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Tall Pines Grocery is being torn down to make room for a new, bigger store that is under construction directly behind the new location. Many people have fond membries of…

On Wednesday, 3/19/2025, the Dillon VFW was at the Florence Texas Roadhouse to help raise fund for its local Veteran programs. These war veterans showed up at 4:30PM to welcome…

By Betsy Finklea The Grand Opening of the Red Cardinal Coffee and Shakes, located 102 West Main Street, Dillon, was held on Thursday morning. Rev. Ron Taylor, head of the…

Help For Veterans, Inc. held their monthly food giveaway on Wednesday. A food drive is being held by The Dillon County News, LLC, to raise food for these monthly giveaways….

A paint party was held at the City of Dillon Visitor Center on March 7th. The guests painted a Hummingbird and Hibiscus portrait all adding their own unique flair to…

Man2Man is a thriving and expanding organization dedicated to serving our communities. As we continue to support the counties of Marlboro, Dillon, Marion, Florence, Chesterfield,and Darlington, we remain committed to…

By Mary McDaniel The Humane Society of Dillon County held its tenth annual Chili Cook-Off in conjunction with the City of Dillon’s Saint Patrick’s Day Festival on Saturday, March 15….

GIRL SCOUT WEEK On March 11, Girl Scout Troop 1204 of Latta had the opportunity to meet with elected officials, including the Mayor of Latta Teresa Mason. The Girl Scout…

Five members of the Dillon Garden Club attended the Coastal District Meeting of the Garden Club of South Carolina on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 held at the Conference Center at…

 On 2/22 & 2/24, the Dillon VFW Post 6091 collected the worn/tattered flags from the flag boxes in Latta and Dillon respectively for a later retirement ceremony. The American flag…

At its March 13th stated meeting, Dillon VFW Post 6091 thanked Mrs. Peggy Todd for her past and continuing financial support for Veterans. Both Mrs. Peggy and her now deceased…

Rev. Jim Kirkland of Habitat for Humanity, Assistant Director for Marion-Dillon Counties, was the March program speaker at the Dillon VFW. Rev. Kirkland spoke about work being done locally to…

The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club monthly meeting was held on March 4th at the home of Ms. Frances Tyler. President Mary Ricks welcomed all who attended and thanked our hostess…

Donnie Brock, the former director of Trinity Behavioral Care, was recently honored with a retirement luncheon. Senator Kent Williams presented Brock with a Senate Resolution recognizing his service. (Contributed Photos)

The Punishers LEMC Black Water benefit ride was held today today for Deputy Jason Plowden of the Florence Sheriff’s Office to provide financial assistance to him and his wife, Amy,…

The City of Dillon St. Patrick’s Day celebration was once again a huge success with one of the largest crowds to date. The weather was beautiful. Jim Quick and Coastline…

Laurel Ridge Community College (Virginia) students worked on the floor system at the very first Habitat home in Dillon County in Lake View last week. PHOTO GALLERY Photos courtesy of…

By Betsy Finklea Two retiring deputies, Lt. Reggie Thompson and Lt. Wayne Kirby, were recognized for their service to Dillon County at a luncheon held at the Dillon County Sheriff’s…