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Miss Gamecock Lea Foster Khalil may not have won Miss South Carolina, but she did have a very successful pageant winning scholarships and being recognized for nominating USC Basketball Coach…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — On (today) July 1, 2024, the new South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) officially begin serving the people of South Carolina. Formed by Act 60, DPH…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Today, the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is officially launched as South Carolina’s new environmental protection agency. SCDES has specific roles and responsibilities for protecting…

COLUMBIA – As of July 1, many food safety duties that were part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) are now handled by the South…

By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources As mentioned on Friday, a “not as hot front” moving into the Palmetto State is…

CHARLESTON, SC – JULY 1, 2024 – With the support of the maritime community, South Carolina Ports is quickly working ships and reducing its vessel queue by implementing creative operational…

Two employees have been promoted at the Dillon County Detention Center and the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. Please join Sheriff Hamilton and his staff in congratulating the following on their…

By Jacorie McCall After my first year of law school, I had the incredible opportunity to travel to South Korea with Mississippi College of Law to study the American Status…

Construction at Hardee’s in Dillon is moving along with the asphalting of the parking lot took place on Saturday. The new building will be the latest Hardee’s prototype with dine-in…

Miss Gamecock 2024 Lea Foster Khalil will be competing for the title of Miss South Carolina on Saturday, June 29, at the Township Auditorium in Columbia. The pageant will air…

FROM THE SC CLIMATOLOGY OFFICE By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources The tropics are turning active, and we have four separate…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – While you are out relaxing in the sun, scammers are working on ways to steal your money and personal information. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs…

Courtesy of The Greater Florence Chamber Great news for Pee Dee area business and leisure travelers. The Chamber is pleased to share that American Airlines will be adding an additional…

The new Pizza Hut location at 1123 Highway 301 North, Dillon, is almost completed. It will be a drive-through location. The old Pizza Hut was torn down today. (Photos by…

Attendees enjoyed Coffee and Talk this morning at the City of Dillon Visitor Center. There was Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee truck, which offered an array of beverages, and refreshments. There was…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 26, 2024) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) is thanking all voters, poll workers, and local election officials for helping make the Statewide Primaries and Runoffs…

Hot and humid conditions will continue through the weekend. A cold front will move into the region on Thursday bringing increased chances of thunderstorms with the possibility of isolated severe…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a fox found near Old River Road and William Drive in Fork, S.C., has tested…