Stats Shared For Dillon vs. Marion on Thursday, September 12
The Dillon Wildcats had 52 total plays while the Marion Swamp Foxes had 55 total plays. Dillon had a total of 414 yards, and Marion had a total of 125…
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Breaking News: Shooting Reported In Area of Latta Arms Apartments
The Dillon County News has heard reports of a shooting in the area of Latta Arms Apartments. No further information is available at this time. Posted at 9:30 p.m. on…
89-Year-Old Alton Finklea Talks About Latta As A Boy Growing Up
Eighty-nine-year-old Alton Finklea talks about his family and Latta as a boy growing up. He turns 90 years old on November 10th and is one of a handful of citizens…
Mullins Auctioneers Get 6-0 Win Over Latta
The Mullins Auctioneers won 6-0 over the Latta Vikings in a low-scoring contest in varsity football played in Latta on Friday, September 13. Ryan Perritt took the opening kickoff for…
Races Held At Gia’s Training Center
Gia’s Training Center held races on Saturday, September 14th at the South of the Border Track. This was an all-day event. There was plenty of food on hand as well…
IN MEMORIAM: Albert J. Herring, Jr.
Albert J. Herring, Jr., 68, passed away at the McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee September 11, 2024. Funeral services will be held privately by the family with…
Taxpayer Advocate To Visit SCDOR Offices Statewide
Beginning September 23, the SCDOR’s Taxpayer Advocate will visit SCDOR offices across the state to help taxpayers resolve their state tax issues in person. The Taxpayer Advocate will be available…
EDITORIAL: Transparency Builds Trust Between Charities and Donors
By South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond Charitable solicitations have evolved dramatically over the years. While charitable appeals used to come mostly through phone calls or mail, today you…
WEATHER ALERT: Homegrown Storm Possible Early Next Week
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources With Hurricane Francine coming and going over the last week, we only have newly named…
IN MEMORIAM: Tammy Ann Williamson Parker
DILLON – Tammy Ann Williamson Parker, 57, passed away at Pruitt Healthcare in Dillon September 12, 2024. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 14, 2024 in Greenlawn…
IN MEMORIAM: Charles Lester Simpson
Charles Lester Simpson, 39, passed away September 10, 2024. Funeral services will be announced by the family at a later date. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Dillon, SC….
Dillon Defeats Marion 48-7 In Varsity Football
The Dillon Wildcats defeated the Marion Swamp Foxes 48-7 in varsity football action played in Dillon on Thursday, September 12. Dillon’s Stephen Rojas kicked off to Marion to begin the…
Lake View Wins 41-14 Over Scott’s Branch
The Lake View Wild Gators won 41-14 over the Scott’s Branch Eagles in varsity football action played in Summerton, S.C., on Thursday, September 12. With about a minute left in…
Dr. Louis Edwards Honored as MUSC’s 2023-2024 Preceptor of the Year
Dr. Charles Louis Edwards, Assistant Medical Director of Emergency Services at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (CPRMC), has been recognized as the 2023-2024 Preceptor of the Year by the Medical…
Marlboro County Defeats Boom Squad 28-0
Marlboro County defeated the Boom Squad 28-0 in 11- and 12-year old tackle football played in Dillon on Monday, September 9, at the City of Dillon Recreational Football Field. Marlboro…
Marlboro County Defeats Mike McRae 26-0
Marlboro County defeated Mike McRae & Son Landscaping 26-0 in the 9- and 10-year old division of tackle football played at the City of Dillon Recreational Field on Monday, September…
Dillon Wildcats Defeat Wilson In JV Football
The Dillon Wildcats defeated the Wilson Tigers 34-14 in junior varsity football action played in Dillon on Thursday, September 5. Wilson took the opening kickoff and quickly picked up 2…