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From David Lane Police Chief Dillon Police Department 101 West Main Street Dillon, SC 29536 November 6, 2025 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to formally announce my…

The Tabernacle of God Ministries and Rev. Larry Williams went to the Florence airport to help the TSA family by donating products. They were very grateful and thankful for the…

COLUMBIA – In September, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $648,631 in funding awarded to South Carolina through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Through this program, the South Carolina…

By The Honorable James E. Lockemy For those of us who saw the movie, Saving Private Ryan, we are impressed by this regular citizen soldier played by Tom Hanks who…

By Donna Bowen A new Food Pantry Giving Guide developed by Clemson University Cooperative Extension offers individuals, families and organizations a simple way to make healthy, thoughtful food donations that…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for 75 million Americans will increase…

COLUMBIA – (October 29, 2025) State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced that the State Treasurer’s Office investments generated $1.7 billion in earnings over the past year, delivering direct support for schools,…

By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office With Hurricane Melissa on the way out this morning, the tropics are turning tranquil. Once it becomes an extratropical storm…

Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night. For example,you go to bed at 11:00 p.m., set your clock at 10:00 p.m. before you go to bed…

By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County News, LLC With many families who may not receive SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, many may wonder how many people this affects…

The New Birth Donut Shop held a grand opening ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 30, at 10:00 a.m. Well-wishers were present for the festive occasion. Latta Assistant Town Administrator Brad…

Jessica Bethea Simpson 9-1-1 Dispatch Supervisor Jessica Bethea Simpson has been a 9-1-1 dispatch supervisor for Dillon County for 4 years. She is a high spirited, dedicated employee. She is…

The Latta Police Department is pleased to announce the swearing-in of Officer Jakeem Salters as our newest Class 1 Police Officer. Officer Salters will soon commence his training at the…

Editor’s Note: We are featuring the Headset Heroes of Dillon County 9-1-1. Today, we are featuring Cynthia Richardson, ATAC Officer. Cynthia Richardson Position at 9-1-1: ATAC Officer Cynthia Richardson has…

October 22, 2025- As previously announced on October 1st, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated that SNAP benefits will be paid to approved and qualified households for October 2025…

The SCDOR warns South Carolinians to watch out for text messages claiming to be from the SCDOR and asking for personal or financial information. These text messages are scams. The…

Dillon County Station 4 with aide from Station 1 responded to a house fire on Bristle Cone Road yesterday. A quick response of 6 minutes from dispatch to on scene…

A healthy flock of backyard birds often reflects the cleanliness of your bird feeders. Feeding birds during the fall and winter months is a favorite activity for many South Carolinians,…