By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County News, LLC Latta Methodist Church held an Ash Wednesday Service marking the beginning of Lent. The congregation prayed a breakthrough prayer. This was followed…
The City of Marion warmly invites residents, families, and community members to join us as we celebrate Black History Month, a time to honor the rich heritage, achievements, and lasting…
In recognition of Women’s History Month, the Dillon County Theatre will present on March 5th Kathryn Smith, who will be talking about “George Washington’s 1791 Tour of the South, Related…
The Dillon Lady Wildcats advanced to the next round of the basketball playoffs with a 56-26 win over the North Charleston Lady Cougars in varsity action played in Dillon on…
The Latta Vikings defeated the Scott’s Branch Eagles of Summerton, S.C., 58-49 in Latta on Tuesday, February 17. At halftime, Latta was up 28-22. After 3 quarters of play, Latta…
Members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6091 visited Hamer Canaan Head Start and read books to five classes. They also had the opportunity to speak with some parents about…
Daniel Smith was honored at the monthly meeting of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6091 for finishing third in South Carolina’s VFW Patriots Pen essay contest. This year’s theme was…
FIRST RESPONDER SPOTLIGHT: WILLIAM ANTHONY WEATHERFORD DILLON COUNTY FIRE STATION TWO William Anthony Weatherford, LF9, Firefighter/full-time engineer for Dillon County Station Two in Latta, has been a volunteer firefighter for…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) is urging consumers to guard against tax-time identity theft and scams. Thieves may file tax returns using stolen identities…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched a new Mosquito-Borne Disease Dashboard, offering comprehensive data related to cases and rates of certain mosquito-borne diseases…
Erie, PA (February 13, 2026)—In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in South Carolina. The birds were…
The Latta Lady Vikings defeated the Ridgeland Lady Jaguars 59-20 in the first round of the SCHSL basketball playoffs held in Latta on Monday, February 16. Latta controlled the tipoff…
Dillon County Councilwoman Detrice Dawkins and Sterling Lee, the first African-American Mayor of Lake View, visited the classes at Gordon Elementary School for Black History Month. The Logistics of Hustling…
Mullins, SC – February 2026 – Anderson Brothers Bank proudly announces the appointment of Michael Martin as Loan Officer and Assistant Branch Manager at its McIntyre Branch, located at 232…
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office family is growing! Please join them in welcoming the newest Patrol Deputy, Deputy Vincent Kabacevic. Deputy Kabacevic originally joined the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in…
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 12 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina…
Pickup truck on fire at 1203 Radford Boulevard, Dillon. (Speedway) (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
The Dogwood Garden Club met on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the home of Susan Carter. Nine club members, including our newest member Barbara Driggers, were in attendance. President Susan…