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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…

A fire occurred on Oscar Drive. The Dillon County News is told that everyone got out safely. (Photos by Mackie Adams)

Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May across the United States. The proximity of Memorial Day to the summer solstice has led many to view the…

Sheriff Hamilton congratulates Detective Troy Jones on being the recipient of the “Top Shot” award for the Spring 2024 firearms qualification. Detective Jones had the highest qualification score of all…

Jalynn McKenzie has been promoted to Corporal at the Dillon County Detention Center. Corporal McKenzie graduated from Latta High School in 2022 and began working at Dillon County Detention Center…

Michael Barfield has been promoted detective in the Criminal Investigations Division of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. Detective Barfield has over 22 years of experience. Detective Barfield began his career…

Lt. Terry McArthur recently celebrated his 25th year of service at the Dillon County Detention Center on May 15. Lt. McArthur has been loyal to Dillon County, serving all of…

By Betsy Finklea Dillon County District Four Councilman T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea announces that a new housing development is coming to the Oak Grove area. The development will be located on…