IN MEMORIAM: Arthur Lonnie ‘Artie’ Quick
Arthur “Artie” Lonnie Quick Jr., 70, passed away at the McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence August 21, 2025. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 2025…
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IN MEMORIAM: Barbara Larue Sweat Parker
Barbara Larue Sweat Parker, 58, passed away at the McLeod Medical Center in Dillon surrounded by her family August 21, 2025. Funeral services will be held 4:00 p.m., Sunday, August…
Bobby Porter Delivers Mac & Cheese Cups To Dillon Elementary Students
Bobby Porter visited Dillon Elementary School this morning to give students mac and cheese cups. He told the students he heard they were doing well in school, and this was…
SC Ports Announces Leadership Change After CEO Resigns
CHARLESTON, SC—Aug. 21, 2025—After three years of leading the South Carolina Ports Authority as President and CEO, Barbara Melvin has announced her resignation, with plans to pursue other opportunities. Melvin…
SLED Charges Mullins Police Officer With Embezzlement And Misconduct In Office
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Chrisgen Shemar Gause, 24, with Embezzlement of Public Funds – Less Than $10,000 and Misconduct in Office on Thursday, August 21, 2025….
Work Continuing At Railroad Track In Dillon
Work is continuing at the railroad track in Dillon to make the area handicapped accessible. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Crews To Begin Working On New Water Lines In Latta Business District
As part of the new water line installation in Latta, crews will begin working in the business area in front of the post office, NAPA store, etc. as early as…
Blake Allen Takes Oath For County School Board
BLAKE ALLEN of Latta took the oath of office this morning (August 19) for the Dillon County Board of Education. He fills the seat left vacant by the resignation of…
Doug Church Takes Oath For School Facilities Corporation
DOUG CHURCH took the oath of office this morning (Aug. 19) for the Dillon County School Facilities Corporation. (Photo by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Jada Davis Graduates In Nursing, Accepts Job
JADA DAVIS GRADUATES IN NURSING, ACCEPTS JOB Jada Davis, a 22-year-old from Dillon, recently graduated with a nursing degree and has accepted a nursing job. She is the daughter of…
SCDNR Removes Abandoned Torpedo Vessel from Bohicket Creek
WADMALAW ISLAND, S.C. — On Tuesday, August 19, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), in partnership with Stevens Towing, successfully removed a 120-foot former U.S. Navy torpedo vessel…
From Foster Care to SC State: Freshman Finds Support Through Move-In Day Mafia
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – When Jailah Pinto arrived at South Carolina State University from New Jersey this fall, she carried little more than determination. The Jersey City native, who entered foster…
Growing Health Series Class Learns The Tips And Tricks To Growing Collards and Other Greens
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County Clemson Extension Growing Health series continued recently with a class on growing collards led by Carmen Ketron and Justin Foxworth. “The best is yet…
Help For Veterans Holds Monthly Food Giveaway
HELP FOR VETERANS held their monthly food giveaway this morning at Hamer Church of God. They gave out 250 lbs. of sweet potatoes, 250 lbs. of regular potatoes, 250 lbs….
Western Sizzlin of Florence Celebrates 40 Phenomenal Years
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County News, LLC Western Sizzlin of Florence celebrated 40 “phenomenal” years today, August 19, at the restaurant. Fred and Diane Sansbury opened the restaurant, which…
Industry Appreciation Tour Continues
The industry appreciation tour continues all day at Wyman Gordon, Elite Quartz and Arclin. Hundreds of employees are enjoying this unique break! Pictured are Dillon County Councilman Brad Coward, Darrell…
Lieutenant Governor Makes Stop At King’s Pizza In Dillon
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette made a stop at King’s Pizza in Dillon today, where she visited with citizens and local officials. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News,…
Dillon County Official Grateful For Lieutenant Governor’s Visit To Harbor Freight
Dillon County officials were grateful to have Lt. Governor Pamela Evette visit Dillon County and Harbor Freight this morning. Pictured are Dillon County Economic Development Director Rodney Berry, Lieutenant Governor…