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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…

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…

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

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…

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…