Dillon Girls Defeats Loris 50-43
The Dillon Lady Wildcats defeated the Loris Lady Lions 50-43 in varsity basketball action played in Dillon on Thursday, January 9. Loris controlled the opening tip-off, and Loris’ Dazena Capers…
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IN MEMORIAM: Larry Gene Driggers
LATTA-Larry Gene Driggers, age 87, departed from this world on January 8, 2025 to go be with his heavenly father. Larry was born in Little Rock, SC on October 8,…
Third Arrest Made In Marion County Homicide
A third arrest has been made in the homicide of 17-year-old Desmond Dayshawn Drew that occurred on Willie Hodge Road in Marion County on the afternoon of Friday, January 3,…
March and Program To Be Held In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The march and program honoring the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be held on Monday, January 20th. The march will begin at 11:00 a.m….
Dillon School Renovation Project Shown At Night
NIGHT PICTURES OF J.V. MARTIN (OLD DILLON HIGH SCHOOL), THE WHITE BUILDING (OLD WEST ELEMENTARY), AND THE AUDITORIUM PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC
WINTER WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Through Tonight; A Cold Weekend Ahead
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Key Points: -Our winter storm is underway; roads will be slick over much of the…
Mullins Wins 66-42 Over East Clarendon
The Mullins Auctioneers won 66-42 over the visiting East Clarendon Wolverines of Turbeville, S.C., in varsity basketball conference action played in Mullins on Thursday, January 9. Mullins’ Dakara Worley (sophomore)…
Latta Defeats Lake View 38-28
The Latta Vikings defeated the Lake View Wild Gators 38-28 in varsity basketball action played in Lake View on Thursday, January 9. Latta held a 3-point (10-7) lead after the…
Latta Defeats Lake View Varsity Girls In Basketball
The Latta Lady Vikings defeated the Lake View Wild Gators in varsity basketball action played in Lake View on Thursday, January 9. Latta’s Kaliya Herman placed 16 points onto the…
Dillon County Councilman Kenny Cook Report On Parks, Litter, and Animal Shelter
Dillon County Councilman Kenny Cook, District 5, is reporting to the people of his district and Dillon County about parks, litter, and the animal shelter. When Cook was elected two…
WINTER WEATHER CLOSINGS & DELAYS: Jan. 10-11
Dillon County Government Offices Dillon County Government Offices are closing Friday, January 10th, at 3:00 p.m. due to the inclement weather. Rescheduled Meeting Troop 1462 Girl Scout Parent Meeting, Former,…
WINTER WEATHER ALERT: Snow and Ice Friday and Friday Night-The Latest
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Key Points: -A Winter Storm Warning or Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most…
Dillon Rotary Club Recognizes Michael Elmore For Outstanding Dedication and Leadership
On Wednesday, Jan 8th, the Rotary Club of Dillon president, Ryan Rouse, presented the former president, Michael Elmore with the SC Ports Authority, a plaque recognizing his outstanding dedication and…
SCDE Responds To PowerSchool Data Breach
The information below is from the South Carolina Department of Education about the PowerSchool Data Breach affecting school districts across the State of SC and throughout the US: Late Tuesday,…
County Transportation Committee Approves Roads To Be Paved
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County Transportation Committee recently approved the next batch of roads to be paved. In October of each year, members of the committee inspect the roads…
Filing For Four Seats On Dillon City Council Starts January 24th
By Betsy Finklea Filing for four seats on the Dillon City Council begin on Friday, January 24 at 12 noon and will close at 12 noon on Monday, February 3rd….
Special Election To Be Held In Latta To Fill Seat Left Vacant By Brad Coward
By Betsy Finklea Filing opens for a special election in Latta to replace Councilman Brad Coward on January 24th at 12 noon and will close on February 3rd at 12…