City of Florence Selects New Chief of Police
FLORENCE, SC – The City of Florence is pleased to announce the selection of Angela M. Greene as the new Chief of Police for the Florence Police Department (FPD). An…
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FMU African-American Faculty and Staff Coalition Celebrates 25 Years of Scholarship Support
Francis Marion University’s African-American Faculty and Staff Coalition (AAFSC) recently celebrated 25 years of advancing student success through scholarship support during its annual event held at the FMU Performing Arts…
SCDNR’s Chief of Wildlife Named to National Hall of Fame
By Dr. Tom Mullikin, SCDNR Director In the world of wildlife conservation, few honors carry the weight of induction into the National Bobwhite and Grasslands Initiative Hall of Fame. Reserved…
FMU Alumni Rise to Senior Leadership at Their Alma Mater
At Francis Marion University, senior leadership increasingly reflects the university’s own success story.Today, four of the university’s ten vice presidents are graduates of FMU, a milestone that underscores both the…
Duke Energy Repairs Downed Lines In Clio
Duke Energy repairing downed lines in Clio. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
NETC Leaders Represent College at State Legislative Luncheon in Columbia
Columbia, South Carolina — Chief Development Officer Chad Vick, Development Coordinator Andy Ingram, and Blaze, Northeastern Technical College mascot, represented the College at the annual Legislative Luncheon held February 25…
Rotary of Bennettsville Establishes Annual Scholarship at Northeastern Technical College
Marlboro County, South Carolina — The Rotary Club of Marlboro has established a new annual scholarship fund at Northeastern Technical College to support students from Marlboro County. The scholarship reflects…
Having A Ball At The Mall
Rev. Larry Williams and the Christian Jubilee performing outside of Belk in the Magnolia Mall. They will be returning soon so be on the look out for the announcement, and…
FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 6 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 985; Additional School, Public Exposures Identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting six new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in…
US Senator Lindsey Graham Secures $1.5 Million for NETC Marlboro County Campus
Northeastern Technical College (NETC) received exciting news following the recent National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Interim President Erin Fann and NETC Area Commission Vice-Chair Shaquite Pegues met with staff…
Miller, Isgett Awarded 2026 Marion Medallions
Francis Marion University and the Morning News presented this year’s Marion Medallion awards at a ceremony held at the FMU Performing Arts Center on February 27, 2026. Michael Miller, President…
Mandatory Parking Decals, University ID Display Required As SC State Expands Security Measures
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers on Friday announced additional security measures, including mandatory parking decals and a requirement that student university IDs be displayed or…
Veteran Law Enforcement Officer Cassandra Dollard Acquitted
Georgetown, South Carolina February 20, 2026 A jury today returned a verdict of Not Guilty in the case of State v. Cassandra Dollard, bringing to a close a case that…
TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 12 New Measles Cases, Bringing Outbreak total to 962; Additional School, Public Exposures
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 12 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina…
Ribbon Cutting and Open House Celebrated for McLeod Primary Care Myrtle Beach
McLeod Health celebrated the opening of the new McLeod Primary Care Myrtle Beach location with a ribbon cutting and open house on February 5. The established practice has relocated from…
Free Gardening Workshop Planned
If you’re in the Dillon County area and are interested in learning about vegetable and flower gardening, Lucille Schauer will be hosting a FREE workshop for learn about preparing spring…
S.C. Department of Commerce Announces New Global Business Development Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce announced today the promotion of Julie Kunkle to serve as the director of global business development (GBD). Kunkle will lead the…
McLeod Health President and CEO Speaks to First Group of Students Attending the Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation
Classes began the week of January 5 for the first group of students at the Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation in Florence. On Friday, January 9, Donna Isgett, President and…