FBI Columbia Accepting Teen Academy Applications
The FBI Columbia Field Office is accepting applications for the upcoming annual Teen Academy this summer. This year’s academy will be held June 23-24 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m….
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Residents Can Help DPH Track West Nile Virus by 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 and summer by submitting certain species of dead birds for…
Dillon County Residents Invited To Participate in Walk With Pride For A Healthy Life Community Walking Program
Dillon County residents are invited to participate in the Walk With Pride for a Healthy Life Community Walking Program. Program Purpose and Community Impact The Walk With Pride For A…
Potentially Contaminated Infant Formula Still on Market
S.C. Department of Agriculture Urges Businesses, Food Banks to Check Facilities for Recalled ByHeart Product COLUMBIA – Following notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that a recalled infant…
NSP Panels Establishes Operations In Marion County
COLUMBIA, S.C. — NSP Panels, an acoustic panel manufacturer, today announced it is establishing operations in Marion County. The company’s $4.75 million investment will create 63 new jobs. Offering both…
FMU African-American Faculty and Staff Coalition Celebrates 25 Years of Scholarship Support
Francis Marion University’s African-American Faculty and Staff Coalition (AAFSC) recently celebrated 25 years of advancing student success through scholarship support during its annual event held at the FMU Performing Arts…
South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs Says Fewer South Carolina Residents Impacted by Security Breaches in 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The number of South Carolinians impacted by security breaches declined by 56 percent over the past year. During 2025, 99 businesses reported breaches to the South Carolina…
NETC Athlete of the Month: John Bohachic
DILLON — John Bohachic is a junior baseball player at Dillon High School, where he has played baseball since his parents started him playing in tee-ball at age 4. Some…
NETC Athlete of the Month: Morgan Leonard
DILLON — Morgan Leonard is a senior student athlete at Dillon High School, where she has participated in several team sports since the seventh grade. She’s played softball, soccer, Volleyball,…
NETC Athlete of the Month: Heath Mew
LATTA — Heath Mew is a senior and former two-sport athlete at Latta High School, where he played baseball and basketball before switching to only playing Golf for his senior…
NETC Athlete of the Month: Kate Gasque
LATTA – Kate Gasque is a senior student athlete at Latta High School, where she has been a member of the cheerleading squad since the eighth grade. She started on…
SCDNR’s Chief of Wildlife Named to National Hall of Fame
By Dr. Tom Mullikin, SCDNR Director In the world of wildlife conservation, few honors carry the weight of induction into the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative Hall of Fame. Reserved…
Dillon Rotary Club Presents Dictionaries To Dillon Elementary Third Graders
Members of the Dillon Rotary Club presented dictionaries to the 3rd graders at Dillon Elementary.
Women’s Missionary Union of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Hold Gathering
By Chris Jackson The Women’s Missionary Union (WMU) of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church gathered for their monthly meeting Tuesday, enjoying a time of fellowship, study, and meaningful discussion centered on…
Veterans Of Year Present Challenge Coin
FLORENCE LITTLE THEATRE: VOYs John Harlow (Left) and James E. Lockemy (Right) presented a Dillon County SC Veterans of the Year Challenge Coin to play Director Meggie Baker Daniel (Center)…
Work Ongoing At Railroad Station
More work at the Railroad Station (Amtrak). (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
IN MEMORIAM: Stephen Paul Rouse
Hemingway, SC–Stephen Paul Rouse, 47, husband of Jewell Altman Rouse, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at MUSC Health Black River after a brief illness. A beloved son of…
Latta Elementary Student Council Recognizes Staff Members With Special Treat
On Tuesday, March 17th, LES Student Council took time to recognize all staff members with a special treat and message. “We would Crumbl without you,” was the message shared throughout…