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Dillon District Four Closing Schedule For Last Two Days Of School Released

After many years of time spent toiling classrooms and study halls, many students welcome graduation. Graduating high school or college is a major milestone. It is associated with many symbols…

The Latta Middle School 2026-2027 Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Cheryl Selby, and the Support Staff of the Year is Mr. Alexander Mays. Both of these outstanding staff members…

The amazing students from Dillon, South Carolina, are making a national and global impact. The The amazing students from Dillon, South Carolina, are making a national and global impact. The…

For over a decade, the Kids in Parks program has connected kids and families to public lands nationwide through their principal initiative, TRACK Trails. Each TRACK Trail location is family-friendly…

Francis Marion University celebrated its Spring 2026 graduates in ceremonies held Friday evening and Saturday morning in the Smith University Center on campus. A total of 342 students received degrees,…

Connor Hyatt graduated from FDTC with an Associate in Applied Science Automotive Technology, Certificate in Basic Automotive.

Gabriel Smith received his National Honor Society stole, and cords for Beta Club, Tech Honor Society, English Honor Society, Math Honor Society, Science Honor Society, History Honor Society and College/Career…

The 8th William Cecil Fore & Alexander Fore Scholarship Awards are now accepting online applications for graduating seniors from: Marion High School Mullins High School Latta High School Dillon High…

Those included below are submitted. To submit one, email bf@dillonnews.org.Aaron Smith Class of 2026 Auto Mechanic Certified OSHA certified and Carpentry certified Zakiya Gilchrist Class of 2026 Landyn Richardson-Scott Auto…

Congratulations to Ira Owens on receiving his Masters in psychology. He will be enrolling in school in August for his Doctorate.

Jacorie McCall is graduating from Mississippi College School of Law with a Juris Doctor degree, after earning a bachelor’s degree in political science from Clemson University. His plans after graduation…

Caden Wallace of Dillon was recently recognized for his hard work and dedication by being named Machine Tool Technology Student of the Year at Florence-Darlington Technical College. The honor reflects…

Gracyn Hyatt, Latta, graduated from College of Charleston. She will be working for Latta Elementary School while pursuing her Master’s degree from Coker University. Her softball team just won the…

Charlotte Sellers, Francis Marion, Majors in History and Political Science with minors in International Relations and Legal Studies. Attending University of South Dakota School of Law in August!

Leah Gales esrned a BSN RN degree from FMU.

GRADUATE Amelia N.Worley M.ed Columbia College Master’s Trauma Informed Educator My future plans are to become a clinical counselor and help individuals and families heal from trauma while creating safe…

Congratulations to Jykya Bell on getting her Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.