DHEC Encourages Beachgoers To Safely Enjoy and Protect SC Beaches
COLUMBIA — May to October is a busy time for South Carolina beaches, when residents and visitors flock to the coast to enjoy one of South Carolina’s greatest and most…
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Public Feedback Requested By Department Of Public Safety
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety seeks to meet and maintain the standards outlined by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). To help meet…
Lake View Softball Stats For 2024 Released
The Lake View Softball Stats for 2024 have been released. Raven Locklear ended career with 709 strikeouts and 102 wins. Raven made North/South Caws All Star Game, Team 1 All…
IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Lonnie Ray Starnes
Dr. Lonnie Ray Starnes, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior May 24, 2024. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 27, at 2:00 PM in the Kannaday…
Fire Occurs On Oscar Drive
A fire occurred on Oscar Drive. The Dillon County News is told that everyone got out safely. (Photos by Mackie Adams)
Memorial Day Honors Those Who Lost Their Lives In Service To Our Country
Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May across the United States. The proximity of Memorial Day to the summer solstice has led many to view the…
Detective Troy Jones Is Sheriff Office’s ‘Top Shot’ In Spring Qualification
Sheriff Hamilton congratulates Detective Troy Jones on being the recipient of the “Top Shot” award for the Spring 2024 firearms qualification. Detective Jones had the highest qualification score of all…
Sweet Country Coleslaw Is A Versatile Dish
Coleslaw is a staple of backyard cookouts and picnics. Coleslaw is considered a Dutch food, though there are mentions of a similar cabbage dish served in Ancient Rome. The word…
Jalynn McKenzie Promoted To Corporal At Detention Center
Jalynn McKenzie has been promoted to Corporal at the Dillon County Detention Center. Corporal McKenzie graduated from Latta High School in 2022 and began working at Dillon County Detention Center…
Michael Barfield Promoted To Detective At Sheriff’s Office
Michael Barfield has been promoted detective in the Criminal Investigations Division of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Barfield has over 22 years of experience. Detective Barfield began his career…
Slide These Pork Slider Sandwiches Into Meal Plans
Sliders are pint-sized sandwiches that pack a wallop of flavor into each bite. There are different stories regarding how sliders came to be. Some posit that the name came from…
Lt. Terry McArthur Celebrates 25 Years Of Service At Detention Center
Lt. Terry McArthur recently celebrated his 25th year of service at the Dillon County Detention Center on May 15. Lt. McArthur has been loyal to Dillon County, serving all of…
New Housing Development Coming To Oak Grove Area
By Betsy Finklea Dillon County District Four Councilman T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea announces that a new housing development is coming to the Oak Grove area. The development will be located on…
Several Gather For Coffee And Talk
Coffee and Talk was held today (Wednesday morning) at the City of Dillon Visitor’s Center. Guests enjoyed beverages from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee and breakfast casserole, honeybun cake, and more. Guests…
Pastor James Orr and The Gideons International Hold Special Prayer for Sheriff’s Office
Pastor James Orr and the Gideons International had special prayer for the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, May 22, at the Dillon Judicial Center on the Old Latta Highway,…
DEATH NOTICES: 5/22/2024
Funeral Service for Mr. Gregory McCollum will be Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Magnolia Stateline AME Church at 2:30 PM, located at 1021 Red Road, Hamer, SC 29547. Burial will…
Latta Community Gets New U-Haul Dealer at J&H Truck Service
LATTA, S.C. (May 21, 2024) — U-Haul Co. of South Carolina, Inc. is pleased to announce that J&H Truck Service and auto repair signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer…
Flags Placed On Graves Of Veterans At Several Cemeteries
Members of the Dillon American Legion Post along with members of the Dillon County Republican Party placed flags on the graves of veterans at several cemeteries this past weekend. Flags…