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COLUMBIA, SC (June 6, 2024) – The S.C. State Election Commission (SEC) wants to highlight essential reminders for voting on Election Day, Tuesday, June 11. “We want all voters to…

First Friday At The Fountain with Jim Quick & Coastline Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC

From The S.C. Climatology Office With the start of astronomical summer only two weeks away and meteorological summer already underway (that started on June 1), none of the weather you…

The Latimer School has been put on the National Historic Register as of mid-May. At a Latimer School Historic Committee Alumni Meeting, Carolyn McDaniel, who is heading the group, said…

Work is underway at the new Hamer Park. The Schafer Foundation donated the land for the park in Hamer and $1.5 million for the benefit of four parks. PHOTO GALLERY…

Sheriff Jamie Hamilton invites you to an “Are You Okay?” luncheon on June 18th, 2024 at 12:00 noon at the Dillon Wellness Center, 1647 Commerce Drive, Dillon, SC 29536. The…

The City of Dillon and South Carolina Works held a Job Fair on Wednesday, June 5, at the City of Dillon Downtown Development Office from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m….

WASHINGTON — FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik A. Hooks today visited the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami and was joined by NHC Director Michael…

May 28, 2024 – This year’s Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) begins June 1, 2024. SFMNP is designed to help supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious…

The Dillon County 4-H will hold a Solar System Day Camp on June 12th at the Dillon County Extension Office from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Only 10 spaces remain for our…

The Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Early voting is now open at the Dillon County Voter Registration Office, 305 West Hampton Street, DIllon, from…

Dance Dimensions will be celebrating our 33rd year of Dance Education. “I’ve Got the Music in Me!” will be the theme of this year’s annual dance showcase and you are…

Buster Furniss presented Johnnie Daniels of Help For Veterans with a check from the proceeds of a car show to benefit homeless and less fortunate veterans. Daniels said Help For…

Two mobile homes on Lincoln Street burned on Wednesday evening. The Dillon City Fire Department and Dillon County Station #1 responded. These photos were taken at 10:19 p.m. on 5/29….

During this year’s spring break, the Boys to Men and Girls with Purpose nonprofit organization participated in a community service learning project as part of the HYPE Project Team. The…

PRIMARY ELECTION INFORMATION The primary election is Tuesday, June 11th. Polls are open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. TWO PRIMARIES There are two primaries: Democratic and Republican. You must…

The Memorial Day Program is Monday, May 27, at 11 a.m. at the Dillon City-County Complex at Veterans Square. The guest speaker is Army Major Rodney Bunyan, the Senior ROTC…

By The Honorable James E. Lockemy Those who serve their country in time of war deserve our praise and thanks. To find someone who once served in harm’s way for…