Community

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…

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 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…

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 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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

By John Harlow On 1/30/2025, the Dillon County South Carolina Veterans of the Year Organization (DCSCVOYO) held its annual dinner. DCSCVOYO Commander Thom Thompson welcomed those attending and introduced the…

VFW Posts from across the state were at Myrtle Beach 1/24 – 1/26 2025 for its 2025 mid-winter conference.  The 3-day  agenda included RED Shirt Friday (Remember Everyone Deployed), Training…

The new City of Dillon Police Department has many people reflecting on the department’s rich history. This excerpt from the grand opening program gives a brief history of the department:…