Dillon Second Baptist Church Getting New Roof
Dillon Second Baptist Church is getting a new roof. Work has been going on this week replacing the roof. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC Click…
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Braxton L. Hunt of Rowland Earns Degree from University of Maryland Global Campus
ADELPHI, MD (07/24/2024)– Braxton L. Hunt of Rowland, earned a(n) Bachelor of Science in Computer Networks and Cybersecurity from University of Maryland Global Campus in spring 2024. Hunt was one…
Pizza Hut Opens New Store in Dillon: Emphasizing Convenience
DILLON, SC– Pizza Hut is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Dillon, South Carolina. Conveniently located at 1123 Highway 301, the new store is set…
Miss Genesis Anderson and Mr. Dylan Rogers Exchange Wedding Vows
On the eighth of June in two thousand and twenty-four, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny and Connie Anderson of Latta announce the marriage of their daughter, Genesis Anderson of Latta, to…
Lightning Strikes Steeple At Dillon First Baptist Church
Lightning struck the steeple at Dillon First Baptist Church on Tuesday evening. (Photos by Mackie Adams)
New Principal And Assistant Principal Announced At Gordon Elementary
Shannon Berry has been named the new principal and Candice Bohachic has been named the assistant principal at Gordon Elementary School in Dillon for the 2024-2025 school year. Berry served…
Second Reading Of Ordinance To Allow Voters To Decide On Sunday Alcohol Sales To Take Place July 24th
By Betsy Finklea The second reading of an ordinance to allow voters to decide whether or not they want Sunday alcohol sales will be held at the Dillon County Council’s…
Adventure Begins at Your Library
By Christina H. Fowler Summer Reading has come to an end at the Dillon County Library System. This year’s Summer Reading theme was Adventure Begins at your Library. The Dillon…
FDTC Announces President’s And Dean’s Lists For Spring 2024
Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) is pleased to announce the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the college’s Spring 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, students must be enrolled…
DPH Reminds Parents to Get Children Vaccinated Ahead of Upcoming School Year
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ahead of the 2024-25 school year, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with all…
MOVING IN: New Dillon Elementary School Passes Inspection And Moving In Begins
The Dillon Elementary School has passed inspection, and the final touches are underway prior to the opening of the school on Monday, August 5, with Principal Jan Powers-Penuel at the…
IN MEMORIAM: Frances Fulmer
MARION – Mrs. Frances Fulmer, 89, passed away Sunday July 21, 2024, following an illness. Born August 6, 1934 in Newberry County, Mrs. Fulmer was one of ten children born…
The Coordinating Council for Workforce Development Approves Unified State Plan for Education and Workforce
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Coordinating Council for Workforce Development has completed and approved the inaugural Unified State Plan for Education and Workforce Development. The Unified State Plan provides a…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Warns About Scammers Claiming To Be With Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Attorney General Alan Wilson is warning people about a scam in which people claim to be members of his office’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force or local police in…
BBB Warns Consumers About Scams During the Olympic Games
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (July 23, 2024) – The Olympics are upon us, and many eyes are on Paris and the athletes representing their countries. Amidst all the distractions, BBB warns…
FMU Releases Spring 2024 Semester President’s, Dean’s Lists
Francis Marion University named 440 full-time students and 47 part-time students to its President’s List for the Spring 2024 semester. In addition, 461 full-time students and 52 part-time students made…
USFA Reauthorization Further Advances 50 Years of Fire Service to Nation
WASHINGTON – Early this month, President Biden signed a bill reauthorizing the United States Fire Administration (USFA) through September 30, 2028. For 50 years, USFA has been working for a…
Miss South Carolina USA Gracen Grainger To Compete For Miss USA On August 4th
Miss South Carolina USA Gracen Grainger will soon be competing for the title of Miss USA. The 73rd Miss USA Pageant, where Gracen will be competing for the title of…