Senator Kent Williams Speaks To The Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd
By Betsy Finklea The Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd was delighted to have Senator Kent Williams as their guest speaker at their March meeting. Senator Williams spoke about his life as…
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SALUTING A VIETNAM VETERAN: Ronnie Stone
Ronnie Stone, a Vietnam veteran, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1967, a year after he graduated from Dillon High School in 1966. He went to Parris Island for his…
April Declared ‘Donate Life’ Month In City of Dillon
April has been declared as ‘Donate Life’ month in City of Dillon. Donate Life is an organization that educate, inspire and motivate individuals to register to be an organ, eye…
Autism Awareness and Other Disabilities Event Held
The Annual Autism Awareness & Other Disabilities Event was held on Saturday, April 12, at Outreach Family Fellowship. The event was hosted by You Are Not Alone (YANA) Special Needs…
Meeting Held On DCA’s Trees For South Carolina Grant
A group held a Tree Meeting at the City of Dillon Visitors Center on Thursday, April 17. The group consisted of Ann Huyler with the S.C. Forestry Commission, Frances Tyler…
Tomato Growing and Health Lifestyle Tips Offered at Clemson Extension ‘Growing Health’ Class
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County Clemson Extension Service recently hosted a Growing Health class on tomatoes. Guests received a number of free items including four tomatoes, growing bags, soil,…
Construction On Farmers Market/Pavilion To Begin May 1
Construction of the Farmers Market/Pavilion is scheduled to begin on May 1. The location of this project is behind the City of Dillon Police Department and the City of Dillon…
New Dillon County Station 2 Fire Truck Arrives In Latta
By Betsy Finklea The new Dillon County Station Two (Latta) Fire Truck arrived around 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16th. Excited firemen, leaders, and others in community eagerly anticipated the…
Two Groups Volunteer At Lake View Habitat For Humanity House
Contributed by Jim Kirkland March 29, 2025 There’s no better way to end Women’s History Month! The Pearls of Promise and Purpose (POPP), an official interest group of Alpha Kappa…
19th Annual Pork In The Fork Held
Guests of Earl and Cindy Gleason enjoyed the 19th Annual Pork in the Fork on Saturday, April 12th. There was pulled pork barbecue, chicken bog, baked beans, slaw, and a…
VFW Post 6091 Hosts Luncheon For Veterans
Dillon County VFW Post 6091 hosted a luncheon at the Dillon Church of God, located at 536 Radford Blvd., Dillon, SC, today, April 11, 2025. Veterans enjoyed a complimentary meal…
Light A Candle For Prevention Program Held
The fountain area in downtown Dillon was beautifully decorated with blue pinwheels in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness Month for the Light A Candle For Prevention…
Eats On The Street Underway
Eats On The Street is taking place today, Wednesday. There are various vendors ready to serve you. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
The Dillon County News, LLC Celebrates One Year Anniversary
The Dillon County News, LLC, celebrates its one-year anniversary today, April 8th, 2025. We are extremely grateful to everyone who supports us and the work we do. We appreciate you…
Mark Your Calendar For Latta Springfest On April 19th
Once again the time has come for Latta Springfest! Mark your calendars for April 19, 2025, and enjoy our wonderful festival. April 19 from 10:00 until 5:30 – Latta will…
Dillon County Farmers Market Board Discusses Upcoming Pop-Up Farmers Market
The Dillon County Farmers Market Board of Directors 2025 met on Monday, April 7, at 3:00 p.m. at the Dillon County Chamber of Commerce to discuss the new season for…
Saluting A Vietnam Veteran: Levern Hayes-A Combat Medic In Vietnam
Levern Hayes was a combat medic in Vietnam. Here is his story in his own words: I was drafted to go into the Army. I reported to basic traing at…
The Cruise Line Is Back In Dillon
THE CRUISE LINE IS BACK IN DILLON!!! This young man, Dakota Cook (pictured above), has brought the cruise line back to Dillon. The cruise line will be on Fridays, and…