Dillon Edges Oceanside, 59-57, To Claim Lower State Title
Dillon edged Oceanside Collegiate Academy 59-57 to claim the Lower State title in AAA basketball and will pay for the AAA State Championship on Thursday, March 6. Oceanside’s Josie Hanks…
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Cynthia Pernell–A Silent Hero
Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in our Black History Month Difference Makers series. Today we feature Cynthia Pernell. Below is her story in her own words: I am…
FBI Warns of Gold Fraud Schemes Targeting Elderly
The FBI is warning the public about an ongoing fraud scheme. Criminal actors are impersonating cybersecurity representatives, bank officials, and U.S. government officers to deceive and defraud their victims, who…
Wreck Claims Life Of Dillon County Woman
A wreck on February 26th claimed the life of a Dillon County woman. According to Lance Corporal Lena Butler of the S.C. Highway Patrol, the wreck occurred at approximately 5:20…
Dillon County Sheriff’s Office Holds Community Meeting
The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is holding a community meeting today, February 27th, at the Dillon County Station Five Fire Department until 6:30 p.m. Sheriff Jamie Hamilton, McGruff, several officers,…
Warm Weather Calls For Lighter Fare Like Pasta Primavera
Warm weather, blue skies and time spent outdoors are hallmarks of spring. Springtime is a season of rebirth and renewal. That’s evidenced by budding trees and the return of frolicking…
South Carolina Aviation Association Announces Newly Elected Executive Committee and Board Members
Charleston, S.C. – February 26, 2025—The South Carolina Aviation Association (SCAA) is proud to announce the election of its new Executive Committee and Board Members, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to…
Puzzle Picture Presented to Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue Department
Pauline Brown presented this lovely puzzle picture that she put together and framed to Chief Ray McCormick of the Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue Department. It is a Thomas Kinkade…
Delta Dental of South Carolina’s Land of Smiles Program Visits 900+ Dillon Elementary School Students
DILLON, S.C. (Feb. 27, 2025) … With tooth decay remaining the leading chronic disease affecting children1 and nearly 20% of South Carolina students in kindergarten through third grade having untreated…
Latta School District Bids Farewell To One Board Member, Welcomes Another
The Latta School District would like to thank Kwame Hennagan for his years of dedicated service and invaluable contributions to the Latta School Board. His commitment to the success and…
Floyd Dale Fire And Rescue Department Chief Speaks To Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd
Ray McCormick, chief of the Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue Department, spoke to the Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd today about CPR, the high costs of fire equipment, narcan, his upcoming…
Latta Students Enjoy Special Valentine’s Lunch Prepared By Staff
The Latta school cafes did a wonderful job spreading love, the best way they know how – through food! The students across the district enjoyed a special, student favorite, Valentine’s…
Dillon County Station Two’s New Fire Truck Is Almost Ready
Dillon County Station Two’s (Latta) fire truck is almost ready. Chief Andy Britt and Asst. Chief Chris Price are in Nebraska conducting the final inspection of our new custom built…
VIDEO: Dillon County Council Meeting-February 26, 2025
Dillon County Council Regular February Meeting February 26, 2025 The Dillon County News, LLC
BLACK HISTORY MONTH DIFFERENCE MAKER: Michelle Keyes-Gibbons Has A Heart For Young People
Michelle Keyes-Gibbons works to help young people do their best whether it’s in the classroom, on the court, in church, or in the community. Michelle is a graduate of Coastal…
BLACK HISTORY TRAILBLAZER: Valerie Graves Feels Privileged To Serve
Valerie Graves is the first African American and the first woman to serve as the Veterans Affairs Officer in Dillon County. “The feeling was amazing for me to be chosen…
South Carolina Export Sales Total $38 Billion In 2024, The Highest Volume Since 2019
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster, the South Carolina Department of Commerce (S.C. Commerce) and South Carolina Ports (SC Ports) today announced that the state’s 2024 export sales totaled $38…
Former Volunteer Coach At Mullins-Marion Christian School Charged With Criminal Sexual Conduct With A Minor and Other Charges
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Jessica Altman Huggins, a former volunteer girls’ basketball and volleyball coach at the Mullins-Marion Christian School. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation…