Latta Middle School Holds Quarter 2 PBIS Celebration
On Thursday, January 15, Latta Middle School held our Quarter 2 PBIS Celebration! We recognized 240 students who met behavior expectations with nachos and cheese and free time in the…
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Latta Middle School Holds Spelling Bee
Latta Middle School held its schoolwide Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 20. Grade-level winners competed for the opportunity to represent LMS at the regional Spelling Bee in March. This year’s…
Winter Weather Prompts Continued Preparedness in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Winter weather is expected to move into South Carolina on Saturday evening into Monday morning, bringing ice, sleet, snow and freezing temperatures. The South Carolina Emergency Management…
Duke Energy Urges Carolinas Customers To Prepare for Multi-day Power Outages from Winter Storm Fern
Our Duke Energy teams continue to monitor this weekend’s impending weather. Like your communities, we are utilizing this time to prepare based on the current forecasts. Below is the current…
Help For Veterans Holds Monthly Food Giveaway
Help for Veterans held their monthly food giveaway today at Hamer Church of God. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Dillon County Fire Station 2 Responds To Two-Vehicle Collision
At approximately 4:33 p.m., Dillon County Fire Station 2 was dispatched to the area of Elberry Road and Highway 38 in reference to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision. Engine 2…
Town Of Latta Gives Storm Preparedness Update
FROM THE TOWN OF LATTA As we continue to monitor the potential for severe weather, the Town is actively preparing to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. Below…
Free Gardening Workshop Planned
If you’re in the Dillon County area and are interested in learning about vegetable and flower gardening, Lucille Schauer will be hosting a FREE workshop for learn about preparing spring…
Armed Robbery and Kidnapping Guilty Plea Results in 20-Year Prison Sentence
A defendant involved in a violent armed robbery and kidnapping incident has been sentenced to prison following a guilty plea in court. Charles Allen Cribb pled guilty to Armed Robbery…
Green Sea Floyds Defeats Lake View Varsity Boys
The visiting Green Sea Floyds Trojans varsity boys defeated the Lake View Wild Gators in Lake View on Tuesday, January 20. Although Lake View managed to get the opening tip-off…
Lady Wildcats Return Home With Win Over Waccamaw
The Dillon Lady Wildcats returned home on Tuesday, January 20, with a 67-50 win over the Waccamaw Lady Warriors of Pawley’s Island. Dillon led 19-9 after the first quarter of…
Lake View Girls Hand Green Sea Floyds a 49-39 Loss
The Lake View Lady Wild Gators handed the visiting Green Sea Floyds Lady Trojans a 49-39 loss in varsity basketball action played in Lake View on Tuesday, January 20. The…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces State’s Price Gouging Law In Effect
COLUMBIA, S.C. –South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency…
WEATHER ALERT: Weekend Winter Storm Update, 1/21/2026
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Weekend Winter Storm Update Key Points: A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for much of northern South Carolina,…
Duke Energy Actively Watching The Weather
From Duke Energy Good afternoon! Below is the current weather information from our meteorologists. A cold front approaches from the west Thursday night and crosses the region on Friday bringing…
SC Secretary of State Launches Online Trademark Registration System
COLUMBIA, SC—Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office has launched a new online registration system for trademarks, service marks, and livestock brands. “As Secretary of…
Guardian ad Litem Training Begins March 2, 2026
DILLON, SC – January 21, 2026 — The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem (GAL) Program invites community members to become volunteer advocates for children who have experienced abuse or…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Issues Public Safety Advisory Ahead of Winter Storm
COLUMBIA, S.C. – As a significant winter storm is forecast to impact South Carolina later this week, Attorney General Alan Wilson is urging residents to take immediate precautions to protect…