3 Economic Development Board Minutes Minutes for Meeting from October 2024 Welcome/Opening Prayer/ Pledge of Allegiance – Glenn Greene Approval of Minutes…
2024 General Election In Dillon County Has Huge Turnout And History-Making Issues
By Betsy Finklea The 2024 General Election in Dillon County had a huge turnout and was a history-making election. With a huge early vote of 4,750 in the two weeks…
IN MEMORIAM: Dorothy Sue Benton
Dorothy Sue Benton, 85, of Floyd Dale, South Carolina, and The Florence Presbyterian Community, passed away on November 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert Thomas…
DPH to Create Statewide Plan to Prevent Community Violence
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking community input to help develop the first statewide strategic plan to support Community Violence Intervention and Prevention…
Fans Rush Field After USC Gamecocks Win Over Texas A&M
Fans rushed the field after the USC Gamecocks get the win over Texas A&M. The Gamecocks won 44-20 (Photo by Belva Britt)
Flags Placed On The Graves Of Veterans
Volunteers today placing flags for Veterans Day at local cemeteries were, L-R, Anthony Moore, Jenny Forman Melton, Laurie Dwyer, Gene Minshew, Kenny(Bug) Daniels, Lloyd Brown, Marsha Bracey Gilbert, Braylon Price,…
Latta Defeats Marion In 2024 SCAP Lower State Football Tournament
Latta defeated Marion 22-0 in the 2024 SCAP Lower State Football Tournament 10U Division 2 on Saturday, November 2, played in Dillon at the City of Dillon Recreation Fields off…
Cheraw Defeats Dillon 24-6 In SCAP Lower State
Cheraw defeated Dillon 24-6 in the 2024 SCAP Lower State Football Tournament 10U Division 2 played in Dillon at the City of Dillon Recreation Fields off of Hwy. 34 Dillon,…
Justice Department to Monitor Compliance in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — United States Attorney Adair Ford Boroughs announced Friday, Nov. 1, that the Justice Department will monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in South Carolina for the…
A Look At The J.V. Martin Campus And Auditorium Work
A LOOK AT THE J.V. MARTIN CAMPUS AND THE WORK INSIDE THE AUDITORIUM Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC
Dillon Wildcats Defeat Georgetown On Senior Night
Prior to the start of the football game, Dillon honored all the seniors on the football team plus Mariah Campbell on the girls’ varsity basketball team. The Dillon Wildcats won…
Wild Gators Win On The Road 51-8 Over The Trojans
The Lake View Wild Gators picked up a 51-8 win on the road over the Green Sea Floyds Trojans on Friday, November 1, in a conference game. Lake View’s Yuri…
East Clarendon Leaves Marion With 42-22 Win
The East Clarendon Wolverines left Marion on Friday, November 1, with a 42-22 win in varsity football over the Swamp Foxes. The Wolverines scored first with a completed pass. The…