Benefit Plate Sale To Be Held For Mark Johnson On June 28th
Benefit Plate Sale To Be Held For Mark Johnson On June 28th
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246 Army Band to Perform at the Ellis Performing Arts Center
The 246 Army Band of the South Carolina National Guard will be in concert at the Ellis Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, July 1 at 6:30 p.m. The Band is…
Participants At Growing Good Health Class Learn About Growing Peppers and Healthy Lifestyles
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service held a Growing Good Health Class on growing peppers recently The session was led by Carmen Ketron and Justin…
Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd Learns All About The Local Libraries
Library Director Christina Fowler and Librarian Alisha McCall visited the Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd at their May meeting. They discussed the summer reading program and all that the library has…
Nine-Year-Old DJ Pernell Takes Up Public Service to Honor The Legacy of His Late Grandfather
By Betsy Finklea Public service runs in the family, so it was no surprise when nine-year-old Douglas “DJ” Pernell, III, told his grandmother, Cynthia Pernell, that he wanted to do…
History of Family Public Service Leads Father And Son To Pursue Careers In Law Enforcement
By Betsy Finklea A history of family public service led both a father and son to pursue careers in law enforcement and now both work for the Dillon County Sheriff’s…
A MOMENT IN HISTORY: Mary Elma Moody Was Dillon County’s First Female Auditor
Mary Elma Moody was Dillon County’s first female auditor serving from 1959-1967. She was appointed by Governor Ernest Hollings to fill the unexpired term of her husband, Avery Tapley Moody,…
Elite Dance Company To Hold Annual Recital This Weekend
Local talent will take center stage this weekend as Elite Dance Company hosts its 14th Annual Recital at Florence Little Theatre. The show will be held on Saturday at 4:30…
Lois Bright and David Longacre WIn Blueberry Cooking Contest
Winners of the Blueberry Cooking Contest at the Dillon County Pop-Up Farmers Market were Lois Bright, who won the dessert category, and David Longacre, who won the breakfast category. (Contributed…
Dillon County Farmers Market Underway In Downtown Dillon
The Dillon County Pop-Up Farmers Market is underway at the fountain area in downtown Dillon. There are various vendors with vegetables and other goods for sale. Today’s market chef is…
Ace Party Band Entertains Crowd At First Friday at the Fountain
First Friday At The Fountain is underway with the fantastic sounds of the Ace Party Band. There are food vendors, face painting, and more. The fun lasts until 10 p.m….
Dance Dimensions Holding Annual Dance Showcase On Saturday, June 7th
Dance Dimensions will be celebrating our 34th year of Dance Education. “Dancing In A Dream” will be the theme of this year’s annual dance showcase and you are sure to…
Job Fair Underway At Visitor Center
The SC WORKS Job Fair is underway at the City of Dillon Visitor Center. It will continue until 1 p.m. today. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News,…
Volunteers Needed to Help Local Abused and Neglected Children
DIlLON COUNTY, SC, May 27, 2025- The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to…
WoodmenLife Chapter No. 120 Holds Quarterly Meeting At Little Pee Dee State Park
The WoodmenLife Chapter No. 120 held their quarterly meeting at Little Pee Dee State Park where they enjoyed a cookout of hot dogs and hamburgers with all the trimmings. Pictured…
VIDEO: Dillon County Station Two (Latta) Fire Department 100th Anniversary Celebration and Fire Truck Dedication
VIDEO: Dillon County Station Two (Latta) Fire Department 100th Anniversary Celebration and Fire Truck Dedication
Pat Laird Named Lake View Woman’s Club Woman Of The Year
The Lake View Woman’s Club met Tuesday, May 6 for their end of year luncheon at the Dry Dock Restaurant where Pat Laird was named as Club Woman of the…
Theo Stone Celebrates 100th Birthday
Theo Stone celebrated her 100th birthday on May 28th. Pastor Richie Hicks and members of her home church, Second Baptist Church in Dillon, came to visit her at Wilson Senior…