Six Puppies Saved From House Fire, Good Homes Sought
The Dillon City and Dillon County Fire Departments just had a house fire, and 6 puppies were saved–3 girls and 3 boys. Free to a good home. Mixed breed. Contact…
November 2025
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Mack Brown Wins Viking Pride Poetry Contest
Congratulations to Mack Brown of Latta Middle School for winning the Viking Pride Poetry Contest! He earned himself a certificate, a writing journal, a cash prize, and will have his…
2025 Floyd Dale Christmas Parade Kicks Off Christmas Season
The 2025 Floyd Dale Christmas Parade kicked off the Christmas season today, Saturday, November 29. The entries were festively decorated. The chilly temperatures didn’t deter the crowd from coming out…
Mount Andrew Methodist Church Serves Cookies and Hot Chocolate at Floyd Dale Parade
Mount Andrew Methodist Church served free cookies, hot chocolate, and drinks at the Floyd Dale Parade today. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
IN MEMORIAM: Linda Jean Jackson Skipper
DILLON – Linda Jean Jackson Skipper, 65, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family, November 28, 2025. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m.Monday, December 1, 2025…
Latta Middle School Collects 3,239 Cans in NJHS Carolina/Clemson Food Drive
As of Friday, November 21st, Latta Middle School collected an astounding 3,239 cans for the NJHS Carolina/Clemson Food Drive! Our original school-wide goal was 1,150 cans and our new goal…
Latta Middle School Art Students Create Beautiful Winter-Themed Paintings
As they prepared for Thanksgiving break, Miss Anna Rogers’ art students at Latta Middle School created beautiful winter-themed paintings. Using acrylics on canvas, they brought seasonal scenes to life.
LMS Student Council Provides Teachers and Staff Members With Pies To Show Their Appreciation
The LMS Student Council provided the teachers and staff members with pies to show their appreciation.
Retiring Dillon Police Chief Joining Anderson Brothers Bank Team
Johnny Floyd of Anderson Brothers Bank announced that retiring Police Chief David Lane will be joining the Anderson Brothers Bank team on Tuesday, December 2nd. Pictured are Glenn Greene, David…
Arrest Made In Latta’s Operation Takedown
Operation TAKEDOWN Drug Arrest: Chad Michael Brown Arrested for Distribution of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Disorderly Conduct. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a…
KJ’s IGA Makes Donation To Help For Veterans
KJ’s IGA, 400 West Main Street, Dillon, S.C., makes donation to Help For Veterans, Inc. Left to right: Store Manager Bill Watson, Paula Elvington, and Michelle Powers. (Photo by Johnnie…
First Concert Held At Festival Marketplace, Anderson Brothers Bank Sign Unveiled
The first concert was held at the City of Dillon’s Festival Marketplace and the Anderson Brothers Bank sign was unveiled at the Thanksgroovin Eve Concert with the Thomas Road Band….
LMS Students Working To Improve Writing Skills
Ms. Upton at LMS has been using the website, WeWillWrite, to help her 7th grade ELA students improve their writing skills. This website includes interesting prompts, which students respond to…
Marlboro County High School Celebrates Class Ring Ceremony for the Class of 2027
Marlboro County High School was proud to mark a historic occasion for members of the Junior Class on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at its Annual Ring Ceremony, as eighteen members…
Northeastern Technical College Area Commission Rescinds Dr. Kyle Wagner’s Resignation And Terminates His Employment Immediately
The Northeastern Technical College Area Commission voted November 24, 2025 to rescind Dr. Kyle Wagner’s previously submitted resignation date of June 30, 2026 and terminate his employment as President, effective…
IN MEMORIAM: Anne DeLette Kornahrens
Anne DeLette Kornahrens, 79, passed away November 24, 2025 at the MUSC Health Chester Nursing Center in Chester, SC. Memorial services will be held in graveside in Greenlawn Cemetery at…
Local Recreation Teams Are Lower State Champions
Local Recreation Teams Are Lower State Champions Lake View Recreation 8U Lower State Champions Lake View Recreation 10U Lower State Champions Latta Recreation 12U Lower State Champions
DEATH NOTICES: 11/24/2025
William L. Hargraves transitioned on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in McLeod Medical Center in Dillon, South Carolina. Funeral Services for William L. Hargraves will be announced at a later date….