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WILMINGTON – The National Weather Service offices that serve the coastal Carolinas (NWS Charleston SC, NWS Wilmington NC, NWS Newport/Morehead City, and NWS Wakefield) are joining to host the first…

Early voting is underway for the City of Dillon, Latta, and Lake View elections. It began today, Monday, March 24th. Early voting is taking place at the Dillon County Voter…

The City of Cayce announces the newly selected Chief of the Cayce Police Department: Chief Bruce Wade. Wade, a native of Latta, began his career at the Evans Correctional Center…

Today, the Dillon County Economic Development Office hosted teams from SC Commerce, SC Ports Authority and NESA. The group learned all about the advantages Dillon County has in recruiting industries.

GREENVILLE — The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a Highway Dedication ceremony on March 14th in honor of fallen Patrolman Albert T. Sealy Jr., who was killed in the line…

The Grand Opening of 1st Insurance Agency, which was held on Friday, March 14th. The owner is Detrice Dawkins. It is located at 1005 Old Latta Highway, Dillon. PHOTO GALLERY…

Columbia, S.C. ( March , 2025) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a Pothole Blitz event as paving season begins. The Pothole Blitz will take place over…

There is a wreck with injuries at Dillon High School on Monday, March 17th. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Residents can help the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) track West Nile virus this spring, summer and fall by taking steps to safely submit certain…

There is a two car collision on Kentyre Road today, Monday, March 17th. PHOTO GALLERY Photo by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC, and reader contributed photos

The Dillon County Public-Private Economic Development Partnership Board (DCP3) recently toured the Northeastern Technical College (NETC) Marlboro County Campus to see the progress of its expansion. Phase 2 renovations are…

Dillon County Councilman Kenny Cook is calling on Dillon County citizens to do better in regards to trash. “We are fighting a neverending battle with trash. Go to your trash…

On Wednesday, March 12, 2025, Martha “Mott” German recognized the 39th birthday of Brandon “Peanut” Graves. Peanut has been missing for 15 years having disappeared in Sumter County on January…

Dillon County, South Carolina, February 24, 2025 – The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Protect your tax refund and your personal information from falling into the hands of criminals. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) and the South Carolina…

By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: -Winds will become strong tonight as a cold front approaches South Carolina. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph may…

The City of Dillon Street Department pruning trees at the Dillon City-County Complex. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC

By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office First, I’ll sympathize with those affected by this weekend’s wildfires. I have an elderly aunt who lives near Myrtle Beach…