Blustery Thursday Thanks To Milton
Key Points: * A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for the coastal Lowcountry counties, from the Savannah River to the South Santee River. A Tropical Storm Warning is in…
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Lake View High School To Hold Volleyball Senior Night On October 10
Volleyball senior night for Lake View High School will be Thursday, October 10, vs. Hemingway in Lake View. The junior varsity game will start at 5:00 p.m., and the varsity…
McLeod Health Foundation Receives $48,077 Grant From the Carolina Center for Medical Excellence
The McLeod Health Foundation has received a grant of $48,077 from CCME Foundation, a North Carolina-based non-profit organization sponsored by Constellation Quality Heath, to support the McLeod Health Nurse-Family Partnership…
Aynor Hands Dillon A 3-0 Loss
The Aynor Lady Blue Jackets handed the Dillon Lady Wildcats a 3-0 loss in Dillon on Thursday, October 3, in varsity volleyball. The scores were: set 1, Aynor 25, Dillon…
Johnsonville Wins 3-1 Over Lake View
The Johnsonville Lady Flashes defeated the Lake View Lady Wild Gators 3-1 in varsity volleyball action played in Lake View on Thursday, October 3. The scores were: 25-27, 25-19, 15-25,…
Latta Wins In JV And Varsity Volleyball
The Latta Lady Vikings won 2-0 over the Hemingway Lady Tigers in junior varsity Region 6A volleyball action played in Latta on Thursday, October 3, with set scores of 25-15…
DEATH NOTICES: 10/9/2024
DEATH NOTICES Ms. Joyce Bruce transitioned on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, South Carolina. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge…
DPH Highlights Education, Safety for Fire Prevention Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― To celebrate Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is spotlighting the importance of fire education and smoke alarm safety. DPH is…
Is It Better For The Environment to Drive an Electric or Hybrid Vehicle? The Answer Might Surprise You
From Clemson University By Paul Alongi For Hao Chen, a critical question about modern transportation can be summed up by paraphrasing a literary classic to sharpen the focus on the…
USDA Awards SC State $505K For Agriculture and Food-Related Scholarships
ORANGEBURG, S.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced a $19.2 million investment in 1890 Land-grant Universities to provide undergraduate scholarships for students to stimulate interest in food…
Federal Assistance for Hurricane Helene Exceeds $286 Million
WASHINGTON –FEMA continues to lead a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Federal assistance for survivors of Helene has now surpassed $286 million with an additional…
Looking To See If You Have Unclaimed Funds? Check The State Treasurer’s Website
Looking for missing money or unclaimed funds that you may be owed? The South Carolina Treasurer’s Office, under the direction of State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, may have the answer for…
Public Meeting Held On Stormwater Upgrades For Riverdale Community
Representatives from Weston and Sampson and the South Carolina Office of Resilience held a public meeting at the Dillon County Council office about the construction of stormwater upgrades planned for…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Sues TikTok For Violating South Carolina Consumer Protection Laws
COLUMBIA, S.C.-South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing separate enforcement actions against TikTok for violations of state consumer protection laws….
SCDSS Awarded Additional Preschool Development Renewal Grant
October 8, 2024 – The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) Division of Early Care and Education is excited to receive a three-year Preschool Development Renewal Grant for $8…
Florence County Sheriff’s Office CEU Makes Big Marijuana Bust
On October 7, 2024 FCSO deputies assigned to the Criminal Enforcement Unit (CEU) stopped a vehicle for speeding on Interstate 95 near the 160 mile marker. After making contact with…
Alpheus Victor and Martha Cooper Bethea Farmstead Listed On National Register of Historic Places
The Alpheus Victor and Martha Cooper Bethea Farmstead in Dillon County was recently listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The farmstead is locally significant as a highly intact…
Voter Registration Deadline Extended to October 14 in All Counties
COLUMBIA, SC (October 4, 2024) – South Carolina citizens now have more time to register to vote ahead of the 2024 General Election after a court today ordered the voter…