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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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…
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…
Yellow Jessamine Garden Club Visits City Center Farmer’s Market In Florence
Members of the Yellow Jessamine Garden Club traveled to Florence, SC, on October 7th, visiting the City Center Farmer’s Market. The market can be found at 200 Sanborn Street in…
Latta Police Chief Announces Monsters On Main Itinerary
MONSTERS ON MAIN EVENT ITINERARY Friday, October 31, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Stage located in front of Veterans Park Event Schedule ** 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Vendor…
Carolinas Tent Crusade Kicks Off Sunday, October 19th
By Betsy Finklea The long-awaited Carolinas Tent Crusade kicks off tomorrow night, Sunday, October 19th, for a two-week stint in Dillon County. The crusade has been organized by Follow Me…
Teresa Hough: A Living Witness That Women Can Make It Through Breast Cancer
Editor’s Note: We asked breast cancer survivors to share their journeys with our readers. Today we feature–Teresa Hough. We hope you will be inspired by her story. By Teresa Hough…
Little Miss Scarlett Helps Keep the Dillon Fountain Clean
If you’ve noticed the fountain looking a little cleaner lately, you can thank little Miss Scarlett Price. Scarlett, a young local resident, loves to visit the fountain to sit and…
Help For Veterans 2025 Health Fair Is Huge Success
The Help For Veterans Health Fair was held October 16th. There were vendors, health screenings, giveaway items, and more. Veterans received a free meal. Pastor Larry Williams and the Christian…
Trick-Or-Treat At The Market Underway
Several families are turning out for Trick-Or-Treat at the Dillon County Pop-Up Farmers Market in downtown Dillon this afternoon. Each vendor has a special treat for the kids. Also, the…
Help For Veterans Health Fair Is October 16th
The Help For Veterans Health Fair is October 16th at the City of Dillon Wellness Center, 1647 Commerce Drive, Dillon. There are more than 35 vendors signed up. Veterans will…
Digger Thompson Celebrates 86th Birthday
On Sunday, August 17th, family and friends celebrated Digger Thompson’s 86th birthday. They gathered at the newly improved Pee Dee State Park. Digger’s sister Phyllis Herring and his niece Connie…
Called To Serve And I Am Healing Chapel Food Truck Serving Community Meal At Dillon Manor on October 22nd
Called to Serve is honored to partner with The “I AM” Healing Chapel food truck and other outreach ministries as we come together to make a meaningful impact in our…
CARPS Holding Coat and Toiletries Drive
It’s that time of year when it’s chilly at night!! Please help CARPS by donating gently used or new coats to help our community!! All donations can be dropped off…
Handicap Ramps and Benches Being Installed At Veterans Square In Dillon
Handicap ramps and benches are being installed at Veterans Square at the City-County Complex on West Main Street, Dillon, S.C. Other improvements will be the removal of some of the…
Herring-McDaniel Annual Reunion Is October 12th
Herring-McDaniel Annual Reunion Is October 12th
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Hallowe’en In Latta
It’s beginning to look like Hallowe’en in downtown Latta. In the day, it’s a beautiful celebration of fall with pumpkins, mums, and touches of Hallowe’en with ghosts and skeletons. The…