Fairmont Lady Golden Tornadoes Hand Lady Wildcats a Loss
The Fairmont Lady Golden Tornadoes handed the Dillon Lady Wildcats a 54-41 loss on Tuesday, December 17, in the Robeson County Shootout. Fairmont jumped out to an 18-6 lead after…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis Encourages Everyone To Claim Their Cash This Holiday Season
COLUMBIA, SC (December 19, 2024) – State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and his team of elves at the State Treasurer’s Office have been checking their unclaimed property list to see if…
SLED Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting In Florence
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Florence County. A man driving a 2016 Kia Soul…
Cierra Grice Signs With Presbyterian College
Dillon High School star softball athlete Cierra Grice took the next step in her softball and academic career as she signed with Presbyterian College on Wednesday, December 18, at noon,…
DJ Rowell Foundation Visits McLeod Health Dillon As Part Of Their Christmas Backpack Giveaway
The DJ Rowell Foundation visited McLeod Health Dillon on December 18 with gifts in tow. As part of their Christmas Backpack Giveaway, The DJ Rowell Foundation partners with local hospitals…
Dillon Christian School Loses Heartbreaker
The Dillon Christian School Lady Warriors lost a heartbreaker 27-26 to the Conway Christian Eagles in varsity basketball action played in Dillon on Monday, December 16. With 6:05 remaining in…
Dillon Christian School Defeats Conway Christian 55-43
Prior to the tipoff, Dillon Christian School’s Thompson Stone and Jackson Outlar were recognized for each of their 1,000th point of their career achieved in a recent away game. The…
Mount Calvary Baptist Church Holds Gospel Singing
Mount Calvary Baptist Church held an in-house gospel singing on Sunday, December 15, at 6:00 p.m. Pastor Harold Cooke welcomed everyone and offered a prayer prior to the singing. Eric…
IN MEMORIAM: Dr. Lee Kilpatrick Finklea
Dr. Lee Kilpatrick Finklea died on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his home in Latta, South Carolina. He was surrounded by family and lifted by community prayer into God’s eternal…
IN MEMORIAM: Clyde Leo Bailey, Sr.
Clyde Leo Bailey, Sr., 87, of Dillon passed away Saturday, December 14, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. He was born August 26,1937,…
Two People Critically Injured, One Dead In Mullins
Mullins Police Department was dispatched to shots fired call to the 100 block of East Dogwood Avenue on Sunday. Upon arrival it was determined that three individuals had been shot….
Austin Schafer Wins National MX Championship Title
By Mike Vizer for The Dillon County News, LLC Gatorback Cycle Park located in Alachua, FL held its 52nd annual national event called “MiniOs” meaning mini olympics. This year’s event…
Mullins Auctioneers Win Over ACA 66-64 In Overtime
The Mullins Auctioneers won 66-64 over the visiting Atlantic Collegiate Academy Armada on Friday, December 13, in a varsity conference basketball game played in Mullins. At the end of the…
Conway Wins 51-41 Over Dillon
The Conway Tigers won 51-41 over Dillon on Friday, December 13, in Conway. The Tigers took a 9 to 5 lead after the first quarter and never trailed in the…
Dillon Lady Wildcats Defeats Conway 38-23
The Dillon Lady Wildcats defeated the Conway Lady Tigers 38-23 in Conway on Friday, December 13, in varsity girls basketball action. Dillon took a 3-1 lead in the first quarter…
EOC Budget Recommendations Prioritize Mathematics, Reading and Retaining Certified Teachers
As required by state law, the Education Oversight Committee (EOC) today approved Education Improvement Act (EIA) budget recommendations for Fiscal Year 2025-26. These recommendations focus on allocating EIA one-cent sales…
SC Ports Awards $260,000 To Community Organizations
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Dec. 10, 2024 – South Carolina Ports awarded $260,000 to 94 South Carolina nonprofits and organizations through its Community Giving program for fiscal year 2025. This year’s…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Warns Phone Companies To Stop Allowing Robocalls To Bombard South Carolina Residents
Attorney General Alan Wilson warned four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers….