City of Dillon’s Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee Is A Big Hit
The City of Dillon’s Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee was a big hit on Friday night. There was music, food, games, a big slide, a ride, and more. Children were dressed in costumes…
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Dillon Congregational Church Holds Fall Festival and Trunk-Or-Treat
Dillon Congregational Church held a fall festival and trunk-or- treat Saturday, October 25. There were delicious hot dogs and the trimmings, fun games for the children, and crafts. After lunch,…
Carolinas Tent Crusade Begins Second Week
The Carolinas Tent Revival began their second week on Sunday. Dr. Trent McLaughlin was the guest preacher for the first night of the second week. C.T. Townsend will be preaching…
State Park Decorated For Hallowe’en
Some of the Hallowe’en decorations at Little Pee Dee State Park. Read the tombstones. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
Hobblin Goblin 5K Held At Little Pee Dee State Park
The Hobblin Goblin 5K was held at Little Pee Dee State Park on Saturday. The group of runners, some in costume, ran through the park and campground. It was a…
HEADSET HEROES: Cynthia Richardson–ATAC Officer
Editor’s Note: We are featuring the Headset Heroes of Dillon County 9-1-1. Today, we are featuring Cynthia Richardson, ATAC Officer. Cynthia Richardson Position at 9-1-1: ATAC Officer Cynthia Richardson has…
Wildcats Defeat Warriors In Varsity Football Action
The Dillon Wildcats defeated the Waccamaw Warriors of Pawley’s Island 41-17 in varsity football action played in Dillon on Friday, October 24. The Dillon Wildcats amassed 372 total yards on…
Veterans Day Program Scheduled For November 11th
Submitted by John Harlow The 2025 Dillon Veterans Day program will be at 11:00 a.m on Veterans Day, Tuesday 11/11/2025, at Veterans Square located at 401 West Main Street. This…
Stats From Latta v. Hannah-Pamplico Game Given
The Latta Vikings defeated the Hannah-Pamplico Raiders 54-31 in varsity football action played in Latta on Friday, October 24. Latta’s Jayden Alford rushed 4 times for 67 yards and had…
Dillon Elementary Releases First Nine Weeks Honor Roll
Dillon Elementary School – First Nine Weeks Honor Roll Mrs. Jan Powers-Pernel, Principal First Grade – * Denotes “A Honor Roll” Mrs. Alford: Antrec Bethea*, Chauncey Bethea, Braya Bildon, Ni’Duhn…
Several Awards Presented at Third Annual Health Promotion and Community Leadership Conference
The third annual Health Promotion and Community Leadership Excellence Awards Conference was held on Saturday, October 25, at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. This was a program of the…
Dillon v. Waccamaw Stats Listed
The Dillon Wildcats defeated the Waccamaw Warriors of Pawley’s Island 41-17 in varsity football action played in Dillon on Friday, October 24. The Dillon Wildcats amassed 372 total yards on…
Latta Defeats Hannah-Pamplico 54-31 In High-Scoring Game
The Latta Vikings defeated the visiting Hannah-Pamplico Raiders 54-31 in the high-scoring game played in Latta on Friday, October 24, on a cold evening. Latta kicked off to Hannah-Pamplico to…
Dillon Wins 41-17 Over Waccamaw
The Dillon Wildcats won 41-17 over the Waccamaw Warriors in varsity football action played in Dillon on Friday, October 24. The Warriors took the opening kickoff and took about 6…
Kingstree Defeats Mullins 34-14
The Kingstree Blazers defeated the Mullins Auctioneers 34-14 in a varsity conference game played in Mullins on Friday, October 24. After the first quarter of play, Mullins led 8-6. At…
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Rick Watson-Candidate For Mayor
Hello to everyone, My name is Rick Watson; most people know me just as Rick. i am a candidate for mayor in the Town of Latta, S.C. i want to…
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Kevin Drawhorn-Latta Town Council Write-In Candidate
Citizens of Latta: Hi. I, Kevin Drawhorn, have been a community activist for 15 years. I have always told the truth and given updates to you about what is going…
MEET THE CANDIDATES: Randy Tyler-Latta Town Council
My name is Randy Tyler and I am running for a position on the Latta Town Council. I am 67, a veteran, a retired Deputy Sheriff and a former high…