Dillon VFW Honors Peggy Todd
At its March 13th stated meeting, Dillon VFW Post 6091 thanked Mrs. Peggy Todd for her past and continuing financial support for Veterans. Both Mrs. Peggy and her now deceased…
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Jim Kirkland Speaks To VFW About Habitat For Humanity
Rev. Jim Kirkland of Habitat for Humanity, Assistant Director for Marion-Dillon Counties, was the March program speaker at the Dillon VFW. Rev. Kirkland spoke about work being done locally to…
Two Vehicles Involved In Wreck At Dillon High School
There is a wreck with injuries at Dillon High School on Monday, March 17th. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC
Yellow Jessamine Garden Club Meeting Focuses On Poisonous Plants
The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club monthly meeting was held on March 4th at the home of Ms. Frances Tyler. President Mary Ricks welcomed all who attended and thanked our hostess…
Residents Can Help DPH Track West Nile Virus by Safely Submitting Dead Birds for Testing
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Residents can help the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) track West Nile virus this spring, summer and fall by taking steps to safely submit certain…
Wreck Occurs On Kentyre Road
There is a two car collision on Kentyre Road today, Monday, March 17th. PHOTO GALLERY Photo by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC, and reader contributed photos
Two NETC Employees Earn ACE Military Learning Champion Badge
NETC employees Anne Jones and Danielle Pace recently completed the Activating, Creating, and Establishing College Credit program over the past six months, earning them the ACE Military Learning Champion badge,…
SCDNR Begins Cleanup of Crooked Creek in Bennettsville
SCDNR Director Tom Mullikin, Senator J.D. Chaplin and others turned out on Saturday, March 15, to begin a clean-up of Crooked Creek. This is part of restoring clean water at…
NETC Culinary Students Jump Into The Kitchen: Making Lunch for Employees
Culinary students Dealie Williams of Cheraw and Ruby Brown of Bennettsville began their first week of hands-on learning under the guidance of Instructor Sha’Kira Gattison. Putting their skills to the…
Dillon County Economic Group Tours NETC’s Marlboro County Campus
The Dillon County Public-Private Economic Development Partnership Board (DCP3) recently toured the Northeastern Technical College (NETC) Marlboro County Campus to see the progress of its expansion. Phase 2 renovations are…
Second Annual Economic Development Summit Celebrates Marlboro County’s Industries
By Betsy Finklea Friday was a big day in Marlboro County with two big economic development announcements and their Second Annual Economic Development Summit held at the Bennettsville Community Center….
SOPAKCO Expanding Marlboro County Operations
FAST FACTS SOPAKCO is expanding its operation in Marlboro County. The company is investing $22.8 million to grow its Bennettsville manufacturing operation. SOPAKCO is a world leader in processed foods….
Bennettsville Printing Expanding Marlboro County Operations
FAST FACTS Bennettsville Printing is expanding its operations in Marlboro County. The company’s $8.4 million investment will create 24 new jobs. Bennettsville Printing is a fabric printer. The company is…
Former Trinity Behavioral Care Director Honored With Retirement Luncheon
Donnie Brock, the former director of Trinity Behavioral Care, was recently honored with a retirement luncheon. Senator Kent Williams presented Brock with a Senate Resolution recognizing his service. (Contributed Photos)
Jackie Hayes Inducted Into South Carolina Athletic Administrators Hall of Fame
Jackie Hayes, former Dillon High School football coach and athletic director, was inducted into the South Carolina Athletic Administrators Association Hall of Fame earlier today. The South Carolina Athletic Administrators…
Latta Recreation Opening Ceremonies Held
The Town of Latta Recreation Department held this year’s opening ceremony on Friday, March 14. Recreation Director T J Bo urgoin had opening remarks that was followed by prayer. George,…
Several Turn Out For Trail Racing Through The Woods At SOB MX
Several racers turned out for Trail Racing through the woods at SOB MX on Saturday. They went through logs, swamps, and trees before getting to the track. PHOTO GALLERY PHOTOS…
Punishers LEMC Black Water Holds Benefit Ride For Florence County Deputy
The Punishers LEMC Black Water benefit ride was held today today for Deputy Jason Plowden of the Florence Sheriff’s Office to provide financial assistance to him and his wife, Amy,…