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By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources With Hurricane Francine coming and going over the last week, we only have newly named…

Dr. Charles Louis Edwards, Assistant Medical Director of Emergency Services at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (CPRMC), has been recognized as the 2023-2024 Preceptor of the Year by the Medical…

By Betsy Finklea Harry Ott, the State President of the S.C. Farm Bureau, spoke about the challenges of farming at the Dillon County Farm Bureau meeting on Monday night. Ott…

On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes bound for California. The planes departed from airports in Boston; Newark, NJ; and Washington, D.C. September 11…

Sheriff Jamie Hamilton has promoted two deputies. Deputy Xzavier Williams and Deputy Trey Cox were both promoted to Corporal.

Nathan Scales has been named the Chief Public Defender for the 4th Judicial Circuit. Scales believes that every person deserves a good defense and the opportunity to become a positive…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (September 10, 2024) – If you were offered the chance to triple an investment in two months, would you take it? It might be hard to say…

COLUMBIA –The South Carolina Department of Public Safety mourned the death of State Transport Police Officer Mark S. Reynolds as he was laid to rest yesterday (Sunday) in Florence. The…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Continuing its journey into American history, the half-hour series Reconnecting Roots has returned for season 4. The show features eight new episodes. Hosted by Gabe McCauley, the…

Special Agents with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, Office of Inspector General, arrested a Dillon County woman recently with fraudulently receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Sasha…

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Public Safety is saddened to share that South Carolina State Transport Police Officer Mark Reynolds, 43, died Wednesday evening after a medical emergency…

The Latta Schools Educational Foundation in partnership with the Latta Police Department invite parents, the community, and law enforcement to a comprehensive training on Digital Citizenship, Online Safety, and Social…

The Dillon County Republican Party met at the City of Dillon Wellness Center on Thursday. Rep. Jay Jordan gave a legislative update. Several candidates spoke about their platforms. Charles Taylor,…

COLUMBIA – It is time for South Carolina’s annual celebration of Workforce Development Month, beginning September 1, 2024. The month will highlight multiple ways for our state’s citizens to prepare…

The Social Security Administration announced a large step in a multi-year effort to simplify processes for people who are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by starting to offer an…

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – August 5, 2024 – Dollar General is excited to announce its new DG Market at 911 Hwy 301 S in Dillon is now open! The new DG…

The FBI has launched a nationwide effort to raise awareness of the frauds and scams impacting the public and encourages reporting to law enforcement. Throughout this campaign, the FBI will…

August 30, 2024 If you enjoy tossing a line or pot out for blue crabs, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) wants you to be aware of a…