Man Rescued From Grain Bin
By Betsy Finklea When you are in the business of saving lives having the right equipment and the proper training pays off. This afternoon, the City of Dillon Fire Department,…
January 29, 2025
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Dillon Christian School Wins 69-41 Over Williamsburg Academy; Jackson Outlar Breaks School Record
The Dillon Christian School Warriors won 69-41 over the Williamsburg Academy Stallions in varsity basketball action played in Kingstree, S.C., on Tuesday, January 28. After the first quarter of play,…
Glenn and Traci Godfrey Donate $35,500 to Florence-Darlington Technical College
FLORENCE – Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) is proud to announce a generous $35,500 donation from Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Godfrey, President and CEO of QAT, an automotive and petroleum equipment…
Dillon VFW Members Attend Mid-Winter Conference
VFW Posts from across the state were at Myrtle Beach 1/24 – 1/26 2025 for its 2025 mid-winter conference. The 3-day agenda included RED Shirt Friday (Remember Everyone Deployed), Training…
Lawrence Blackwell Named to Dean’s List at University of Maryland Global Campus
ADELPHI, MD (01/27/2025)– Lawrence Blackwell of Mullins was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 term at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor,…
Blake Williamson Named to CCTC’s Fall 2024 President’s List for Part-Time Students
SUMTER, SC (01/28/2025)– Blake Williamson, of Rowland, was named to the CCTC Fall 2024 President’s List for Part-time Students. Williamson was among more than 320 students named to the Summer…
Dennis Hart Named to CCTC’s Fall 2024 Full-Time Student Dean’s List
SUMTER, SC (01/28/2025)– Dennis Hart of Lake View was named to the CCTC Fall 2024 Full-Time student Dean’s List. Hart was among more than 105 students named to the Dean’s…
Alanna Davis Graduates from College of Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC (01/28/2025)– Alanna Davis, of Marion,recently graduated with a degree in Studio Art from the College of Charleston. Davis was among more than 375 bachelor’s degree and master’s degree…
Farrell Completes Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Sherman
SPARTANBURG, SC (01/28/2025)– Chandler Farrell of Summerville, South Carolina, was one of 64 students from across the US who received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic…
Basketball Scores: 1/28/2025
Tuesday, January 28 Lake City Panthers…..57 Mullins Auctioneers…51 Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles…64 Florence Christian Eagles……………49
Attorney General Alan Wilson Joins 24-State Coalition Against Taxpayers Funding Sex Changes for Prison Inmates
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 23 other states in filing a brief arguing that taxpayers should not have to pay for sex change operations…
Latta Defeats Lake View 47-37 In JV Basketball
The Latta Vikings defeated the visiting Lake View Wild Gators 47-37 in junior varsity basketball played in Latta on Tuesday, January 28. The game was fast and physical. Latta controlled…
Latta Hands Lake View A Loss In Varsity Girls Basketball
The Latta Lady Vikings handed the Lake View Lady Wild Gators a loss in Latta on Tuesday, January 29. Lake View controlled the tip off. Latta quickly 5 points before…
Latta Downs Lake View 46-35 In Varsity Boys Basketball
The Latta Vikings downed the Lake View Wild Gators 46-35 in varsity boys action played in Latta on Tuesday, January 28, before a large crowd. The basketball game was fast-paced…
Latta High School Retires Tyreik McAllister’s Jersey
Latta High School retired Tyreik McAllister’s jersey on Tuesday, January 26, at the Latta/Lake View High School basketball game. Latta High School Athletic Director Robbie Brown welcomed everyone to the…
MINUTES: Latta School Board (January 14, 2025)
LATTA SCHOOL BOARD Minutes January 14, 2025 (Minutes submitted are unofficial until approved at the next month’s regular monthly meeting.) The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular…
Historic Marion Revitalization Association Holds First ‘Rise and Shine’ Of The Year
By Betsy Finklea The Historic Marion Revitalization Association held their first “Rise and Shine” of the year at Hulon’s Jewelers in downtown Dillon on Wednesday morning. Kelly Page, Executive Director,…
Zeus Donates Transmission Electron Microscope to SC State University
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Zeus Industrial Products Inc. has donated a transmission electron microscope to South Carolina State University’s Department of Biological and Physical Sciences (BAPS), enhancing the university’s teaching and…