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This is the ongoing work at the Railroad Track in Dillon where the area is being made handicapped accessible. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)

Dillon County Station 2 (Latta) responded to a mobile home fire this morning on East Leitner Street in Latta. It was a small kitchen fire. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon…

These are the new Pickleball courts in Hamer. Painting was completed today, and they will be available beginning Monday to play on. PHOTO GALLERY

Chevella German, Family Service Manager at Head Start, was among several nominees from the state of SC competing for “Staff of the Year Award.” This award recognizes a portfolio of…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced its progress implementing President Trump’s bold agenda to improve services to the public while safeguarding taxpayer dollars. Working with the Department of Government…

The Pregnancy Center of Dillon County will celebrate their third annual Night For Life on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Dillon, 400 North…

By Betsy Finklea The groundbreaking for the Festival Marketplace was held on Monday afternoon at the lot behind the City of Dillon Visitor Center. The lot was formerly occupied by…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Arts Commission (SCAC) and the SC Future Makers are partnering to show K-12 students how creativity and the arts play a vital role in…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Bryan P. Stirling has been appointed as the United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Mr. Stirling took the…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking steps to provide a significant enhancement for my Social Security account holders, by introducing secure digital access to their Social Security number (SSN)….

It’s time to get excited about First Friday at the Fountain and the opening band, Dillon County’s own Terry Powers and his band, Pepper Creek. First Friday at the Fountain…

Dillon County is an emerging housing market in the Pee Dee Region of South Carolina. Many factors support the anticipated growth of the county. The county is flanked by interstate…

Columbia, S.C. – Gov. Henry McMaster has declared May as South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, county emergency managers, the National Weather Service, and all…

COLUMBIA, S.C.– South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that the state secured $66,833,057.18 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998, the Attorney…

The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office’s next Community event will be May 22nd, 2025 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Oak Grove Fire Department. They will continue throughout the County in hope’s…

The work has begun near the railroad track. It is getting some handicapped accessible upgrades. (Photo by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)

A new lift station is being installed at the corner of East Calhoun Street and 4th Avenue in Dillon, according to Dillon City Manager Burt Rogers. This will replace the…

Fire Safe South Carolina, and its partners, congratulate 207 South Carolina fire departments for receiving their 2024 Community Designation. These designated communities continually work to reduce home fire-related injuries in…