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Contributed Article In a heartwarming display of community spirit, a local knitting group, known affectionately as the “Latta Senior Empowerment Services,” has come together to knit 350 winter hats for…
The Dillon Motor Speedway held the Annual New Year’s Bash on January 3rd, 4th, and 5th. This featured racers from across the nation with Mid-Atlantic street stocks and local divisions….
By Betsy Finklea The historic Oath of Office ceremony for Dillon County Clerk of Court Marquita Britton on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the beautiful Dillon County…
The Waccamaw Warriors defeated the Latta Vikings 65-40 in the HTC Invitational varsity basketball played at Pawley’s Island, S.C., on Thursday, January 2. The Warriors jumped out to an early…
Congratulations to Victoria Brantley on the birth of her son, Saviour, at 9:21 a.m. on January 2, 2025. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Saviour…
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources This weekend is looking mostly quiet but next week will be more active. A moisture-starved…
Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley was sworn into office earlier today, Friday, January 3, for another term of office. (File Photo/The Dillon County News, LLC)
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County Council voted on the new chairman and vice-chairman for 2025. Stevie Grice, who has been on council since 2015, won chairman in a 7-0…
The Dillon County Council members for Districts One, Two, Three, and Four took place on Friday at 12 noon at the Dillon County Council Office. James Washington, the new councilman…
By Betsy Finklea At the December meeting of the Dillon County Council, outgoing council members, T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea and Jamal Campbell reflected on their time in office. Finklea has served…
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – Former South Carolina State University head football coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough has been named interim director of athletics at the university, President Alexander Conyers announced Thursday. Pough…
On Highway 9 at I-95 as a tractor-trailer carrying a mobile home tipped its load over. See the reader-submitted photo on The Dillon County News and Beyond facebook. Photo by…
Pastors, officials, and members of the community gathered at noon at the Dillon County Courthouse lawn to pray and welcome in the new year. Among those who prayed were Pastor…
Johnnie Daniels and Betsy Finklea of The Dillon County News, LLC, wish you a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year! Thank you for your support!