SCDOR Will Begin Accepting 2025 Individual Tax Returns On January 26th
The SCDOR will begin accepting 2025 Individual Income Tax returns on Monday, January 26, 2026, consistent with the date announced by the IRS. Returns are due April 15, 2026. For…
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2026 Officers For Marion County Council Elected
From Marion County ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2026: Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the 2026 Marion County Council! Mr. Dewyane Tennie has been elected Chair, Mr. John Q….
VIDEO: Marion County Council Meeting – 1-13-2026
Marion County Council Meeting held on 1-13-2026 at 9 am. Please note: During the live stream of the meeting, audio will only be active while the County Council is in…
David Rouse Graduates from College of Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC (01/13/2026)– David Rouse, of Mullins, recently graduated with a degree in English from the College of Charleston. Rouse was among more than 185 bachelor’s degree and master’s degree…
James Stephens III, “Man of a Thousand Voices,” Brings Motown to Latta
From the Asher Theatre in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, comes MOTOWN ’59! James Stephens III, “man of a thousand voices,” will bring MOTOWN ’59 to the Ellis Performing Arts Center,…
2025-2025 Latta Middle School Perfect Attendance Listed
2025-2025 Latta Middle School Perfect Attendance Roll 8th Grade Perfect Attendance Dr. Bryant: Landon Gasque, Parker Godbolt Ms. Faulk: — Mrs. James: — Mrs. Johnson: Kanashia Simon Mrs. Rogers: —…
2025-2025 Latta Middle School Semester 1 Honor Roll Listed
8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Dr. Bryant: Jonathon Davis, Landon Gasque, Kymani German, Andrew Huggins, Brelynn Joye Ms. Faulk: — Mrs. James: Eleanor Kirk, Easton Marsh, Johann Molina-Douglas, Ryder Rogers,…
2025-2026 Latta Middle School Quarter 2 Honor Roll Released
2025-2026 Latta Middle School Quarter 2: Honor Roll 8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Dr. Bryant: Jonathon Davis, Natalie Francisco, Landon Gasque, Kymani German, Andrew Huggins, Brelynn Joye Ms. Faulk: —…
Monroe Herring Selected As Dillon Police Chief
The City of Dillon is proud to announce the appointment of Monroe Herring as the new Chief of Police for the Dillon Police Department. City Manager Burt Rogers, Mayor Tally…
VIDEO: Dillon City Council Meeting, January 12, 2026
VIDEO: Dillon City Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 Video by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
New Officers Elected at AARP Meeting
Newly elected officers of Dillon County AARP-Frances Tyler-Nominating Committee Chair; Herbert Jacobs, President; Secretary-Dale Hardaway, Vice-President- Pam Maristrany, and Anna Coaxum. (Photo by David Longacre)
Gordon Elementary Honor Roll and Model Students Get Free Haircuts
Students at Gordon are getting free haircuts today. Eugene McLellan arranged this. The free hair cuts are given to the “A” and “AB” honor roll students, other model students, etc….
Dillon Wins 60-22 Over Loris
The Dillon Lady Wildcats returned home on Friday, January 9, with a 60-22 win over the Loris Lady Lions. Dillon grabbed a 19-6 lead after the first quarter. By halftime,…
Becky Elvington Honored For 40 Years of Service To Pee Dee Baptist Association
Becky Elvington being honored at Little Rock Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Sunday, January 11 for her 40 years of service to Pee Dee Baptist Association. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie…
Pig Picking Held At Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Pig Picking at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Chris Jackson
Dillon County Station Two Responds To Brush Fire
Dillon County Station Two’s (Latta) Engine 2 and Tanker 2 responded to a brush fire this afternoon on West Canal Road. Upon arrival, crews found the fire and quickly brought…
Buddhist Monks Walk For Peace Comes To Columbia
On day 77 of their journey, Buddhist Monks and their dog, Aloka, came to Columbia, South Carolina today, Saturday, January 10, on their 120 day, 2,300 mile walk for peace….
DEATH NOTICES: 1/10/2026
Stephanie Denise Manning transitioned on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Celebration of Life for Stephanie Denise Manning will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Stephanie Denise Manning’s…