Wayne Green Presents Plaques To Dillon County Council
Wayne Green presented plaques to the Dillon County Council Wednesday at their meeting for their support of youth at Green Brothers Karate. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County…
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DC Bridge Builders Visit Art Exhibit Of Professor Felton Eaddy
DC Bridge Builders went to the City of Dillon Visitor Center for an event with Professor Felton Eaddy. Eaddy has had his personal art collection on display at the Visitor…
Marion HMRA’s Chili Cook-off and Car Show Held
The Marion HMRA’s Chili Cook-off and Car Show was held today in downtown Marion. There was plenty of chili to sample, music by the Level 10 Band, food trucks, vendors,…
Philip Simmons Wins 2 A Lower State Championship Over Mullins
The Philip Simmons Iron Horses won the 2 A Lower State Championship over the Mullins Auctioneers in varsity basketball action played at the Florence Civic Center on Saturday, February 28….
Having A Ball At The Mall
Rev. Larry Williams and the Christian Jubilee performing outside of Belk in the Magnolia Mall. They will be returning soon so be on the look out for the announcement, and…
Marion Man Charged With Domestic Violence First Degree and Other Charges
Bennie Tyrone Davis, Jr., age 37, of Marion, has been arrested by deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Davis is charged with domestic violence 1st degree, possession of a…
Dillon School District Four Deploys ZeroEyes’ Proactive Security Solution to Mitigate Gun-Related Violence
PHILADELPHIA, February 24, 2026 — ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn the full US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced…
MINUTES: Latta School Board, February 10, 2026
LATTA SCHOOL BOARD Minutes February 10, 2026 (Minutes submitted are unofficial until approved at the next month’s regular monthly meeting.) The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular…
Latta’s Got Talent Set For March 5th
Come out and join us for Latta’s Got Talent! This event will take place Thursday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPAC. Admission will be $5. We hope to…
VIDEO: Marion County Council Meeting, 2-26-2026
Marion County Council Meeting held on 2-26-2026 at 7 p.m. Please note: During the live stream of the meeting, audio will only be active while the County Council is in…
Information Given About Alcohol Server Training Deadline
On Wednesday, February 25, Rep. Weston Newton introduced House Joint Resolution 5261 to extend the alcohol server training deadline to May 1, 2026. The House passed the Joint Resolution on…
Marion County Council Honors Mrs. Elista H. Smith
FROM MARION COUNTY During the Marion County Council meeting, Marion County Attorney Charles L. “Chuck” McLain, III, along with County Council, proudly presented a Resolution honoring Mrs. Elista H. Smith…
Defendant Sentenced to 10 Years for Copper Theft and Damage to Duke Energy Substation
DILLON COUNTY, S.C. — Ronnie Summerford was sentenced to ten (10) years in prison following a guilty plea entered Tuesday in Dillon County General Sessions Court before the Honorable Judge…
FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 6 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 985; Additional School, Public Exposures Identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting six new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in…
US Senator Lindsey Graham Secures $1.5 Million for NETC Marlboro County Campus
Northeastern Technical College (NETC) received exciting news following the recent National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Interim President Erin Fann and NETC Area Commission Vice-Chair Shaquite Pegues met with staff…
Miller, Isgett Awarded 2026 Marion Medallions
Francis Marion University and the Morning News presented this year’s Marion Medallion awards at a ceremony held at the FMU Performing Arts Center on February 27, 2026. Michael Miller, President…
Mandatory Parking Decals, University ID Display Required As SC State Expands Security Measures
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers on Friday announced additional security measures, including mandatory parking decals and a requirement that student university IDs be displayed or…
Military Magnet Academy Defeats Latta Vikings 76-29
The Military Magnet Academy Lady Eagles defeated the Latta Lady Vikings 76-29 in the South Carolina High School League Lower State 1 A game played on Friday, February 27, at…