DEATH NOTICES: 7/22/2024
DEATH NOTICES Bertha Alford passed on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at McLeod Medical Center-Dillon, SC. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements. The family…
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Dillon County Farmers Market To Celebrate National Farmers Market Week From August 4-10
Dillon County Farmers Market joins markets across the country in celebrating National Farmers Market Week from August 4-10, 2024. Farmers markets foster shared values between community members and farmers which…
Jerrion Ross Named Youth Of The Year By Body of God by Faith Apostolic, Inc.
Congratulations to Mr. Jerrion Ross. He has been named “Youth of the Year” on behalf of Body of God by Faith Apostolic, Inc. Mr. Jerrion Ross raised over three hundred…
CareSouth Carolina CEO Ann Lewis Honored at the Mary Dean Brewer Women of Distinction Awards
CareSouth Carolina is proud to announce that its CEO, Ann Lewis, was recognized as one of the honorees at the prestigious Mary Dean Brewer Women of Distinction Awards held on…
Thirteenth Annual Harnethea B. Manning Scholarship Musical Held
The 13th Annual Harnethea B. Manning Scholarship Musical was held at Brandi’s Banquet Hall on May 4, 2024. The program was opened with a prelude by Second Chance and the…
Dillon County Fire Hosts Wildland Urban Interface Structure Protection Class
Dillon County Fire hosted 1182: Wildland Urban Interface Structure Protection today, Saturday, July 20. Dillon County was represented well with firefighters from Stations 1,2,3, Floyd Dale and the City of…
Dillon County And Dillon CIty Firefighters Begin HazMat Operations Training
Earlier this week, eleven total Dillon County and Dillon City Firefighters began HazMat Operations, and many of those students will be in class the rest of the year working toward…
Man Charged With B&E Of A Motor Vehicle, Possession Of Stolen Goods, and Other Charges
The Rowland Police Department has been conducting an ongoing investigation into several motor vehicle break-ins and thefts. During the course of the investigation, 24 year-old Flemming Tillman Ragas was identified…
Grand Opening Of Q&J’s BBQ + More Held
By Betsy Finklea The grand opening of Q&J’s BBQ + More in Dillon was held on Thursday morning. A large crowd gathered for the occasion. Dillon County Council Chairwoman Detrice…
Dillon High School Holds Second Football Camp
The Dillon High School varsity and junior varsity coaches and players held the second football camp on Thursday, July 18, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the football practice…
Members Of Dillon County 4-H Council Attend 4-H Congress
A few members of our Dillon County 4-H teen council attended 4-H Congress, the 4-day personal development conference on the campus of Clemson University, where teens are motivated to expand…
Surprise Birthday Party Held For County Council Chairwoman Detrice Dawkins
Dillon County Council Chairwoman was honored with a surprise birthday party after today’s called council meeting hosted by Councilman Robbie Coward and interim Clerk to Council Druscilla Blakely. After the…
Collin Hamilton Graduates Magna Cum Laude From The Citadel
Collin Hamilton graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Citadel with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. Collin is now at Clemson training to become a…
McLeod Health Foundation Receives $875,200 In Grants From The Duke Endowment
FLORENCE – The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $875,200 to establish a Community Paramedicine Program and to support AccessHealth of the Pee Dee….
Latta Has Azure Standard Drop/Pick Up Location
If a healthier way of living interests you, you may want to look into the products from Azure Standard. Don’t know what Azure Standard is or how you can get…
SC Ports Sees 7 Percent Cargo Growth In June
CHARLESTON, SC — JULY 17, 2024 — South Carolina Ports finished fiscal year 2024 strong with a 7% uptick in container volumes moving through the Port of Charleston last month….
Help For Veterans Holds Food Giveaway
Help For Veterans, Inc. continued the Veterans’ food giveaway at the Hamer Church of God today (Wednesday, July 17). Fifty-six Veterans’ families were helped today from approximately 9 a.m. until…
Sweet Potatoes Add Substance To Potato Salad
When warm temperatures arrive, few people want to spend extra hours in the kitchen whipping up elaborate meals. Many would rather be outside enjoying the great weather. That is why…