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On Thursday, August 21, the Dillon American Legion Post 0032 will hold its annual member and family cookout. It will be held at the Legion Post on Highway #9 East…

By Betsy Finklea A donated vehicle by Dillon County has special meaning for the department where it came from and for the receiver. The Dillon County Fire Station Two’s (Latta)…

Little Pee Dee State Park may well be one of the hidden gems in Dillon County where residents and visitors alike can enjoy nature and activities such as fishing, swimming…

A Back-To-School Giveaway was held at New Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Dillon hosted by Timple Willis. There were student and teacher supplies available along with clear backpacks, and…

Believers Worship Center’s The Purpose Project held a Backpack Blessings Back-To-School Event this morning. There were Free School Supplies, Refreshments, Face Painting, a Clothing Giveaway, and more. The event took…

Kim Snyder presented a book to Dillon County Library Director Christina Fowler recently about her father, USMC Captain Robert Eugene Snyder. She is pictured presenting the book along with her…

HELP FOR VETERANS held a food giveaway on Wednesday at the Hamer Church of God. Help For Veterans, Inc. helps provide food for local veterans in need. PHOTO GALLERY Photos…

Bobby Porter will be transitioning from investigations to my new role as Community Relations for the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. Porter will be collaborating closely with Trinity Behavioral Care to…

WHOPPER WATERMELON Ms. Millie Odom of Dillon grew this huge 38-lb. watermelon. She had it weighed at the Feed & Farm store.

On July 10, 2025, Councilwoman Detrice Dawkins had the honor of officiating the installation ceremony for the newly elected and appointed officers of VFW Post 6091. During this important event,…

Nadia Vanderhall was featured on Good Morning America last week talking about cash – budgeting and making your money work with you! Nadia was born and reared in Dillon County…

A Latta native is following her calling by serving as a missionary in another country. Karli Wilkes is a missionary serving and teaching in Mexico. She is a graduate of…

What a wonderful night of music and entertainment it was as THE PACK performed at the Ellis Performing Arts Center on Saturday. It was full of great songs, comedy, and…

Martha German, known to many as the Dillon High School Football team mom, needs your help to recover from a devastating house fire in which she not only lost her…

Hope For Youth held a Back-To-School Giveaway on Saturday, July 19, at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Latta. Lines were long as numerous people turned out for the event….

When The Pack takes the stage at the Ellis Performing Arts Center (EPAC) this Saturday, it will be a special performance for one of the members of the group who…

THE DILLON COUNTY POP-UP FARMERS MARKET is underway from now through 7 p.m. today (July 14). The theme is “Lazy Days Of Summer.” There are various vendors with many products…

BLOOD DRIVE Monday, July 14, 2025 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. South Plaza – Downtown Dillon 100 South Railroad Ave. Dillon, SC 29536 Because of demands recently on the blood…