Latta Shuts Out Lowcountry Leadership 12-0
The Latta Lady Vikings shut out the Lowcountry Leadership Lady Gators 12-0 on Friday, May 3, in a game played at Meggitt, S.C. Latta’s Maddie Berry pitched the run-ruled 5-inning…
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Sheriff’s Office and First Baptist Ladies Auxiliary Team Up To Provide Care Packages For Those In Need
The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office and First Baptist Church of Dillon have teamed up to provide care packages for those who are in need. Approximately 30 care packages containing toiletries,…
McLeod Health Dillon Earns An ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
DILLON – May 2, 2024 – McLeod Health Dillon earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D”…
April Pelt To Be Among Honorees At Clemson University Spring Awards
Faculty, staff and students will be honored at the 2024 University Spring Awards ceremony and reception at Clemson University from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 6 at the Owen…
Complaints Lead To Arrest
The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office has received several complaints about the sale of illegal narcotics taking place at a residence located at 642 Freddie Loop, Dillon. These complaints led to…
Quick Actions Of Law Enforcement Spare Innocent People During Shooting At Food Lion Parking Lot
On Friday, April 26th, 2024 at around 1:53 pm, Cpl. Kernard McLellan was going to Subway, on Radford Blvd, beside Food Lion. As Cpl. McLellan exited his vehicle, he heard…
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges
A recent traffic stop led to drug charges. On April 22, 2024, Deputy T. Cox was on patrol on Pleasant Hill Road when he observed a vehicle cross the center…
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help In Burglaries At A&B Country Kitchen
Two burglaries have occurred at the A&B Country Kitchen in Latta in two weeks, and the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to solve these burglaries….
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo With Food
Cinco de Mayo is a relatively insignificant holiday on the Mexican calendar. However, among Americans, Cinco de Mayo has become an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture and cuisine. Each year…
Army Chaplain Prays For Active Duty Military And Veterans At Prayer Service
LIFT OF THE WORD – LIGHT UP THE WORLD (2nd Samuel): The Ministers of Dillon County Organization came together at noontime today at the front steps of the county courthouse…
Important Dates For The Upcoming June 11th Primary
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 2, 2024) –As South Carolina prepares for the 2024 June Primaries and Runoffs, the State Election Commission wants to highlight some essential dates and deadlines for voters…
Marquita Britton Announces Candidacy For Dillon County Clerk Of Court
Marquita Britton announces her candidacy for Dillon County Clerk of Court. I am a proud native of Dillon County, shaped by the values and experiences of our vibrant community. I…
May Is South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month
COLUMBIA – Governor Henry McMaster has officially declared May as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, county emergency managers, the National Weather Service, and all…
Mike Burch Running As Republican For Fourth Circuit Solicitor
My name is Mike Burch, and I am running as a Republican for Solicitor in the Fourth Judicial Circuit. I am a lifelong resident of Pageland, a tenth-generation South Carolinian,…
Dr. Philip Fulmer Among Honorees Of Noteworthy FMU Alumni
Francis Marion University recently honored noteworthy alumni at an awards ceremony. Dr. Shirley Bausmith (’91, ‘94) was recognized as the university’s 2024 Outstanding Alumnus. Bausmith received her undergraduate degree in…
Senator Williams Among Those Participating In Ceremonial Academic Building Groundbreaking At S.C. State
By Sam Watson ORANGEBURG, S.C. – As South Carolina State University ceremonially broke ground on its new academic building recently, President Alexander Conyers took note of the unusually large number…
Report Of Fatal Wreck On Highway 301 South
BREAKING NEWS! May 2, 1:00 p.m. There is a report of a fatal wreck on Highway 301 South near Sellers. Unofficial reports indicate that one person may be dead, that…
SC State Senior Named Student Advocate of the Year by Speech-Language and Hearing Organization
By Sam Watson ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University senior speech pathology and audiology major Levette S. McRae recently was named the Student Advocate of the Year at the…