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The windows at the J.V. Martin auditorium were installed Thursday. (Contributed)

Thirty-six years ago today, October 29, 1988, Trooper George Tillman Radford was shot and killed in the line of duty at the age of 41. He had served with the…

COLUMBIA, SC (October 28, 2024) – South Carolina voters are making their voices heard in record numbers through the first week of the early voting period. So far, more than…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct. 28, 2024) – Once again channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up another list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (October 28, 2024) – As election day is fast approaching and early voting is underway, the voices arguing for and against hot-button issues are loud and persistent….

Columbia, S.C. (October 24, 2024)—The South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement extended lane closures on SC 327 in Florence County between East Palmetto Street and Old Marion Highway beginning…

Columbia, S.C. (October 28, 2024)—The South Carolina Department of Transportation has reopened US 276 near Caesars Head in Greenville County. The road was closed due to damage caused by Hurricane…

By Grace Newsom Growing up in Hartsville, South Carolina, Sidney Easters had been a Clemson fan her whole life. When she toured Clemson as a prospective student, she knew that…

By Denise Attaway Juan McAllister, a personal chef from Georgia, owns his grandfather’s farm in Effingham, South Carolina. He wants to grow healthy, organic food. McAllister is considering turning the…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 29, 2024)—The South Carolina Department of Transportation will continue single lane closures on I-95 Southbound at the 193 mile marker in Dillon County for bridge repairs. These…

WASHINGTON – The Biden-Harris Administration has approved more than $1.2 billion in direct assistance to Hurricanes Helene and Milton survivors. These funds help survivors with housing repairs, personal property replacement…

COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct. 29, 2024) – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced the launch of a new personal finance lesson plan designed to engage kindergarten through second grade students across the…

By Betsy Finklea Dillon County Station 9 (Oak Grove) Fire Department held a celebration on Saturday in recognition of their 41 years of service to the community and in honor…

(October 24, 2024 – Florence, SC) In 2004, the McLeod Breast Health Center was established to ensure rapid diagnosis, education and emotional support for women facing a diagnosis of breast…

By Betsy Finklea The ribbon cutting for the new Scrubby’s car wash in Dillon was held today, Wednesday, October 23rd. Several turned out to cut the ribbon on the state-of-the…

The grand opening for CARPS SC at 311 West Harrison Street, Dillon, was held on Tuesday, October 22nd. CARPS SC offers addiction recovery services for individuals and families, support group…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — United States Attorney Adair Ford Boroughs announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) John Potterfield will lead the efforts of her office in connection with the…