Latta Defeats Marion, 54-19
The Latta Vikings defeated the visiting Marion Swamp Foxes 54-19 in a non-region varsity football action played at Buddy Johnson Park in Latta on Friday, August 29. The Vikings held…
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Unity In The Community Concludes With Gospel Singing
Unity In The Community concludes with a gospel singing held at East Dillon Baptist Church on Sunday, August 31, at 6:00 p.m. East Dillon Baptist Church Pastor James Smith welcomed…
Car Show For Homeless Veterans Being Held
A Car Show to benefit homeless veterans is being held at the Dillon Plaza across from Food Lion today, Saturday, August 30. The event was organized by Buster Furniss. This…
Friday Night Fried Catfish with Tartar Sauce Is A Flavorful Meal
Freshly caught and prepared catfish is a notable dish in the American south. Catifsh is an oft-overlooked option elsewhere in the country, but more might pine for it if they…
Lake View Wins 26-20 Over Mullins
The Lake View Wild Gators won 26-20 on Friday, August 29, in varsity football action played in Lake View with the Lake View and Mullins bands encouraging the teams. Lake…
Dillon Wildcats Shut Out Visiting Socastee Braves, 41-0
The Dillon Wildcats defeated the visiting Socastee Braves 41-0 in varsity football action played in Dillon on Friday, August 29. The Dillon Wildcats jumped out to an early lead on…
Car Show To Benefit Homeless Veterans Being Held Today
A Car Show to benefit homeless veterans is being held at the Dillon Plaza across from Food Lion today, Saturday, August 30. The event was organized by Buster Furniss. This…
Pastor Larry Williams and Others Gather To Pray Down The Walls of Violence in the Community
Rev. Larry Williams along with several pastors, local officials, and members of the public gathered at the Dillon County Courthouse today to pray down the Walls of Violence in Dillon…
High School Football Scores: August 29, 2025
Football Scores Dillon-41 Socastee-0 Latta-54 Marion-19 Lake View-26 Mullins-20 Lee Academy-42 Dillon Christian-25 Williamsburg Academy-39 Pee Dee Academy-22
SC Ports Receives Final Federal Reimbursement for Harbor Deepening Project
CHARLESTON, SC—August 18, 2025—The final federal reimbursement for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project has been disbursed to the South Carolina Ports Authority, a total of $21.28 million allocated by Congress…
WEATHER ALERT: Tropics Quiet; Unsettled and Cool This Weekend
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Tropics Quiet With Fernand having come and gone over the past week (staying far from us and relatively weak), we…
McLeod Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Non-Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Florence — McLeod Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has been recognized amongst the Top 5% in the Nation for outstanding patient outcomes in performing transcatheter aortic valve replacements, a procedure commonly…
Infrastructure Investments Move Ahead, New Services Announced For Port Of Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC—Aug. 19, 2025—Construction continues on two key infrastructure projects at the Port of Charleston that will enhance SC Ports’ rail capabilities and grow capacity at the Leatherman Terminal. At…
Labor Day Is Last Weekend For Swimming At Little Pee Dee State Park This Season
The swimming area at the Little Pee Dee State Park will close for the season on Labor Day weekend, September 1st. Swimming is only allowed in the designated swimming area…
SLED Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Florence County
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Florence County. Deputies with the Florence County Sheriff’s Office…
Work Underway On New Tiger Mart Building In Dillon
Work at the new building for Tiger Mart at Radford Boulevard and Hwy. 301 North, Dillon, S.C. Photo by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon county News, LLC
SC Secretary of State Mark Hammond Invites Nominations for 2025 Angel Charities
South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors several…