Marion Defeats South Florence 64-47
The Marion Swamp Foxes defeated the South Florence Bruins 64-47 in a non-conference game played on Saturday, January 11. Marion had a 4-point lead 19-15, after the first quarter of…
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Tax Season Opens January 27th
The SCDOR will begin accepting 2024 Individual Income Tax returns on January 27, 2025, consistent with the date announced by the IRS. The filing deadline for 2024 returns is May…
FMU To Host Annual MLK Celebration January 16
Francis Marion University will host its 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on campus Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Chapman Auditorium. This year’s keynote speaker will…
Researcher Aims To Develop Chickpeas As Winter Cash Crop In Southeast
By Denise Attaway The southeastern United States’ climate isn’t ideal for chickpeas, but a Clemson University researcher believes she can develop a variety that could serve as a winter cash…
Latta Student To Participate In Presidential Inauguration With The Citadel’s Summerall Guards
The Citadel’s Summerall Guards have been selected to participate in the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Noah Williams, son of Chris and Donna…
IN MEMORIAM: Jimmy Ray McKenzie
Jimmy Ray McKenzie, 81, passed away at the McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee in Florence, SC January 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday,…
Two Latta High School Students Presented IB Diplomas
Out of 192,866 candidates, the IB awarded 77,875 diplomas worldwide for the May 2024 session. On Monday, January 6, 2025, Latta High School held a presentation ceremony for Ashton Haselden…
BBB Offers Tips on Supporting Southern California Wildfire Relief
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 9, 2024) – As reported, strong winds fueling a fast-moving fire in Southern California have caused structures and homes to be destroyed and many people to lose…
SLED: See Something, Say Something
“I would like to remind everyone that we must all stay vigilant and continue working together to help keep our communities safe,” said SLED Chief Mark Keel. “If you see…
Loris Hands Dillon A Loss
The Loris Lions handed Dillon a loss in varsity basketball in Dillon on Thursday, January 9. Loris controlled the tip-off and scored the first point on a free throw by…
Dillon Girls Defeats Loris 50-43
The Dillon Lady Wildcats defeated the Loris Lady Lions 50-43 in varsity basketball action played in Dillon on Thursday, January 9. Loris controlled the opening tip-off, and Loris’ Dazena Capers…
IN MEMORIAM: Larry Gene Driggers
LATTA-Larry Gene Driggers, age 87, departed from this world on January 8, 2025 to go be with his heavenly father. Larry was born in Little Rock, SC on October 8,…
Third Arrest Made In Marion County Homicide
A third arrest has been made in the homicide of 17-year-old Desmond Dayshawn Drew that occurred on Willie Hodge Road in Marion County on the afternoon of Friday, January 3,…
March and Program To Be Held In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The march and program honoring the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., will be held on Monday, January 20th. The march will begin at 11:00 a.m….
Dillon School Renovation Project Shown At Night
NIGHT PICTURES OF J.V. MARTIN (OLD DILLON HIGH SCHOOL), THE WHITE BUILDING (OLD WEST ELEMENTARY), AND THE AUDITORIUM PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC
WINTER WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Through Tonight; A Cold Weekend Ahead
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources Key Points: -Our winter storm is underway; roads will be slick over much of the…
Mullins Wins 66-42 Over East Clarendon
The Mullins Auctioneers won 66-42 over the visiting East Clarendon Wolverines of Turbeville, S.C., in varsity basketball conference action played in Mullins on Thursday, January 9. Mullins’ Dakara Worley (sophomore)…