Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office Gives Year In Review
From the Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office, Paul M. Burch, Jr. January 1, 2026 · It is with great pleasure the the Fourth Circuit Solicitor’s Office is able to provide the…
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Josiah Thompson Enters The NCAA Transfer Portal
Josiah Thompson, a former Dillon Wildcat and a player at the University of South Carolina announced on social media on Saturday that he was entering the transfer portal. The statement…
IceCats Make It Three In A Row At Home
FLORENCE, SC – The Pee Dee IceCats knocked off the Danbury Hat Tricks 3-2 on Friday night for the team’s third straight win at home. Trailing 1-0 in the first…
Glenn and Deb Parrish Donate Refrigerator To Help For Veterans
Glenn and Deb Parrish of Dillon donated this refrigerator to Help For Veterans, Inc. This refrigerator was picked up by Terry Morris, Justin Foxworth, and Levern Hayes who delivered it…
WEATHER ALERT: Needed Rain Coming Tonight and Saturday
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Good morning and welcome to 2026. I hope y’all had a grand New Year’s celebration with your friends and family….
Dillon County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Larceny of a Four-Wheeler
On January 1st, 2026, Deputys responded to a larceny call off of Coreys Court in Dillon. The victim reported their blue in color 2020 Yahama Rapter with a gray seat…
Pee Dee COG Recognizes Buzzy Finklea For 50 Years Of Board Service
Editor’s Note: This was part of the COGnitive Connections Year In Review. At its June 9 regular meeting, the Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments recognized Mr. T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea…
DPH Reports Nine New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak Total to 185
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting nine new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina…
BBB Awards Applications Close January 5
RALEIGH, N.C. (December 31, 2025) – Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Carolinas (BBB) will be closing applications for all BBB awards and recognitions this coming Monday. All awards and scholarship…
PHOTO GALLERY: 8th Grade Volleyball Night
8th grade volleyball night against Darlington Michelle B-team girls Honored were: Briana Huggins #15, Averi McNeil #19, Jennifer Marita #12, Zakeria Drawhorn #7, and Maddilyn Arnette #2. Coaches: Michelle Keyes-Gibbons,…
Jerome McQueen and AcaSTEMics
At the announcement of the Arclin expansion last year, Arclin announced a new collaboration with Dillon-founded STEM nonprofit AcaSTEMics. What is AcaSTEMics, and who is behind it? AcaSTEMics is the…
Man With Dillon Ties Earns Gold Medal
Did you know that someone with Dillon ties competed in the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan? T’Mars McCallum Jr. was part of the gold medal winning team from the…
Sausage Stuffed Red Potatoes Will Soon Become A Game-Day Staple
Healthy eating is on the minds of many people at the start of a new year. Appetizers, sandwiches and other game day offerings often prioritize taste over nutrition. However, by…
New Year’s Day Prayer Service Held At Dillon County Courthouse
VIDEO Video by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC New Year’s Day Prayer Service 2026 at the Dillon County Courthouse hosted by the Dillon County Ministers Alliance PHOTO GALLERY Photos…
New Year’s Day Prayer Service Held at Latta Gazebo
The Dillon County Christian Ministers Alliance held their second prayer service today in Latta. The first one was in Lake View earlier this morning. The final one today will be…
New Year’s Day Prayer Service Held At Page’s Mill Pond
Prayer Service was held at Page’s Mill Pond in Lake View on New Year’s Day, January 1, at 11:00 a.m. Dr. James Orr began withe the reading of Psalm 65…
IceCats End 2025 With Big Win Over Danbury
FLORENCE, SC – Five Pee Dee IceCats players had multi-point nights and Roberto Gonzalez made 21 saves in a 4-1 win over the Danbury Hat Tricks to wrap the 2025…
Slow Cooking Beef Stew Is A Go-To Option For Busy Home Cooks
Slow cooking is appealing for a number of reasons. Busy home cooks know that slow cooking ensures a homecooked meal is ready and waiting when arriving home from work. And…