Latta Middle School Student Council Donates to Pee Dee Coalition
By Paula Williamson and Trystan Graham LATTA, SC, May 3, 2024 — On Friday, April 26, 2024, the Latta Middle School Student Body Council delivered 50 pre-made care packages to…
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Community Clean-Up Set For June 29th
A Community Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, June 19th, from 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon at East Dillon Baptist Church, 702 South 16th Avenue, Dillon. Registration is from 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. The…
SC Entrepreneurs Awarded $200,000 for Innovative Agribusinesses
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $200,000 in grants to 12 local businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program….
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Customers Gain Protections In Wake of CFPB Rule
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (May 29, 2024) – As a new interpretive rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is set to give “buy now, pay later” customers more legal…
SCDNR Biologist Recognized as Recovery Champion for Work on Rare Marsh Bird
When biologist Christy Hand first came to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) in 2011, she had never heard of the black rail; almost no one in South…
SLED Investigating Officer Involved Shooting In Florence County
Agents from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) are investigating an officer involved shooting which occurred on Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Florence County. A Florence County Sheriff’s Office…
What You Need To Know About The Upcoming Primary Election
PRIMARY ELECTION INFORMATION The primary election is Tuesday, June 11th. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. TWO PRIMARIES There are two primaries: Democratic and Republican. You must…
Memorial Day Program Remembers The Fallen
By Betsy Finklea The solemn occasion of Memorial Day was observed with a program of those who lost their lives in service to our country. Dillon County Veterans of the…
Dillon Kiwanis Presents Scholarships And Awards
The Dillon Kiwanis presented annual scholarships and awards on Friday, May 24, at the Dillon Kiwanis Michael S. Lecholop Park on the Ray Wilson Field on Julia Lane. Present for…
B&C Steakhouse and BBQ Wins Dillon Kiwanis Minor League Championship
The B&C Steakhouse and BBQ won the Minor League Championship at the Dillon Kiwanis Michael S. Lecholop Park on the Ray Wilson Field on Julia Lane. However, a game was…
NETC Spring 2024 Dean’s, President’s List Announced
The faculty and staff of Northeastern Technical College proudly honor students for their outstanding academic achievement during the Spring 2024 semester. Students are named to the President’s List in recognition…
Softball Standouts Recognized
The following softball standouts have been recognized: First Team All-Region Raven Locklear, Lake View Hanna Coburn, Lake View Chayse Walters, Latta Paisley Jackson, Latta Second Team All-Region Samantha Townsend, Latta…
Memorial Day Program Is Monday, May 27
The Memorial Day Program is Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m. at the Dillon City-County Complex at Veterans Square. The guest speaker is Army Major Rodney Bunyan, the Senior ROTC…
American Legion Sells Poppies
Some members of the American Legion and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary sold poppies on Saturday at KJ’s IGA on West Main Street in Dillon. The donations were to be…
Local Couple Promotes ‘Poppies For America’
John and Coleen Harlow were at the Dillon Post Office this morning promoting Poppies for the American Legion Auxiliary. Thank you to the many who stopped to donate for Veterans…
Riechers and McClintock Graduate From S.C. Technical College Leadership Academy
NETC Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Derk Riechers and Research and Planning Administrator Denise McClintock graduated from the 2023-24 S.C. Technical College System Leadership Academy. The Leadership Academy is…
Dillon VFW Post Visits Veterans Village
VFW NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE: On 5/21/2024, the Dillon VFW Post was at Veterans Village in Florence to visit with local Veterans at this State Veterans Home. Post members met…
Kiwanis Club Presents Scholarship
The Dillon Kiwanis Club presented Nevin Branch with a $2,500.00 Ray Wilson Memorial Scholarship on Thursday, May 23, at Dillon High School.