IceCats Blanked By Thunderbirds
FLORENCE, SC – Zach White scored twice and Gus Ford netted the game winner as the Twin City Thunderbirds blanked the Pee Dee IceCats 3-0 on Friday night at Florence…
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WEATHER REPORT: Dry For A While, A Warm Christmas
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Our weather is looking mainly tranquil through Christmas and beyond. It could be ten days before we see another good…
Lake View Girls Win 41-30 Over Johnsonville
The Lake View Lady Wild Gators won 41-30 over the visiting Johnsonville Lady Flashes in varsity basketball action played in Lake View on Thursday, December 18. Lake View was up…
Johnsonville Hands Lake View 44-27 Loss In Varsity Basketball
The Johnsonville Flashes handed Lake View a 44-27 loss in varsity basketball action played in Lake View on Thursday, December 18. Johnsonville held a slim 2-point lead, 8-6, after the…
Main Street Methodist Men And The Community Deliver Food
The Main Street Methodist Men and the community braved the windy, cold weather to deliver food to 75 families on Saturday, December 20. This is one of the projects of…
WoodmenLife Hosts ‘Shop With A Cop’ Christmas Experience
WoodmenLife held their annual “Shop With A Cop” with a twist today at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. Children from the Whitaker and Hamer Canaan Headstart Centers came for…
Harold Stanton Turns 99
Mr. Harold Stanton, Sr. turned “99” Dec. 19. He was given a Birthday Party given by his family on the “13”. He was surrounded by his family and friends! He…
Several People Turn Out For Pork Bog Lunch At Latta Pig Pickin’
Several people turned out to enjoy the pork bog lunch at the Latta Pig Pickin’. Here are a few photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC. PHOTO GALLERY
EOC Budget Recommendations Prioritize Increasing Teacher Salaries, Emphasize Needed Return On Investment
COLUMBIA – The S.C. Education Oversight Committee (EOC) recently approved its’ Education Improvement Act (EIA) budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Recommendations prioritize increasing teacher salaries and emphasize a return…
MEET THE LATTA TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATES: Norris Barr-Mack
Norris Barr-Mack Announces Candidacy for Latta Town Council Special Election, December 30, 2025 I am proud to announce my candidacy for Latta Town Council in the special election on Tuesday,…
MEET THE LATTA TOWN COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION CANDIDATES: Melidy Finklea
My name is Melidy Finklea. I am running in the Special Election December 30, 2025 for a seat on the Latta Town Council. How I came to be in Latta…
BBB Announces New 2026 Woman-in-Business Award
RALEIGH, N.C. (December 4, 2025) – Brand new to the BBB Awards lineup is the Pause for Purpose Award, an accolade meant to honor a female business owner or entrepreneur…
Clemson Animal Health Officials Urge Backyard Flock Owners to Guard Against Avian Influenza During Peak Migration
Clemson University animal health officials are urging owners of backyard poultry flocks and pet waterfowl to remain vigilant as peak migration season for waterfowl and other wild birds is underway…
SCDNR Deploys Formerly Abandoned Navy Vessel as New Artificial Reef
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), in partnership with Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) South Carolina and Steven’s Towing Company, has deployed a decommissioned Navy torpedo…
SCDES Encourages Residents to Reduce Household Waste and Recycle Right this Holiday Season
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) encourages residents to give the gift of sustainability this holiday season by making the effort to reduce waste through…
A Note from Director Mullikin: A Year of Service, Collaboration, and Friendship — Looking Ahead to a Future of Stewardship, Conservation, and Protection
As we stand at the close of another year and look ahead to the promise of a new one, I want to pause—intentionally and gratefully—to thank each of you for…
More Than $12M Awarded To Improve Communities Across SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Communities throughout South Carolina are receiving community development grant funds totaling more than $12 million for public improvement projects and vital equipment needs. This funding comes from…
Z’paghetti Marinara with Shrimp Is A Great Alternative To Traditional Spaghetti
Spaghetti is a staple of many family dinner tables. But home cooks who want to veer away from traditional pasta without giving up their love of marinara can try the…