Blueberry Cooking Contest To Be Held At Farmer’s Market On July 8th
A Blueberry Cooking Contest will be held on July 8th at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Dillon. Bake your best blueberry recipe for a chance to win. Prizes will be…
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Precinct Poll Manager For Mount Calvary Thanks Council For Repairs
Barbara Causey, the manager at the Mount Calvary voting precinct, recently appeared before the Dillon County Council to thank them for the work done at the American Legion Hall. “The…
Dillon District Four Approves Third Reading Of 2024-2025 Budget
By Betsy Finklea The third reading of Dillon School District Four budget was approved at their June meeting giving Superintendent Ray Rogers technical authority to adjust the budget as needed…
Crispy Hush Puppies Are Popular Item In Country Kitchens
Country cooking often is associated with southern cooking, at least in the United States. Recipes feature no-nonsense meals made of unassuming ingredients that are often locally sourced. Various dishes are…
Knockemus Enjoys Freedom Teaching English at NETC
Mark Knockemus grades a lot of papers. Forgoing the calculator, the Northeastern Technical College English Instructor breaks out the pencil and paper and calculates that the average semester sees about…
DEATH NOTICE: 6/24/24
Lennow Scott passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Pruitt Health in Dillon, SC. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements.
Date of Completion for District Four’s New Elementary School Is July 10th
By Betsy Finklea The date of completion for the new elementary school in Dillon District Four has changed from June 27th to July 10th. Currently, the groundwork is being done,…
Bank Robber Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for 2023 Bank Robbery
FLORENCE, S.C. — John Henry Stack, 76, of Myrtle Beach, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after being convicted of committing a 2023 bank robbery. At the time…
Shooting Takes Place In Mullins
The Mullins Police Department along with Marion Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting in progress early this Sunday morning on Barns Street, located in the City of Mullins. Law enforcement…
Clear Book Bags To Be Required In Grades 6-12 in District Four Beginning In 2025-2026 School Year
By Betsy Finklea Clear book bags are coming in Dillon District Four. At the board’s June meeting, Jackie Hayes said that clear book bags are going to be highly recommended…
Dillon Band To Get New Uniforms In 2025-2026
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon High School Band will be getting new uniforms for the 2025-2026 season. Board member Mike McRae, seconded by Board member Alex Lewis, made the motion…
Annual Isham and Mary Hays Watson Descendants Reunion Held At Antioch Church
By Betsy Finklea The annual Isham and Mary Hays Watson Descendants Association Reunion was held on Sunday, June 23, at Antioch Church in Sellers. The 90+ degree temperatures didn’t discourage…
Let It SHINE For Collin 5K Glow Run Held
The Let It SHINE For Collin 5K Glow Run was held on Saturday, June 22, at Latta Baptist Church. The event was a fundraiser for Collin Fore, a baby who…
State Democratic Party Upholds Coroner’s Election In Marion County
The South Carolina Democratic Party upheld the coroner’s election in Marion County on Saturday. Jerry Richardson won the race over Kendra Fling, 3,103 to 2,799 on Tuesday, June 11th. On…
Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken Is Sure To Satisfy Anyone’s Cravings For Comfort Food
Foodies who enjoy foods typically associated with the southeastern United States can indulge that passion in the comforts of their own kitchens. This recipe for “Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken” from…
People Enjoy Amazing Grace Park
People were out enjoying the Amazing Grace Park in Marion on Saturday. Kids enjoyed the educational playground including the giant Swamp Fox, while others gathered around the picnic area, took…
Farm Day Held At Marion County Museum
Farm Day was held at the Marion County Museum on Saturday, June 22nd. There were several interesting displays on the lawn where one could see a blacksmith, learn how candles,…
Citizen Asks County Council To Make Public Places Smoke-Free
By Betsy Finklea Annie Smith, director of the Dillon County Boys and Girls Youth Center, spoke to the Dillon County Council at a recent meeting about making Dillon County smoke-free…