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Artist Jason Best working on the new interactive mural on Main Street in Dillon. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC

The fence is going up around the Festival Marketplace. The grand opening is November 19th. A concert will be held at the Festival Marketplace the day before Thanksgiving. PHOTO GALLERY…

The 2025 Veterans Day Program, presented by the Dillon County, South Carolina Veterans of the Year Organization (founded 1993), was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11th at Veterans…

Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Edward Dewey McRae, a Retired Master Sergeant US Air Force. Mr. McRae said his father rarely talked about his military service when he…

The cold weather hasn’t stopped the Dillon County Farmers Market “Mistletoe Market” today, Monday, at the South Plaza by the Farmers Market in Dillon. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The…

The CIty of Dillon’s 15th Annual Holiday Goodness is Saturday, November 8th from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the City of Dillon Wellness Center, 1647 Commerce Drive, Dillon. Many vendors will…

By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County News, LLC The Dillon County Historical Society had the opportunity to tour the renovations at the 1936 Auditorium at the former J.V. Martin Jr….

The City of Dillon Veterans Parade honoring all who served will be held on Tuesday, November 11, at 10:30 a.m. The Veterans Day Parade will begin at South Plaza in…

Members of the Dillon Garden Club spent some time working at the Triangle Garden cleaning the site and putting down fresh pine straw. Pictured (L to R) Mildred Ball, President…

The Taste of Dillon County was held at Twin Lakes Country Club tonight, November 4th. Guests enjoyed visiting the various vendors who had an array of food and drinks available….

FREE Car Wash For Veterans And Military Personnel on November 11th at Scrubby’s Car Wash Locations including 1110 Hwy. 301 North, Dillon, S.C., from 7 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Scrubby’s…

By Betsy Finklea Lakisha Johnson is giving back to the community and honoring her mother at the same time through the Adopt-A-Highway Program. Lakisha’s mother, Hattie Y. Blackmon, passed away…

Contributed by Lisa Moody, City of Dillon, and John Harlow for Dillon Veterans of the Year The annual City of Dillon Veterans Day parade is 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, 11/11/2025,…

The winners of the Hines King and Queen Contest are King Alvin Bradley, Jr. and Queen Mi’Yonna Bethea. Congratulations!

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Toni Graves shares her breast cancer journey. By Toni Graves I have spent most of my adult life putting others first, advocating for…

By Betsy Finklea Dillon County’s newest deputy, Sammy Smith, was recognized for his accomplishments at a reception this evening, Tuesday, October 28, at the Boys To Men/Girls With Purpose Youth…

The Town of Lake View held a harvest festival and trunk-or-treat on Saturday, October 25th. There were food trucks, vendors, inflatables for the kids, and more. Mickey and Minnie made…

Lifted in Song – Harvest Praise in the Park was held at Veterans Park in Latta on Saturday evening, October 25th. The worship was led by Latta Baptist Church, Latta…