American Legion Holds Their Annual Boys State Dinner
Article contributed by Lloyd Brown, The American Legion, Post #0032 Boys State Chairman The American Legion held their annual Boys State dinner Thursday evening at the American Legion Post #0032…
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Authors Make Presentation On Their Book, ‘Sleeping With The Ancestors’
The Dillon County Theatre presented Sleeping with the Ancestors: How I Followed the Footprints of Slavery on Thursday, February 6, at 7:00 p.m. The speakers were Herb Frazier and Joseph…
39-Year-Old Cancer Patient/Red Cross Volunteer and Her Father Attend Father-Daughter Dance
Versie Page of Dillon may have been just a little older than most of the girls who attended the Father-Daughter Dance last night at the City of Dillon Wellness Center,…
Father-Daughter Dance Is An Unforgettable Night
The Dillon Kiwanis Club Father-Daughter Dance for the numerous fathers, daughters, and others who attended the dance at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. The Wellness Center was beautifully decorated…
Black History Month Difference Maker: Lisa Whittington Is ‘Called To Serve’
Lisa Whittington may be originally from out of state, but she is making a big impact in Dillon. She has been “called to serve” and that’s exactly what she’s doing….
First Bank Awards Power Of Good Grant To Dillon Middle School Chorus
First Bank nominated the Dillon Middle School Chorus for the Power of Good Grants and The Dillon Middle School Chorus won! The check presentation took place at the Dillon Middle…
Ray McCormick To Speak To Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd At February Meeting
The Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd will be on Thursday, February 27th, at 12 noon at the Floyd Dale Fire Department. The speaker will be Ray McCormick, chief of the Floyd…
Travis Jackson Speaks To Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd
Travis Jackson of First Citizens Bank was the guest speaker at the Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd meeting recently. He spoke about fraud. (Contributed Photo)
Councilman Kenny Cook Speaks To Dillon Rotary Club
Councilman Kenny Cook speaks with the Dillon Rotary Club Wednesday, February 5th on efforts to clean up litter within Dillon County. Mr. Cook stated litter is an issue county wide…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRAILBLAZERS: Moses Heyward Holds A Place In History As First African American Highway Patrolman To Work In Dillon County
Moses Heyward holds a place in Dillon County history as the first African American Highway Patrolman to work in Dillon County (1975). Moses currently works as the Dillon County Community…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Toni Graves–Changing Lives Through Education, Empowerment, and Inspiration
Using her power to make a difference, Toni Graves spends countless hours volunteering, mentoring, and working to create positive change in the community. “My inspiration to make a difference is…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH DIFFERENCE MAKER: Teresa Pernell–Nothing Is Impossible, It Starts With A Dream
Teresa Yvette Pernell strives to help young people especially while they are in their formative years through her learning academy, projects such as Dorm-Ready, scholarships, and other activities in the…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH DIFFERENCE MAKER: Bobby Porter–Doing Something Little Today Will Make A Big Difference Tomorrow
Bobby Porter is a man who wears many hats. He’s a law enforcement officer, a pastor, and the founder/leader of the Boys2 Men Mentoring Group. Robert “Bobby” Porter, Jr. was…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRAILBLAZER: Tabitha James–A Living Testament That Anything Is Possible
Hailing from Lake View, S.C., Tabitha D. James is a trailblazer committed to fostering leadership, service, and inclusive community development. She is a 2013 graduate of the E. Craig Wall…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Charlene Carmichael Believes In Being A Blessing To Others
Making a difference in the lives of others is something that Charlene Carmichael strives to do daily. She believes in being a blessing to others. Charlene is a native of…
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRAILBLAZER: Sterling Lee–A Man Who Leads By Example
The first African American mayor elected in Dillon County comes from the town of Lake View, and he is a tireless promoter of Lake View and what it has to…
First ‘Called To Serve’ Community Breakfast Is Huge Success
The first “Called to Serve” Community Breakfast today was a huge success, providing a hearty meal for everyone who stopped by. The menu featured all the favorites: grits, pancakes, home…
Moving Day For The Pregnancy Center Held
The Pregnancy Center of Dillon County is moving from 310 West Washington Street to 300 North Fourth Avenue, Dillon. The Board Chair of the Center is Cynthia Hulon. The new…