Dillon County Station Two Responds To Brush Fire
Dillon County Station Two’s (Latta) Engine 2 and Tanker 2 responded to a brush fire this afternoon on West Canal Road. Upon arrival, crews found the fire and quickly brought…
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Buddhist Monks Walk For Peace Comes To Columbia
On day 77 of their journey, Buddhist Monks and their dog, Aloka, came to Columbia, South Carolina today, Saturday, January 10, on their 120 day, 2,300 mile walk for peace….
DEATH NOTICES: 1/10/2026
Stephanie Denise Manning transitioned on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Celebration of Life for Stephanie Denise Manning will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Stephanie Denise Manning’s…
Dillon District Four Breakfast and Lunch Menus: January 12-16
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First Dillon County Historical Society Meeting Of The Year Is January 15th
The Dillon County Historical Society’s first meeting of the 2026 year will be on January 15, 2026 at 6:00. The meeting will be held at the Dillon Visitor’s Center located…
Feel Good Friday: People, Places & Projects
By Jeff Dennis Assistant Director of Public Information SCDNR Did you know the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is the longest-running community science project in the world? Sponsored by the National…
S.C. Department of Commerce Announces New Marketing and Communications Director
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Commerce today announced that Dorothy Weaver has joined the agency as the director of marketing and communications. Weaver will lead the department’s…
SCDES Offers Free Radon Test Kits, Reminds Residents of Radon Dangers during Radon Action Month
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed January as Radon Action Month, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) is urging residents to become familiar…
Florence Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of William Jeymari Mclloyd (age 23) of Florence, S.C., on one charge connected to the sexual exploitation of minors….
Athens Spoils Wilson’s Three-Point Night
ATHENS, GA – Despite two goals and an assist from Houston Wilson, the Pee Dee IceCats lost 7-3 to the Athens Rock Lobsters on Friday night. Wilson set up the…
Penny War Fundraiser Being Held At Latta Middle School
A Penny War has been declared to begin at LMS on Monday, January 12 and end on Friday, January 23! Each grade level is competing against each other to earn…
Coroner Releases Identities of Victims
At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Friday, January 9, Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley informed The Dillon County News, LLC, of the identities of the victims in the following deaths: -House…
Dillon County Sheriff’s Office Conducting Death Investigation
On Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 around 2 p.m., Deputies responded to Highway 301 South, near Bass Mill Road in reference to a deceased male in a vehicle. Upon arrival the…
Anderson Brothers Bank Welcomes David Lane as Commercial Loan Officer in Dillon
Mullins, January 2026 – Anderson Brothers Bank is pleased to announce the addition of David Lane as a Commercial Loan Officer, serving the Dillon County community. Lane will be based…
National Day of Action For Stalking Awareness Is January 18th
January 18th – National Day of Action for Stalking Awareness What is stalking? A working definition of stalking is a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that would…
WEATHER ALERT: Thunderstorms Saturday, Then Colder
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office For a change, there is a little weather excitement to outline today. A cold front now over the Mississippi and…
IRS Announces First Day Of 2026 Filing Season
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One,…
Undercover Operation Leads To Arrests
On 01/07/2026, agents with the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division conducted an undercover operation at 114 Covington Street in Latta. This operation led to information…