Lake City Hands Marion 41-0 Loss
The Lake City Panthers handed the visiting Marion Swamp Foxes a 41-0 loss on Friday, October 18, in Lake City. The Panthers kicked off to Marion to begin the game….
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Dillon County Voters To Decide On Sunday Alcohol Sales In Upcoming Election
By Betsy Finklea Dillon County voters will have an important decision to make as they cast their ballots for the upcoming general election on whether to allow Sunday Alcohol Sales…
ELECTION 2024: Your Need-To-Know Information About Voting
Election 2024 is right around the corner, and early voting started today, Monday, October 21st. Here’s the information you need to know to make the voting process more informed and…
Propagating Plants Is The Topic Of The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club Meeting
The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club held its October 1st meeting at the home of President Mary Ricks. She opened the meeting by introducing a new member and visitor to active…
Nurse Honored at McLeod Health Dillon
October 21, 2024 (Dillon, SC) – Monica Gilchrist, RN, of McLeod Health Dillon was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY…
Listen, Learn, Preserve, and Celebrate: Town of Latta and Latimer Historic School Committee Awarded Planning Grant From SC Humanities
The Town of Latta and the Latimer Historic School Committee have been awarded a planning grant from SC Humanities to undertake a significant mission: to gather and safeguard historical information…
McLeod Health Group, Local Elected Officials Discuss Issues Facing The Community
McLeod Health Dillon leadership met with local elected officials and the McLeod Health Government Affairs team on October 16. Senator Kent Williams and Representative Jackie Hayes joined the group to…
U.S. Winter Outlook: Warmer and Drier South, Wetter North
A slowly-developing La Nina is favored to influence conditions for the upcoming winter across most of the country, according to NOAA’s U.S. Winter Outlook released today by the Climate Prediction…
Paint And Learn Party Promotes Fun And Creativity As Well As Important Information On Domestic Violence
Several people attended the free Paint and Learn Party held by Pee Dee Coalition and Agape Creations and Designs at West Hall in Dillon on Saturday afternoon. There was fun,…
Sellers Raccoon Festival Is Fun-Filled Day For Community
SELLERS RACCOON FESTIVAL October 19, 2024 It was a fun-filled day at the Sellers Raccoon Festival. There was a parade, food, vendors, inflatables, music, and a raccoon-themed quilting contest. The…
WEATHER ALERT: Nadine and Oscar Form, But Don’t Panic
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Tropical Storm Nadine formed last night from disturbed weather over the northwestern Caribbean Sea. It’s…
DEATH NOTICES: 10/19/2024
DEATH NOTICES Mr. Benjamin Jones transitioned in Lake View, South Carolina on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements. The…
Clemson Board of Trustees Fall Meeting Focuses on Research Ascension
With an overarching focus on the second pillar of Clemson Elevate — the research ascension of Clemson University — the 2024 Fall Quarterly Meeting of the Clemson Board of Trustees…
South Carolina Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration Provide Update On Roads and Bridges In South Carolina Following Hurricane Helene
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 18, 2024) – Acting Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Kristin White visited the upstate with Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell and other officials to tour…
Get Ahead: Cast Your Vote Early for the 2024 General Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 17, 2024) – With early voting just a few days away, the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is encouraging registered voters to make their mark ahead…
DPH Encourages Prevention Measures During National Substance Use Prevention Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― October is Substance Use Prevention Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is joining the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse…
Maxwood Furniture Expands Marion County Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Maxwood Furniture, a manufacturer and distributor of solid wood furniture, today announced it is expanding its operations in Marion County. The company’s $6 million investment will create…