Grand Opening Of New City of Dillon Police Department Is Monday
By Betsy Finklea The grand opening of the new City of Dillon Police Department will be held on Monday, January 27th, from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. The new police department is…
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Pee Dee Academy Defeats Dillon Christian School 66-59
The Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles defeated the Dillon Christian School Warriors 67-59 in varsity basketball fast-paced action played in Dillon on Friday, January 24. Pee Dee Academy controlled the…
Slow-Cooked Beef Stew Makes An Ideal Cold Weather Comfort Food
The term “comfort food” can be used in reference to a host of dishes. Some see Mom’s homecooking as the ultimate comfort food, while others may insist hearty dishes that…
Dillon Christian School Honors Past Varsity Basketball Players, Recognizes Warriors 1000-Point Club
On Friday, January 24, the Dillon Christian School varsity basketball players for the past 25 years were honored including the members of the 1000-Point Club. DCS Warriors 1000-Point Club #21…
Pee Dee Academy Defeats Dillon Christian School
The Pee Dee Academy Lady Golden Eagles defeated the Dillon Christian School Lady Warriors 52-30 in varsity basketball played in Dillon on Friday, January 24. Dillon Christian School controlled the…
47th Year Annual War Angel Challenge Championship Held At Wellness Center
The first battle of the year 2025, the 47th Year Annual War Angel Challenge Championship was held on Saturday, January 25, at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. There were…
David Longacre: Turning 45 In 2025
Several people came out to Abingdon Manor tonight to celebrate David Longacre’s 45th birthday party. Guests enjoyed the beautiful venue, the delicious food, and fellowship. It was a great night…
Town Of Lake View Appoints JJ Smith As New Police Chief
After conducting multiple interviews with qualified candidates, the Town of Lake View and Lake View Police Department is proud to announce they have officially appointed Assistant Chief James “JJ” Smith…
DPH Confirms Season’s First Pediatric Influenza-Related Death in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that the state has suffered its first pediatric flu-related death of the season. “We regret having to…
Marion County Man Among Graduates From S.C. Highway Patrol Class, Wins Special Award
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a graduation ceremony today for 26 troopers. Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette addressed the graduates with words of encouragement during her keynote address….
WEATHER ALERT: Trending Towards Warmer Weather
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources We’ll be trending out of the deep freeze in the coming days, and we even…
SCDOR Updates Top Delinquent Taxpayers List (January 2025)
The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) updated the state’s Top Delinquent Taxpayers lists on January 15, 2025. The lists are updated quarterly and can be found at dor.sc.gov/delinquent-taxpayers. The…
Dillon County Economic Development: Looking Back and Ahead
Under the leadership of Rodney Berry in his first full year, Dillon County Economic Development underwent somewhat of a restructuring phase. One of the main initiatives was to recreate the…
Local Students Earn Dean’s List Honors At Presbyterian College
CLINTON, SC (01/22/2025)– Presbyterian College proudly salutes the success of its students by recognizing outstanding academic achievement. The following local students were named to the college’s Dean’s List for earning…
BBB Offers Tips to Avoid Utility Scams During Winter Weather
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 22, 2024) – Utility scams happen any time of year, but will typically pop up during extreme cold or heat events when many people are more likely…
Aerial Photos Of The Snow In Dillon (1/22/2025)
Aerial Photos of the snow by Charlie Bailey
Snow Blankets Dillon County
Here is a glimpse of the snow in Dillon County that began on Tuesday, January 21 and ended on Wednesday, January 22. Many offices, businesses, and schools were closed, and…
WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Wrap-Up
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Key Points: * The forecast looks dry statewide through this weekend, though we continue to…