Latta’s Downtown Decorated For Fall
Downtown Latta is decorated for fall. The Latta Revitalization Commission decorates the town for fall every year. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC Click to enlarge…
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A Sneak Peek At The City of Dillon Police Department Renovation
By Betsy Finklea The City of Dillon Police Department will soon have a new location. The old First Bank Building, also known to some as the South Carolina National Bank…
Lake View Police Department Hosts National Night Out Celebration
The Lake View Police Department hosted their first annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday night. There were public safety vehicles on display, a movie, an inflatable, and many more…
Pee Dee Coalition And Volunteers ‘Paint The Town Purple’
The Pee Dee Coalition and volunteers met at the fountain at South Plaza to “Paint The Town Purple.” Their first order of business was to turn the water “purple” in…
CITY OF DILLON WELLNESS CENTER: Pickleball, Basketball, Walking, Exercise, Weights, and More
The City of Dillon Wellness Center offers Pickleball, basketball, walking, exercise, weights, and more. There is something for everyone. The Wellness Center is open 7 days a week. Join us…
DEATH NOTICES: 10/1/2024
Ronald S. Moore transitioned on Friday, September 27th 2024 in Paterson, New Jersey. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements. * Joyce Bruce transitioned…
Senior Citizens Have Great Time At City of Dillon Wellness Center
There’s something for everyone at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. Senior citizens are shown having fun at one of the City of Dillon activities. PHOTO GALLERY Click to enlarge…
Yellow Jessamine Garden Club Learns About Propagating Plants At Meeting
The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club held its October 1st meeting at the home of President Mary Ricks. She opened the meeting by introducing a new member and visitor to active…
Dillon County 4-H Fishing Club Meets
The Dillon County 4-H Fishing Club met Saturday and held an outing at Huggins Family Pond in Lake View. Before fishing, they met at Hayes Gun Co. to spend time…
A Decade of HOPE Celebrated for the Helping Oncology Patients Everyday (HOPE) Fund
An Evening of Hope to benefit the HOPE Fund at the McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research was held on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Francis Marion University…
Helpful SSI Changes Reducing Customer Burden Take Effect
Social Security Administration policy updates that expand access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in line with the law go into effect today. The agency no longer includes food in In-Kind…
Dalcho Lodge 160 In Latta Presents Service Awards
District Deputy Grand Master Gary Cook and Worshipful Master Tim George presented O.C. Lane with his 50 year service award and Tracy F. “Buzzy” Finklea with his 60 year service…
Virtual Reality Flight Training Program Introduced To Schools, Local Officials
By Betsy Finklea Marion County Airport Director Charles Taylor held a meeting at the Marion County School District Office today, Tuesday, October 1, to introduce the Virtual Reality Flight Training…
Red and Alice Hopkins Honored At Reception For 50th Anniversary
Edward (Red) & Alice Hopkins were honored at a reception on September 14, 2024 at Little Rock Baptist Church. This was a celebration of their 50th Anniversary. They were married…
Mullins Wins Tobacco Bowl, 20-6, Over Marion
The Mullins Auctioneers won 20-6 over the Marion Swamp Foxes in varsity football played on Monday, September 30, in Marion. The Auctioneers kicked off to the Swamp Foxes to begin…
IN MEMORIAM: Ronald Lee Turbeville
Ronald Lee Turbeville, 65, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 at the Pruitt Health in Dillon. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Cooper Funeral…
SCDOT To Shift Traffic, Permanently Close I-26 On-Ramps at Bush River Road
COLUMBIA (October 1, 2024) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will permanently close the I-26 on-ramps at Bush River Road starting October 1, at 9 p.m. Drivers will use…
Marion County Collecting Items For Hurricane Helene Victims In Saluda County
Marion County is collecting items for Hurricane Helene victims in Saluda County. Here are the details above.