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…
By Chris Jackson Pleasant Grove Baptist Church held its annual WMU Focus Sunday today, bringing together members of the congregation for a morning centered on missions, fellowship, and remembrance. The…
Boys Basketball Playoffs Academic Magnet at Mullins Monday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. Marion at Edisto Monday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. Dillon at Fox Creek Monday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. Scott’s…
To the Citizens of Latta: I am Rev. Larry Williams, President/CEO of Crime Block, Inc. Crime Block was established in 1993 to empower our schools and community to become more…
Mount Calvary Baptist Church Senior Valentine Banquet (Photos by Levern Hayes)
Gia’s Training Center held a horse barrel racing event on Saturday, February 14, that began at 2:00 p.m. Lots of participants and fans were in attendance. Gia’s is located at…
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division has arrested Desiree Yasmein Davis, 22, of Marion in connection with a February 12th stabbing incident on Rhedin Road. Davis is charged…
Congratulations to the Latta Middle School Academic Challenge Team, who won the region championship today! (Contributed Photo)