Student Earns Perfect Score on SC Ready Math Assessment
Luke Huggins was recognized at at a recent Latta School Board Meeting for making a perfect score on his 2024 Spring SC Ready Math Assessment. He is pictured with his…
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Students Earn Highest Score on SC Ready Math Assessment Latta Schools
Landon Gasque and Para Price were recognized at a recent Latta School Board meeting for earning a perfect score on their 2024 SC Ready Math Assessment. They are photographed with…
Latta Senior Empowerment Services Create 350 Winter Hats for Latta Elementary Students
Contributed Article In a heartwarming display of community spirit, a local knitting group, known affectionately as the “Latta Senior Empowerment Services,” has come together to knit 350 winter hats for…
Dillon Motor Speedway Holds Annual New Year’s Bash
The Dillon Motor Speedway held the Annual New Year’s Bash on January 3rd, 4th, and 5th. This featured racers from across the nation with Mid-Atlantic street stocks and local divisions….
New Clerk of Court Takes Oath of Office In Historic Ceremony
By Betsy Finklea The historic Oath of Office ceremony for Dillon County Clerk of Court Marquita Britton on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the beautiful Dillon County…
First Baby Of The New Year Born At McLeod Health Dillon
Congratulations to Victoria Brantley on the birth of her son, Saviour, at 9:21 a.m. on January 2, 2025. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Saviour…
WEATHER ALERT: Cold Next Week; Storms Monday and Late Week
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources This weekend is looking mostly quiet but next week will be more active. A moisture-starved…
Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley Sworn Into Office
Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley was sworn into office earlier today, Friday, January 3, for another term of office. (File Photo/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Dillon County Council Elects 2025 Chairman and Vice-Chairman
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County Council voted on the new chairman and vice-chairman for 2025. Stevie Grice, who has been on council since 2015, won chairman in a 7-0…
Dillon County Council Members Take Oath Of Office
The Dillon County Council members for Districts One, Two, Three, and Four took place on Friday at 12 noon at the Dillon County Council Office. James Washington, the new councilman…
Outgoing Dillon County Councilmen Reflect On Their Time On Council
By Betsy Finklea At the December meeting of the Dillon County Council, outgoing council members, T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea and Jamal Campbell reflected on their time in office. Finklea has served…
Buddy Pough Named Interim Athletics Director At SC State
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Former South Carolina State University head football coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough has been named interim director of athletics at the university, President Alexander Conyers announced Thursday. Pough…
Tractor-Trailer Tips Load
On Highway 9 at I-95 as a tractor-trailer carrying a mobile home tipped its load over. See the reader-submitted photo on The Dillon County News and Beyond facebook. Photo by…
New Year’s Day Prayer Service Held At Courthouse
Pastors, officials, and members of the community gathered at noon at the Dillon County Courthouse lawn to pray and welcome in the new year. Among those who prayed were Pastor…
Happy New Year!
Johnnie Daniels and Betsy Finklea of The Dillon County News, LLC, wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year! Thank you for your support!