Marion Defeats Mullins In Varsity Baseball
The Marion Swamp Foxes defeated the visiting Mullins Auctioneers 15-0 in the run-ruled varsity baseball game played in Mullins on Tuesday, March 18. The 4-3 Marion Swamp Foxes will travel…
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Help For Veterans Holds Monthly Food Giveaway
Help For Veterans, Inc. held their monthly food giveaway on Wednesday. A food drive is being held by The Dillon County News, LLC, to raise food for these monthly giveaways….
Wellness Center Offers Something For Everyone
The City of Dillon Wellness Center offers something for everyone from Pickleball and other sports to all forms of exercise. The Wellness Center is open 7 days a week for…
Cook Up A Classic Philly Sandwich
Cheesesteaks are decadent sliced beef sandwiches covered in gooey cheese and served on crusty rolls. According to Philadelphia’s official tourism site, Pat Oliveri invented the cheesesteak in the 1930s. Oliveri…
LATTA SCHOOL BOARD UNOFFICIAL MINUTES: March 11, 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 monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025…
LMS Student Council Attends SCASC State Convention
On Friday, March 14, 2025 the Latta Middle School Student Council traveled to Chapin High School in Chapin, South Carolina to attend the South Carolina Association of Student Council State…
Paint Party Held At City of Dillon Visitor Center
A paint party was held at the City of Dillon Visitor Center on March 7th. The guests painted a Hummingbird and Hibiscus portrait all adding their own unique flair to…
Man2Man Welcomes New Board Members
Man2Man is a thriving and expanding organization dedicated to serving our communities. As we continue to support the counties of Marlboro, Dillon, Marion, Florence, Chesterfield,and Darlington, we remain committed to…
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Charges Man With Stalking
James Brian Blanchett, 27 years old of Marion, has been arrested and charged by the Marion County Criminal Investigation Division. Blanchett is charged with Stalking. It is alleged that between…
Humane Society Holds Tenth Annual Chili Cook-off
By Mary McDaniel The Humane Society of Dillon County held its tenth annual Chili Cook-Off in conjunction with the City of Dillon’s Saint Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 15….
County Board of Education Approves School Calendar
The Dillon County Board of Education approved the 2025-2026 School Calendar this morning. Chris Ray, District 4 Director of Personnel, said at last night’s Dillon District Four School Board meeting…
Dillon County Economic Development Office Hosts Teams From NESA, Commerce, and SC Ports
Today, the Dillon County Economic Development Office hosted teams from SC Commerce, SC Ports Authority and NESA. The group learned all about the advantages Dillon County has in recruiting industries.
VIDEO: Marion County Council Meeting, 3-11-2025
Marion County Council Meeting held on 3-11-2025
SC Highway Patrol Holds Highway Dedication Ceremony in Honor of Fallen Patrolman Albert T. Sealy Jr.
GREENVILLE — The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a Highway Dedication ceremony on March 14th in honor of fallen Patrolman Albert T. Sealy Jr., who was killed in the line…
Latta Schools Celebrate National School Breakfast Week
Latta Schools celebrated National School Breakfast Week March 3-7, 2025. This event, sponsored by the School Nutrition Association, celebrates the importance of a nutritious school breakfast for all students. National…
Universal Industrial Gases, LLC Grows South Carolina Footprint With New Operation in Darlington County
FAST FACTS -Universal Industrial Gases, LLC (UIG) is growing its South Carolina footprint with a new operation in Darlington County. -The company is investing nearly $100 million in the new…
Alpha Lambda Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Offering $500 Scholarship
The Alpha Lambda Chapter of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is offering a $500 scholarship to a senior girl graduating from a Dillon County high school and planning to…
Dillon Middle School Holds Two Lunch Bunch Meetings
Dillon Middle School has held two Lunch Bunch Book Club meetings this semester. The students who qualified to attend each meeting had read the featured book and passed a test…