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Ray McCormick, chief of the Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue Department, spoke to the Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd today about CPR, the high costs of fire equipment, narcan, his upcoming…

Dillon County Station Two’s (Latta) fire truck is almost ready. Chief Andy Britt and Asst. Chief Chris Price are in Nebraska conducting the final inspection of our new custom built…

Michelle Keyes-Gibbons works to help young people do their best whether it’s in the classroom, on the court, in church, or in the community. Michelle is a graduate of Coastal…

Valerie Graves is the first African American and the first woman to serve as the Veterans Affairs Officer in Dillon County. “The feeling was amazing for me to be chosen…

Allan Rogers was presented with a Senate certificate by Senator Kent Williams recognizing his 35+ years of service in law enforcement. Rogers began his service with the Latta Police Department…

The 4-H Cooking Club held a tea party in honor of Valentine’s Day this month. The older group prepared cucumber and pimento cheese sandwiches while the younger group made dessert….

Many people enjoyed the Mother-Son Dance, organized by Heather Richardson and Elizabeth Jackson, that was held at the City of Dillon Wellness Center on Friday night. It was a fun…

Marquita Britton broke barriers by becoming the first AFrican American woman elected to a countywide office and the first AFrican American and African American woman to serve as Clerk of…

The Dillon VFW recognized local students Charrish Ann Hooks (Dillon Schools) and Raya Adams (Latta Schools) at its 2/13/2025 Post meeting for their patriotic essays on democracy. Charrish Ann Hooks…

Please join Judge James E. Lockemy, former Chief Judge on the South Carolina Court of Appeals, for a discussion of the Revolutionary War as it raged in what is now…

The South Carolina Aviation Association membership has voted for Charles Taylor to serve on their board. This is his first elected three-year term, which runs from 2025-2028. The term began…

Help For Veterans Food Giveaway at Hamer Church of God this morning. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC

Se’Lisa Scott is known as an advocate for special needs children and their families. She draws on her own personal experience of having a child with special needs. Se’Lisa is…

Claretha McRae Whitfield was inspired by her parents to make a difference in the community. Mrs. Whitfield was born July 4, 1949 to the late Robert and Teressa Dudley McRae…

Lutherine Williams is a name synonymous with fighting for justice in Dillon County. From her days on the Latta Town Council, to her work in the community, and now as…

Asking questions and listening to people is a special talent that Herb Jacobs possesses. People want to be heard, and he wants to listen. This works out perfectly in the…

The Spiritual Brothers group was organized in June of 2022 by two friends–Clinton German and Timothy Rowell .They began rehearsing in their homes and searching for guys who wanted to…

Breaking barriers is never easy, but for Detrice McCollum-Dawkins, it has been a calling. As the first African American woman to serve on Dillon County Council—and the first woman and…