Congratulations to Dillon County native, Ian Bethea, who recently accepted a position as a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Surfside Beach, SC. Ian stated that he chose to pursue…
Wreck at 190 Mile Marker, I-95 North This vehicle was headed southbound on I-95 and crossed the median and ended up in the northbound lane at the woods. He crawled…
A Planet Fitness is coming to Dillon. This was confirmed at the City of Dillon Planning and Zoning meeting today. It will be located in the Dillon Plaza in the…
By Denise Attaway Clemson University is offering its annual Corn and Soybean Field Day at two locations in 2025, with the first set for July 22 at the Pee Dee…
Dillon County Fire Station 1 was dispatched to the landfill today, Sunday. It was burning when the department got on scene, and the City of Dillon was dispatched for water…
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive insect known for damaging grapes, hops, stone fruits and hardwood trees, has been detected for the first time in South Carolina. Clemson University’s…
The Atlantic tropics have been quiet since Chantal dissipated, and we are likely to see the Atlantic remain tranquil for a while. We have no tropical cyclones ongoing in the…
Dillon County Firefighters attended the State Weekend at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland. State weekend consists of firefighters from South Carolina, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. They attended classes,…
JAMES BOLLICH LONE SURVIVOR BATAAN DEATH MARCH WORLD WAR TWO My name is Ray Branch and I am a resident of Homestead Hills, Winston Salem, NC. I am a US…
A spokesperson for Tractor Supply confirmed to The Dillon County News, LLC on Friday that Tractor Supply is coming to Dillon. The store is set to open in January 2026…
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the details today of the state’s new Address Confidentiality Program, which will launch this fall to help protect some victims of crime. On…
The grand re-opening of Liberty Guns, Highway 301 North near South of the Border, is underway until 3 p.m. today. The event is taking place from 11 a.m. until 3…
On July 10, 2025, Cody Simpson visited several local farms in Dillon County, including Bruce Price and Sons Farm. Recently, W.R. “Cody” Simpson III was appointed by the Trump Administration…
COLUMBIA – Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond urged donors to give wisely to charitable causes following last weekend’s flooding disaster in Kerr County, Texas. “The families devastated…
Liberty Guns & Equipment, located at 3281 Hwy. 301 North in Hamer, is having their grand re-opening on Saturday, July 12th with a big event that gun enthusiasts and sportsmen…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is celebrating the passage of the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a landmark piece of legislation that delivers long-awaited tax relief to millions of older Americans….
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: -Tropical Depression Three has strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Chantal with 40 mph maximum sustained winds. -A…
Dillon County, South Carolina, June 30, 2025- The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING…