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On Friday, September 5, beginning at 10:00 a.m., Rev. Larry Williams and the Tabernacle of God Ministries will be distributing care bags to the City of Dillon and County of…

Dillon County 4-H Organizational Meeting/Open House will be held this Sunday, September 7 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Dillon County Rifle and Gun Club for youth ages…

Sheriff Jamie Hamilton and the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office welcomes back Deputy Jordan Upton and Samuel Smith. Both are great assets to our Department and they look forward to working…

The Latta Police Department is privileged to welcome and recognize two Police Chaplains, Retired SLED Captain Paul Gasque and Bishop Calvin Pompey. Paul Gasque is a former pastor in the…

From SCDPS Hands Free SC is a public education campaign from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety to announce South Carolina’s new hands-free law and educate drivers about the…

CHARLESTON, SC—August 18, 2025—The final federal reimbursement for the Charleston Harbor Deepening Project has been disbursed to the South Carolina Ports Authority, a total of $21.28 million allocated by Congress…

By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Tropics Quiet With Fernand having come and gone over the past week (staying far from us and relatively weak), we…

Florence — McLeod Regional Medical Center (MRMC) has been recognized amongst the Top 5% in the Nation for outstanding patient outcomes in performing transcatheter aortic valve replacements, a procedure commonly…

CHARLESTON, SC—Aug. 19, 2025—Construction continues on two key infrastructure projects at the Port of Charleston that will enhance SC Ports’ rail capabilities and grow capacity at the Leatherman Terminal. At…

The swimming area at the Little Pee Dee State Park will close for the season on Labor Day weekend, September 1st. Swimming is only allowed in the designated swimming area…

Work at the new building for Tiger Mart at Radford Boulevard and Hwy. 301 North, Dillon, S.C. Photo by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon county News, LLC

South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office will accept nominations of charitable organizations for this year’s Angel Awards. Each year, the Secretary of State honors several…

Columbia, S.C. – After an active weekend of earthquakes in South Carolina, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) is urging residents to take steps to prepare as the state…

In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Labor Day weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections…

Columbia, S.C. – It is time for South Carolina’s annual celebration of Workforce Development Month, beginning September 1, 2025. As the state’s economy continues to thrive, and the number of…

Dillon, South Carolina – August 27, 2025 – Anderson Brothers Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Ryan Rouse to Assistant Branch Manager at the Dillon Branch, located at…

Latta Police Chief Allan Rogers welcomes Simon Temple as captain of the Latta Police Department. He was sworn in at a ceremony held today in Latta. Captain Temple is a…

Sheriff Jamie Hamilton is pleased to announce that Dillon County applied for and received the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF). He is beyond excited to partner with Trinity Behavioral…