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COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety held its annual DUI Enforcement Recognition and Target Zero Challenge ceremony today in Columbia. NASCAR driver Ross Chastain provided special remarks….

From the SC Climatology Office Since last Friday, we saw our first tropical cyclone of the year, Tropical Storm Alberto, form over the Gulf of Mexico. As expected, it tracked…

By Betsy Finklea A protest was heard in the Dillon County Council District Four Race on Thursday. Buzzy Finklea, a candidate in the District Four race, was protesting on the…

By Betsy Finklea Several high officials from Alex Lee, Inc., which owns the KJ’s chain, visited the Dillon store on Wednesday afternoon. Shane Holliday, Vice-President of Operations, said Alex Lee,…

By Betsy Finklea The importance of senior citizens was stressed at the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office “Are You Okay” Luncheon at the City of Dillon Wellness Center on Tuesday, June…

Gracen Grainger, a native of Dillon County, SC, will be competing for the title of Miss USA on Sunday, August 4th, in Los Angeles, CA. Grainger was crowned the new…

COLD CASE- HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is assisting Lake View Police Department- South Carolina with this cold case. On April 12th, 2016, the Lake View Police Department-…

By Betsy Finklea Economic development was the topic of conversation at the Dillon County Industry Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, June 14th at Twin Lakes Country Club. This was the first…

COLUMBIA, SC (June 17, 2024 ) – The results of the June 11 Statewide Primaries have been certified, and the S.C. State Election Commission wants to make sure voters understand…

CHARLESTON, SC – JUNE 4, 2024 – South Carolina Ports recently celebrated 31 professionals from across the state who completed the 2023-2024 Port Ambassador program. During day-long educational sessions held…

Jamison McAllister has joined the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. McAllister is a 2021 graduate of Latta High School and recently graduated Fayetteville Technical Community College with an Associate’s Degree in…

Captain Sarah Samuel was recognized for her 27 years in law enforcement as a Detention Officer as of June 5th, 2024. Captain Samuel serves as the Dillon County Detention Center…

May 19th, 2024 marked Deputy Pam Johnson’s 31 years in law enforcement. Deputy Johnson began her career May 19th, 1993, working for the Dillon County Detention Center (it was known…

Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. Even though it is in its infancy on paper, Juneteenth is considered the longest-running African American holiday in history….

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (June 10, 2024) – Father’s Day is on June 16 this year. While shopping online for Father’s Day purchases, Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Carolinas (BBB) reminds…

National Iced Tea Month was celebrated at the June Farmers Market. There were many vendors and various items available. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC Click…

Dillon County Unofficial Election Results: 6/14/2024 Democratic and Republican Primaries REPUBLICAN PRIMARY (Dillon County Only) Mike Burch: 122 Shipp Daniel: 676 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY (Dillon County Only) US House District 7…

It’s Election Day in Dillon County! Here are some pictures from the polls at East, South, West, Latta, Oak Grove, and New Holly as well as pictures from the Voter…