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Country cooking often is associated with southern cooking, at least in the United States. Recipes feature no-nonsense meals made of unassuming ingredients that are often locally sourced. Various dishes are…
Mark Knockemus grades a lot of papers. Forgoing the calculator, the Northeastern Technical College English Instructor breaks out the pencil and paper and calculates that the average semester sees about…
Lennow Scott passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Pruitt Health in Dillon, SC. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements.
By Betsy Finklea The date of completion for the new elementary school in Dillon District Four has changed from June 27th to July 10th. Currently, the groundwork is being done,…
FLORENCE, S.C. — John Henry Stack, 76, of Myrtle Beach, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison after being convicted of committing a 2023 bank robbery. At the time…
The Mullins Police Department along with Marion Sheriff’s Department responded to a shooting in progress early this Sunday morning on Barns Street, located in the City of Mullins. Law enforcement…
By Betsy Finklea Clear book bags are coming in Dillon District Four. At the board’s June meeting, Jackie Hayes said that clear book bags are going to be highly recommended…
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon High School Band will be getting new uniforms for the 2025-2026 season. Board member Mike McRae, seconded by Board member Alex Lewis, made the motion…
By Betsy Finklea The annual Isham and Mary Hays Watson Descendants Association Reunion was held on Sunday, June 23, at Antioch Church in Sellers. The 90+ degree temperatures didn’t discourage…
The Let It SHINE For Collin 5K Glow Run was held on Saturday, June 22, at Latta Baptist Church. The event was a fundraiser for Collin Fore, a baby who…
The South Carolina Democratic Party upheld the coroner’s election in Marion County on Saturday. Jerry Richardson won the race over Kendra Fling, 3,103 to 2,799 on Tuesday, June 11th. On…
Foodies who enjoy foods typically associated with the southeastern United States can indulge that passion in the comforts of their own kitchens. This recipe for “Southern-Style Buttermilk Fried Chicken” from…
People were out enjoying the Amazing Grace Park in Marion on Saturday. Kids enjoyed the educational playground including the giant Swamp Fox, while others gathered around the picnic area, took…
Farm Day was held at the Marion County Museum on Saturday, June 22nd. There were several interesting displays on the lawn where one could see a blacksmith, learn how candles,…
By Betsy Finklea Annie Smith, director of the Dillon County Boys and Girls Youth Center, spoke to the Dillon County Council at a recent meeting about making Dillon County smoke-free…
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County Council received a clean, unmodified opinion on their 2023 audit report recently. Auditor William Hancock of The Brittingham Group made the presentation. The auditor…
On June 18th, 2024, around 11:05 a.m., deputies responded to Florence Avenue in the Dillon community in reference to a victim who had been shot. Upon their arrival, they located…
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held its annual DUI Enforcement Recognition and Target Zero Challenge ceremony today in Columbia. NASCAR driver Ross Chastain provided special remarks….