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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…

By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Let’s stop, collaborate, and listen to the tropical discussion. We have no brand new inventions…

SCDNR officers want to do everything possible to make sure boaters have a fun yet safe Labor Day holiday. Courtesy boating inspections will be offered at public boat landings around…

CHARLESTON, SC — AUGUST 19, 2024 — Highly productive port operations and a strategic location in the thriving Southeast is driving cargo growth at South Carolina Ports. SC Ports had…

VIDEO: Dillon County Council Meeting, August 29, 2024

The 17,000 CWA AT&T workers continue the strike for unfair labor laws. The strike enters the 12th day today, Tuesday, August 27. These members are at the old Southern Bell…

Mosquitoes are breeding in abundance in floodwaters left behind by Tropical Storm Debby, prompting officials throughout the state to step up pesticide treatments to control them. Experts with the Clemson…

The Dillon County Animal Shelter met on Thursday, August 15, at 5:30 p.m. at the Dillon County Judicial Center with volunteers to assist the Shelter. The Dillon County Animal Shelter’s…