LMS Automation and Robotics Class Spreads Holiday Cheer
LMS was in the Holiday Spirit! On Friday, December 12th, Mr. Hedgepeth’s first 8th grade Automation and Robotics class spread a little holiday cheer by stringing lights down the main…
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Students with Florence 1 Schools Complete McLeod Health Careers Class
The Fall 2025 Health Careers Symposium was held Friday, December 12 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Deon Evans, McLeod Health Careers Coordinator, congratulated the 15 high school students from Florence…
McLeod Seacoast Nurse Honored with DAISY Award
Jonathon Shannon, a registered nurse on the Medical and Cardiac Floor of McLeod Health Seacoast, was recently presented a DAISY Award for outstanding service and care. He received four different…
McLeod Occupational Health Honored with Two Statewide Safety Awards
McLeod Occupational Health has been recognized with two major statewide safety recognitions for 2024, the Safety Award and the Claims Impact Reduction Award, from Palmetto Hospital Trust (PHT). The awards…
Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation Hosts Ribbon Cutting and Open House
A Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation was held on December 11. The new School of Innovation, a partnership with McLeod Health, is designed…
McLeod Children’s Hospital Welcomes Facility Dog
McLeod Children’s Hospital welcomes Sugar, a golden retriever/labradoodle facility dog, to the McLeod Health family. Sugar began melting hearts and easing worries at McLeod Children’s Hospital in November 2025. During…
Dillon Defeats Baptist Hill 75-32
The Dillon Lady Wildcats defeated the Baptist Hill Lady Bobcats of Hollywood, S.C., 75-32 in tournament play at Manning High School on Friday, December 26. Dillon led 13 to 6…
Dillon Lady Wildcats Win 57-51 Over East Clarendon
The Dillon Lady Wildcats won 57-51 over the East Clarendon Lady Wolverines in varsity basketball tournament play at Manning High School on Friday, December 26. Dillon’s Khw-Nylahi McKinnon led the…
WEATHER ALERT: Winter To Return On Tuesday
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office I hope your Christmas went as well as mine did! Time with grandchildren and delicious smoked meats were my highlights….
IN MEMORIAM: Alton Glenn Greene, Jr.
LATTA – Alton Glenn Greene, Jr., 87, passed away at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC December 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28,…
DEATH NOTICES: 12/25/2025
FROM BARTELL FUNERAL HOME Mother Delores Townsend Williams transitioned on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the MUSC Health Mullins Nursing Center in Mullins, South Carolina. Celebration of Life for Mother…
DES Five-Year-Old Kindergarten Celebrates Hard Work With Treat From Burger King
The Dillon Elementary five-year-old kindergarten classes would like to send a huge thank you to the amazing Burger King staff and their outstanding managers for such a generous and delicious…
Operation Save The Day Hosts Holiday Distribution for 2nd Grade Students
Dillon, SC — Operation Save The Day recently hosted a holiday distribution for 2nd grade students, providing holiday cheer, encouragement, and support to children during the season of giving. This…
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Dillon At Christmas
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Dillon At Christmas Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Latta at Christmas
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Latta at Christmas Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
The Dillon County News, LLC Toy Drive Serves Over 100 Families
The Dillon County News, LLC Toy Drive served more than 100 families at Whitaker Head Start, Hamer-Canaan Head Start, the Strengthening Families Program and some families in the community. Thank…
Toni Graves Declares Victory Over Cancer
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County News, LLC Toni Graves declared her victory over cancer and rang the bell as a symbol that she was moving from a cancer patient…
Potato and Arugula Omelets Are Perfect Dish For Sunday Brunch
Holiday hosts who want their overnight guests to start their days off on the right foot should consider the following recipe for “Potato and Arugula Omelets” from Betty Rosbottom’s “Sunday…