Recent reports in the media that the Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing local field offices are false. Since January 1, 2025, the agency has not permanently closed or…
LITTLE RIVER- Cynthia Jane Elvington 66, passed away Wednesday March 26, 2025 at McLeod Seacoast Hospital in Little River SC after a long illness. Funeral services will be graveside on…
The reigning Ms. Petite USA Angelica Smith has strong connections to Dillon County. Angelica, originally from Red Springs, North Carolina, now resides in Washington, D.C. She earned a Bachelor of…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – For the second year in a row, Irmo High School earned an invitation to the National LifeSmarts Championship. In 2024 the team received a Wildcard bid and…
The Lake View Wild Gators handed the Latta Vikings a 10-7 loss in varsity baseball played on Tuesday, March 25, in Lake View. The in-county rivals fought a good fight…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security…
BATON ROUGE, LA–Shirley Carolyn Edens, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 19th, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A long-time resident of Dillon, she spent the last…
By Senator Kent Williams In late January of this year, S. 244 was introduced in the Senate. This has been a highly discussed piece of comprehensive legislation dealing with the…
BATON ROUGE, LA (03/26/2025)– Breanna Clark of Latta, South Carolina, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline…
Attention! Latta Springfest is quickly approaching. We have lots of new and exciting things waiting on you this year at Springfest. We will have free inflatables for the children, including…
The visiting Loris Lions won 7-3 over the Dillon Wildcats in varsity baseball action played in Dillon on Tuesday, March 25. Dillon took a 3-0 lead in the bottom of…
The Dillon Lady Wildcats came up short 8-0 against the Aynor Lady Blue Jackets on Tuesday, March 25, in varsity softball action played in Aynor. The 9-1 Aynor Lady Blue…
By Betsy Finklea The grand opening of the new location of the Dillon County Pregnancy Center at 300 North Fourth Avenue, Dillon. Pastor Jamie Arnette said this house had flooded…
The Marion Lady Swamp Foxes defeated the Atlantic Collegiate Academy Lady Armada 11-1 in varsity basketball game played in Conway, S.C., on Tuesday, March 25. Marion scored a run in…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) announced that his Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act passed out of the House Judiciary Committee. Under current law, federal…
The Dillon Christian School Warriors defeated the Christian Academy Saints 11-0 in 4 innings in varsity baseball in the first game of a doubleheader played in Myrtle Beach on Tuesday,…
COLUMBIA – (March 25, 2025) – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis rejected calls for his removal by the Senate Finance Constitutional Subcommittee. Further, he welcomes calls for the Inspector General to…
Georgetown defeated Dillon 15-3 in varsity baseball action played in Dillon on Friday, March 21. In the top of the first inning, Georgetown’s lead-off hitter, #2-Zack Krause, hit one to…