Latta Elementary School Art Contest Winners Announced
It is with great pleasure that we share with you all the winners of the LES Art Contest. Mrs. Shaul was sent a coloring book page of the “Viking” head….
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Michaela Hayes Competes At 2-25 Big South Indoor Track and Field Championship
Michaela Hayes competed in the first day of the 2025 Big South Indoor Track & Field Championships on Friday, February 28, and captured a PR honor in the 400 m!…
Emma Bley Is Latta High School’s First Ever Student To Earn An Equestrian Scholarship
Latta High School Athletic Director Robbie Brown was thrilled to announce the first-ever Latta High School student to sign for an Equestrian scholarship as Emma Bley signed with St. Andrews…
Pee Dee Academy Hands Dillon Christian A Loss
The visiting Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles returned home to Mullins on Tuesday, March 4, with a 14-2 run-ruled shortened game. The Warriors found themselves trailing 13-0 after one and…
Be on Guard Against Tax Identity Theft and Scams
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Protect your tax refund and your personal information from falling into the hands of criminals. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the South Carolina…
VIDEO: Marion County Council Meeting-February 27, 2025
Marion County Council Meeting held on 2-27-2025 at 7 p.m.
McLeod Health Dillon Nurse Honored With DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses
March 5, 2025 (Dillon, SC) – Bambi Flowers, RN, of McLeod Health Dillon was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY…
VIDEO: James Lockemy’s 250 Presentation on Hulin’s Mill and The Killing Of Kourtney
VIDEO: James Lockemy’s 250 Presentation on Hulin’s Mill and The Killing Of Kourtney
Latta Schools Hosts State Superintendent of Education
Latta was proud to host State Superintendent Ellen Weaver on her recent visit, February 18, 2025. This visit allowed our educators and students to showcase all the different programs we…
Students From Villanova University And Siena College Spending Break Working On Dillon County’s First Habitat For Humanity House
By Betsy Finklea Students from Villanova University and Siena College are in Lake View this week volunteering their time to work on Dillon County’s first Habitat for Humanity home, which…
Domestic Violence Call Leads To Arrest On Multiple Charges
From The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office On March 3rd, 2025, Dillon County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Lake View area of Dillon County, in reference to a domestic violence call…
WEATHER ALERT: Strong Winds, Severe Thunderstorms, Possible Tornadoes Wednesday
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: -Winds will become strong tonight as a cold front approaches South Carolina. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph may…
Wilton Bass Speaks To Mount Calvary Baptist Brotherhood
Mount Calvary Baptist Church held Brotherhood, WMU, and BYU meetings on Monday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. After a delicious meal and fellowship in the Mount Calvary Family Life Center,…
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Aynor Woman For Exploitation Of Vulnerable Adult, Financial Transaction Card Theft, and Other Charges
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division has arrested Wendy Rabon Shaw, 57, of Aynor. Shaw is charged with Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult, Financial Transaction Card Theft, Financial…
City of Dillon Street Department Prunes Trees At City-County Complex
The City of Dillon Street Department pruning trees at the Dillon City-County Complex. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC
Burt Rogers On The Job On His First Official Day As Dillon City Manager
Burt Rogers is on the job on his first official day as Dillon City Manager. Rogers is a graduate of Francis Marion University. He began his employment with the City…
WEATHER ALERT: Severe Storm Risk Late Tuesday Night and Wednesday
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office First, I’ll sympathize with those affected by this weekend’s wildfires. I have an elderly aunt who lives near Myrtle Beach…
Outgoing Dillon City Manager Glen Wagner Honored With Retirement Celebration
By Betsy Finklea Retiring City Manager Glen Wagner was honored on Monday, March 3, with a retirement celebration at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. The location was appropriate as…