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COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 16, 2024) – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis announced August 16 that his office returned more $38 million in unclaimed property for the fiscal year that ended June…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – National news outlets are reporting a potential security breach involving billions of social security numbers. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges everyone to take…
By Betsy Finklea Marion-Dillon County Habitat For Humanity announced at a meeting in Lake View recently that football star Darius Leonard was donating property to build five homes in the…
If anyone in Dillon County has damage from the recent Tropical Storm Debby, please call 843-774-1458 or 843-774-1401 to report it so the county can do damage assessments.
Atmospheric and oceanic conditions have set the stage for an extremely active hurricane season that could rank among the busiest on record. With the peak of hurricane season quickly approaching,…
A big thank you to everyone who assisted us with our storm coverage. You helped us get out valuable information to the community. We appreciate you.
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…
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 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 BY END OF THE DAY State Park Road is down to one lane just outside of the park near…
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 Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC and Photos Contributed By The Community Click to enlarge
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 the following guidelines for the upcoming storm: Electrical safety guidelines for floods · If rising water threatens your home – or if you evacuate your home –…
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…
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…
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,…
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…