East, South, and Fork Voters Have New Polling Locations For Election
By Betsy Finklea When voters head to the polls for the general election on Tuesday, November 5th, two precincts will be voting in new locations. East Dillon voters will no…
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Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social…
Feds Provide More Than $408 Million to Helene Survivors, Continue to Support Recovery Efforts Across the Southeast in Response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene
WASHINGTON – As communities across the Southeast recover from the devastation caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, FEMA and the federal family continue to support those affected, work side by…
DCP3 Discusses Many Matters At September Meeting
DCP# MEETING MINUTES Minutes for Meeting from September 2024 Welcome/Opening Prayer/ Pledge of Allegiance – Glenn Greene Approval of Minutes – Motion by Jaime Vance, 2nd by Mike Tyler Financial…
McLeod Hospice Earns Caregiver Satisfaction Award
FLORENCE–October 4, 2024–McLeod Hospice has earned the SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” Caregiver Satisfaction Award. The program has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an…
WEATHER REPORT: Tropics Quiet For A While, Chilly Nights Ahead
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Now that we have Milton out of the way, we’re heading into a quiet spell…
A View of the Northern Lights in Latta, S.C.
A View of the Northern Lights in Latta, S.C., on Thursday, October 10
$52 Million Multi-State Settlement With Marriott For Data Breach of Starwood Guest Reservation Database Announced
Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a coalition of 50 attorneys general has reached a settlement with Marriott International, Inc. as the result of an investigation into a large…
Blustery Thursday Thanks To Milton
Key Points: * A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the coastal Lowcountry counties, from the Savannah River to the South Santee River. A Tropical Storm Warning is in…
McLeod Health Foundation Receives $48,077 Grant From the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence
The McLeod Health Foundation has received a grant of $48,077 from CCME Foundation, a North Carolina-based non-profit organization sponsored by Constellation Quality Heath, to support the McLeod Health Nurse-Family Partnership…
DPH Highlights Education, Safety for Fire Prevention Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― To celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is spotlighting the importance of fire education and smoke alarm safety. DPH is…
USDA Awards SC State $505K For Agriculture and Food-Related Scholarships
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19.2 million investment in 1890 Land-grant Universities to provide undergraduate scholarships for students to stimulate interest in food…
Federal Assistance for Hurricane Helene Exceeds $286 Million
WASHINGTON –FEMA continues to lead a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Federal assistance for survivors of Helene has now surpassed $286 million with an additional…
Looking To See If You Have Unclaimed Funds? Check The State Treasurer’s Website
Looking for missing money or unclaimed funds that you may be owed? The South Carolina Treasurer’s Office, under the direction of State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, may have the answer for…
Voter Registration Deadline Extended to October 14 in All Counties
COLUMBIA, SC (October 4, 2024) – South Carolina citizens now have more time to register to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election after a court today ordered the voter…
WEATHER REPORT: All Eyes On Milton As It Forms As Tropical Depression; May Impact South Carolina On Wednesday-Thursday
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Key Points: Tropical Storm Milton, which formed as Tropical Depression 14 this morning in the…
WeShopSC Team Talks To Small Business Owners About Their Platform
The team from WeShopSC came to the City of Dillon Visitor Center yesterday to talk with small business owners about the WeShopSC platform. This is a free business development tool…
A Sneak Peek At The City of Dillon Police Department Renovation
By Betsy Finklea The City of Dillon Police Department will soon have a new location. The old First Bank Building, also known to some as the South Carolina National Bank…