Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Joy
COLUMBIA, S.C. – While South Carolinians are sharing their generosity with gift purchases and charity donations, scammers are busy trying to take advantage of your holiday cheer. The South Carolina…
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WEATHER OUTLOOK: Mostly Harmless Weather Through Midweek
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Our weather looks uneventful through the middle of next week, with some exceptions. Cold high…
BBB Provides Tips to Help Students Avoid Scam Job Postings
RALEIGH, N.C. (December 11 , 2024) – Many students seek flexible, part-time employment to help cover expenses. Finding a job can be challenging, and students may feel pressure to find…
Applications Are Now Live To Apply For Sunday Alcohol Sales License In Dillon County
By Betsy Finklea On Monday of this week, the applications went live on the South Carolina Department of Revenue website for businesses interested in Sunday alcohol sales in the unincorporated…
SCDOT To Implement Temporary Lane Closures On Part Of I-95 Northbound For Traffic Shift In Dillon County
COLUMBIA (December 5, 2024)— The South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement temporary lane closures on I-95 northbound between mile markers 181 and 185 in Dillon County beginning December 9…
Kelly Seed Company, LLC Acquires Dillon Seed Company, Inc.
We are thrilled to share some exciting news: Kelly Seed Company, LLC has officially acquired Dillon Seed Company, Inc., located in Dillon, S.C.! This dynamic merger is a significant leap…
Atlantic Hurricane Season Races To Finish Within Range of Predicted Number of Named Storms
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw 18 named storms…
No Bids Received On Dillon County Airport
By Betsy Finklea No bids were received to purchase the Dillon County Airport, according to Dillon County Administrator Tim Harper. The airport had been put up for bid on SCBO…
SCDOT To Hold Drop-In Public Involvement Meeting in Florence County
COLUMBIA (November 25, 2024) – SCDOT will hold a drop-in public information meeting on Thursday, December 12 regarding a proposed planning and environmental linkage study for the bridges on Interstate…
South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week Underway
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week for 2024 will be observed December 1 through December 7, 2024. The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the…
Thousands of Farmers Could Unknowingly Face Federal Fines or Jail Time For Failing To File Businesses With The Federal Government
Time is running out for thousands of farmers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government. Jan. 1, 2025,…
Each Thanksgiving Dinner Requires a National Effort
As friends and family sit down for a Thanksgiving dinner, very few are aware that the feast on their table is a culmination of efforts of farmers from every corner…
Six Vehicle Wreck Results In Two Deaths, Injuries
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County News, LLC A wreck involving six vehicles and resulting in two deaths occurred on I-95 at approximately 6:52 a.m. this morning, according to S.C….
Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner Declines – Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s…
SC Department of Public Safety Announces Thanksgiving Safety Breaks, Urges Caution During Holiday Travel Period
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety urges drivers to buckle up, slow down, put away distractions, and drive sober this Thanksgiving holiday week. Thanksgiving week is one…
Fatal Wreck On McKay’s Bridge Road Takes Two Lives
On. November 19, at approximately 11:56 p.m., a single vehicle collision took place at McKay’s Bridge Road, near Judson Road, approximately six miles nother of Little Rock. A Toyota Tacoma…
SC Highway Patrol Holds Building Dedication Ceremony in Honor of Fallen Trooper George T. Radford
FLORENCE – The South Carolina Highway Patrol held a building dedication today in honor of fallen Trooper First Class George T. Radford, who was shot and killed in the line…
PDRTA Announces Passenger Appreciation Week: Fare-Free Rides and Special Events Across the Pee Dee Region
FLORENCE – November 15, 2024 – The Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) is excited to announce Passenger Appreciation Week beginning Monday, November 18, 2024, in celebration of it’s passenger…