VFW Golf Tournament Is Success
Contributed Article The Annual Golf Tournament, hosted by the Dillon County VFW Post 6091 on November 15, 2024, at the City of Dillon Vivian Johnson Memorial Golf Course was a…
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Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines – Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s…
Community Thanksgiving Service Held
The Community Thanksgiving Service was held on Sunday, November 24, at 6:00 p.m. at Marshill Bibleway Holiness Church. The Welcome and Opening Prayer was by Elder Tommy Lee Pittman of…
Marion County Chief Deputy Announces Retirement
On Friday, November 22nd, Marion County Chief Deputy Terry G. Causey announced his retirement effective January 7th, 2025. Chief Deputy Causey has been with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for…
SC Department of Public Safety Announces Thanksgiving Safety Breaks, Urges Caution During Holiday Travel Period
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety urges drivers to buckle up, slow down, put away distractions, and drive sober this Thanksgiving holiday week. Thanksgiving week is one…
IN MEMORIAM: Coy Legrande Turner
LATTA-Coy Legrande Turner, 81, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2024 at Cooper…
Pee Dee Academy Wins SCISA AA State Championship
The Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles capped off a perfect undefeated season with a 52-14 win over the Bethesda Academy Blazers 52-14 on Saturday to win the SCISA AA State…
Secretary Of State Announces Angels Of 2024
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced the Angels of 2024. Secretary Hammond honored ten Angel charities in a ceremony at the Edgar Brown Building on the Capitol Complex….
McLeod Health Hospitals Receive Zero Harm Awards
FLORENCE- The hospitals of McLeod Health (McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast and McLeod Regional Medical Center) have received 2024 Zero…
DEATH NOTICES: 11/24/2024
RITES Funeral service for Mr. Leonard McNeil will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at McCoy’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 1:00 P.M. Mr. Leonard McNeil transitioned at his…
MINUTES: Latta School Board Meeting-November 12, 2024
LATTA SCHOOL BOARD Minutes (Unofficial) November 12, 2024 (Minutes submitted are unofficial until approved at the next month’s regular monthly meeting.) The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the…
McLeod Health Dillon Volunteer Auxiliary Installs Officers
The McLeod Health Dillon Volunteer Auxiliary held its annual meeting on November 20, 2024, in the hospital Auxiliary Room. Officers were named to serve in leadership roles for the upcoming…
Latta School District Honors Veterans
The Latta School District celebrated Veterans Day to honor veterans in our community. Latta Elementary School fourth grade students kicked the week off with a spectacular performance at their Veterans…
Holiday Goodness 2024 Kicks Off The Christmas Season In Dillon
There was plenty of Christmas cheer at the City of Dillon’s Annual Holiday Goodness on Saturday at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. Santa was on hand to greet the…
St. Matthew AME Church Health Fair Emphasizes Healthy Lifestyles
Contributed Article St. Matthew AME Church held its Annual Health Fair, organized by Mrs. Michelle Gilchrist, FNP, a dedicated healthcare professional committed to improving community wellness. The event brought together…
Lake View Advances With 21-14 Win Over Johnsonville
Lake View advanced to the next round of the playoffs with a 21-14 win over Johnsonville in a varsity football game played in Lake View on Friday, November 22, on…
Dillon Wildcats Advance In Playoffs With Win Over Newberry
The Dillon Wildcats advanced to the next playoff round with a 33-28 win over the Newberry Bulldogs in Newberry on Friday, November 22. The Newberry Bulldogs received the opening kickoff…
Councilman Cook Starts Monthly Trash Pickup In District 5
Councilman District 5 Kenny Cook has started a trash pickup once per month to assist Dillon County with the litter problem. Councilman Cook and his group began work today on…