An elegant reception was held at Abingdon Manor on Wednesday night to celebrate the completion of the new Youth Reading Room at the Latta Library. The room was made possible…
SOUTH CAROLINA — Saturday, May 9th marks the 34th anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food…
By Chris Jackson The Dillon County Theatre hosted an evening of South Carolina history and scholarship on Thursday featuring Dr. Elizabeth Chew of the South Carolina Historical Society. The program…
By Betsy Finklea A ribbon cutting to commemorate the reopening of the Latta Library with its new Youth Reading Room was held on Monday. Dillon County Library Director Christina Herring…
The Pregnancy Center of Dillon County held the “Night For Life 2026” Gala on Thursday, April 30, at the First Baptist Church of Dillon. Pastor David Owens of Beulah Baptist…
The Dillon County 250 Committee held an evening of Revolutionary Revelry: 250 Years Strong at the City of Dillon Festival Marketplace on Saturday, May 2nd. This evening of revolutionary revelry…
Furia Tropikal entertained the crowd at First Friday at the Festival Marketplace tonight. The audience appreciated their special blend of Latin music. There were food trucks available and balloon twisting…
Jennifer Foster, the City of Dillon’s Assistant Downtown Development Director and Main Street Dillon Program Director, spoke to the Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd on Thursday. She made an interesting presentation…
Shawn Smith, S.C. State 1890 Extension Health and Nutrition Agent, visited the Latta Senior Empowerment Group recently to give them tips and activities to avoid stress. They also had a…
Growing Health was recently hosted by Clemson Extension. The topic at this session was growing squash. It was very informative. (Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
By Betsy Finklea The long-awaited ribbon cutting for the Latta Library Youth Reading Room will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the library at 101…
The public is invited to the Harnethea B. Manning 15th Annual Scholarship Fund Musical on Saturday, May 2, at 4:00 p.m. The event will be held at Brandi’s Banquet Hall,…
Furia Tropikal will bring their Latin Sound to First Friday at the Festival Marketplace on Friday, May 1st. Furia Tropikal will be bringing a vibrant, high-energy performance. They perform cumbia,…
DILLON COUNTY’S CONNECTION TO BABE RUTH Today, April 27, is National Babe Ruth Day, but not many people realize that Dillon County has an interesting connection to Babe Ruth. Norman…
Huntington Disease Run/Walk/Bike Ride, April 25, 2026 PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrate Main Street 2026 Photos by Johnnie Daniels, Betsy Finklea, and Tracy Finklea Many more pictures on Dillon County News & Beyond on Facebook
The Dillon Yellow Jessamine Garden Club planted a flowering Cherry tree at the City of Dillon Wellness Center in recognition of Arbor Day. Terry Hayes opened the event and introduced…
A MESSAGE FROM MAKAYLA WATTS: Hi everyone, April is Prevent Child Abuse America Month, and this cause is especially meaningful to me. The work being done to protect and support…