Dillon Lady Wildcats Defeats Conway 38-23
The Dillon Lady Wildcats defeated the Conway Lady Tigers 38-23 in Conway on Friday, December 13, in varsity girls basketball action. Dillon took a 3-1 lead in the first quarter…
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EOC Budget Recommendations Prioritize Mathematics, Reading and Retaining Certified Teachers
As required by state law, the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) today approved Education Improvement Act (EIA) budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-26. These recommendations focus on allocating EIA one-cent sales…
SC Ports Awards $260,000 To Community Organizations
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Dec. 10, 2024 – South Carolina Ports awarded $260,000 to 94 South Carolina nonprofits and organizations through its Community Giving program for fiscal year 2025. This year’s…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Warns Phone Companies To Stop Allowing Robocalls To Bombard South Carolina Residents
Attorney General Alan Wilson warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers….
DSS Launches Real-time Notifications Available to SNAP Benefit Applicants
December 11, 2024- On. Dec. 11, the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) announces the launch of new technology to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applicants to receive…
FBI Warns of Tech Support Scams Targeting Seniors
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a public warning of a rise in an advanced tech support scam that targets seniors. The FBI is currently investigating numerous cases…
SCDES Encourages Residents to Reduce Food Waste and Recycle Right this Holiday Season
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents to be good stewards of the environment this holiday season by making the effort to recycle materials…
Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Joy
COLUMBIA, S.C. – While South Carolinians are sharing their generosity with gift purchases and charity donations, scammers are busy trying to take advantage of your holiday cheer. The South Carolina…
WEATHER OUTLOOK: Mostly Harmless Weather Through Midweek
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Our weather looks uneventful through the middle of next week, with some exceptions. Cold high…
FMU celebrates Fall 2024 graduates
Francis Marion celebrated its Fall 2024 graduating class in two ceremonies held in the Smith University Center on campus. Over 200 graduates received their degrees. 94 percent of the graduating…
Harbor Freight Tools Helps VFW At Christmastime
VFW members Joey Williams and John Harlow were recently at Harbor Freight Tools in Dillon where Harbor Freight Tools Assistant General manager Aaron Haddock gave 10 winter warmth kits to…
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Charges Woman With Cruelty To Children, Other Charges
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested Crystal Patricia Robinson, 34 years old of Marion. Robinson has been charged by deputies as well as the Marion County Criminal Investigation Division…
Dillon Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug and Gun Crimes
FLORENCE, S.C. — Kenyatta Defondrael McLaughlin, 45, of Dillon, was sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and crack…
Dillon City Councilman Speaks Out About Why He Voted No On The New City Manager Hiring
By Betsy Finklea A Dillon City Councilman is speaking out about why he didn’t vote in favor of the new Dillon City manager on Monday night. Burt Rogers was named…
Newberry County Man Charged in Fatal Shooting of SLED K9 Indicted for Gun Charge
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal grand jury in Columbia returned a single-count indictment against James Robert Peterson, 37, of Prosperity, for being a felon in possession of a firearm. The…
Mullins Defeats St. James 60-52
The 7-1 Mullins Auctioneers returned home on Wednesday, December 11, with a 60-52 non-conference win over the 4-1 St. James Sharks of Murrells Inlet, S.C. Mullins only loss was to…
Christmas Party Held At Marion County Airport
A Christmas Party was held at the Marion Airport for the Airport Board, County Council, Pilots with Hangers, and Mcleod Hospital EMS team last evening, Wednesday, December 11, by the…
Crestwood Hands Dillon A 70-29 Loss
The Crestwood Knights of Sumter, S.C. handed the Dillon Wildcats a 70-29 loss in Sumter on Wednesday, December 11, in varsity basketball. The Knights jumped out to a 32-3 lead…