McLeod Health Dillon CEO Honored with Women of Distinction Award
On August 16, the 2025 Women of Distinction event honored Jenny Hardee, CEO of McLeod Health Dillon, as one of the eight recipients of the 2025 Mary Dean Brewer Women…
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Dillon County Defendant Sentenced to 15 Years for Manslaughter and Armed Robberies
The 4th Circuit Solicitor’s Office announces that Tyquez Stanley has pleaded guilty to Voluntary Manslaughter and two counts of Armed Robbery in separate Dillon County cases. Stanley admitted responsibility for…
Beach Sweep/River Sweep Cleanup Taking Place On September 13th at Dillon County Landing in Fork
Mark your calendars! South Carolina’s annual Beach Sweep/River Sweep is happening Saturday, September 13th, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Dillon County Landing in Fork. This annual cleanup…
WEATHER ALERT: Erin Moving Away, Two Areas To Watch
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Erin behaved as expected and is now east of New Jersey and pulling away to the east. It remains a…
SC Ports Announces Leadership Change After CEO Resigns
CHARLESTON, SC—Aug. 21, 2025—After three years of leading the South Carolina Ports Authority as President and CEO, Barbara Melvin has announced her resignation, with plans to pursue other opportunities. Melvin…
Work Continuing At Railroad Track In Dillon
Work is continuing at the railroad track in Dillon to make the area handicapped accessible. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Crews To Begin Working On New Water Lines In Latta Business District
As part of the new water line installation in Latta, crews will begin working in the business area in front of the post office, NAPA store, etc. as early as…
Lieutenant Governor Makes Stop At King’s Pizza In Dillon
Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette made a stop at King’s Pizza in Dillon today, where she visited with citizens and local officials. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News,…
Dillon County Official Grateful For Lieutenant Governor’s Visit To Harbor Freight
Dillon County officials were grateful to have Lt. Governor Pamela Evette visit Dillon County and Harbor Freight this morning. Pictured are Dillon County Economic Development Director Rodney Berry, Lieutenant Governor…
WEATHER ALERT: Erin To Bring Coastal Hazards As It Sails Through the Uprights
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: -Erin will pass between the East Coast and Bermuda during the upcoming workweek, far enough offshore that the…
WEATHER ALERT: Hurricane Erin To Pass East, More Waves To Watch
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: -Erin is now a hurricane and is likely to become a major hurricane by Saturday night. -The forecast…
Dillon County Detention Officer Ernest Stephen Rogers Graduates From SC Criminal Justice Academy
Congratulations to Dillon County Detention Officer Ernest Stephen Rogers on graduation from the SC Criminal Justice Academy Detention Officer Class 478. The graduation was held on August 15, 2025 at…
Work Is Continuing On Railroad Crossings
Work is continuing at the railroad track in Dillon as they fix the crossing. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Work Underway At ATM At Lake View Town Hall
Work is underway at the ATM at the Lake View Town Hall. A new cement handicapped pad and ramp are being installed to make the ATM handicapped accessible. (Photos by…
A Workforce Success Story: Nautica Williamson
In December 2023, Nautica Williamson enrolled in the NextGen program, with the goal of earning her CMAA Certification and pursuing a career in the Medical/Business Administration field. She successfully completed…
Four Women Baptized At Detention Center
A baptism took place Thursday at the Dillon County Detention Center in the women’s pod. Four women were baptized by Pastor James Orr, with the assistance of Captain Sarah Samuels…
Man Found Not Guilty Of Murder and Other Charges, But Guilty of Grand Larceny In April 2021 Case
By Betsy Finklea A man was found not guilty of three of four charges in an April 2021 murder case in General Sessions Court today (Thursday). The jury deliberated two…
New Latta Police Chief Allan Rogers Sworn In
Latta Police Chief Allan Rogers was sworn in as chief at the Latta Gazebo on Thursday evening in front of a large crowd. Chaplain Paul Gasque said Rogers comes with…