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Be A Good Neighbor: Contact 811 Before Digging
National 8/11 Day – Aug. 11 – is just around the corner, and it is an important annual reminder that contacting South Carolina 811 before every excavation project is part…
Suspended South Carolina Sheriff to Stand Trial in Excessive Force Case
FLORENCE, S.C. — A jury trial in the case of United States V. Charles Bernard Lemon is set to begin Tuesday, August 13. Lemon, who served as Sheriff of Marlboro…
TRAFFIC ALERT: State Park Road Now Totally Covered With Water
TRAFFIC ALERT! State Park Road is now totally covered with water. Please avoid the area. 2:55 p.m., 8/9/2024
State Park Road Down To One Lane, Expected To Be Covered In Water By End Of The Day
STATE PARK ROAD DOWN TO ONE LANE, EXPECTED TO BE COVERED BY END OF THE DAY State Park Road is down to one lane just outside of the park near…
WEATHER ALERT: Debby Is Gone, What’s Next?
From The S.C. Climatology Office By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office We’re finally rid of Debby, but not after the storm threw one more uppercut at…
PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Storm Debby
PHOTO GALLERY Tropical Storm Debby Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC and Photos Contributed By The Community Click to enlarge
When To Call and When Not To Call 9-1-1 Reviewed
By Betsy Finklea During times like tropical storms and other weather emergencies, 9-1-1 gets inundated with phone calls. It is very important that the public only call when there is…
Duke Energy Offers Safety Tips For Upcoming Storm
Duke Energy offers the following guidelines for the upcoming storm: Electrical safety guidelines for floods · If rising water threatens your home – or if you evacuate your home –…
Missing Man Located Deceased In Another County
Frederick Lynn Sellers, Jr., the man who was reported missing to the City of Dillon Police Department, was located deceased in another county, according to Chief David Lane. Prestige Funeral…
Town Of Latta Plans For Storm Announced
Update on the Town of Latta From Jarett Taylor The Town council met at 4 p.m. today (Aug. 5) for a briefing of what has been done so far by…
Multiday Deluge from Tropical Storm Debby Predicted
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is monitoring Tropical Storm Debby. Forecasters say it is expected to move very slowly over South Carolina in the next few days,…
Local Officials Making Plans and Preparations For Tropical Storm Debbie
By Betsy Finklea Local officials are making plans and preparations for Tropical Storm Debby and are urging citizens to do the same as the storm nears. At this time, it…
SCDES Begins Pre-Storm Efforts to Prepare for Impacts from Tropical Storm Debby
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Debby and preparing for its potential impact on South Carolina later this week. The…
Capt. Josh Jackson Presented Life Saving Award
Dillon County EMS responded to a medical call late Sunday evening, July 28th, 2024. Due to the nature of the call, EMS requested Dillon County Station Two respond for manpower….
WEATHER UPDATE: Confidence Increases In Forecast For Major Impacts From Debby In South Carolina
From The S.C. Climatology Office By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Sunday (Aug. 4) Debby Update Key Points: Confidence has increased in a forecast for major…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces State’s Price Gouging Law In Effect
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Aug. 4 that the state’s law against price gouging is now in effect since Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency. “With…
FEMA Urges Residents and Visitors in Debby’s Path to Complete Preparation Immediately, Heed Warnings of Local Officials
WASHINGTON — Today, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. approved an emergency declaration for the state of Florida as FEMA officials urge those living in Debby’s path to complete preparedness actions….