Burt Rogers Named Dillon City Manager Upon Retirement Of Glen Wagner
Burt Rogers has been named the Dillon City Manager upon the retirement of the current City Manager Glen Wagner next year at the Dillon City Council meeting on Monday night….
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Latta Defeats Cheraw 32-27 In JV Basketball
The Latta Vikings defeated the Cheraw Braves 32-27 in junior varsity basketball action played in Latta on Tuesday, December 10. At halftime, the teams were tied at 14 with each…
Seniors Christmas Party Held At Mount Calvary Baptist Church
A Christms Seniors party was held at Mount Calvary Baptist Church. Benny Cooper was the guest speaker. PHOTO GALLERY Contributed Photos
DEATH NOTICE: Dr. Lee Kilpatrick Finklea
Dr. Lee Kilpatrick Finklea died this morning, Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at home in Latta surrounded by family. Kannaday Funeral Home will be assisting the family with arrangements.
Main Street Methodist Church To Present Annual Service Of Lessons And Carols
Main Street Methodist Church will present its annual Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. The Service will begin with a…
Heavy Rain Doesn’t Deter Serious Exercisers At Wellness Center
The heavy rainfall early this morning did not deter the loyal ones for Pickleball, exercise, basketball, and walking at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. Before daybreak, they were there…
IN MEMORIAM: Jimmy Russell Cook
Jimmy Russell Cook, 76, passed away at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon December 8, 2024. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. graveside Friday, December 13, 2024 in Greenlawn Cemetery…
Christmas On The Boulevard Car Show Held
The Christmas on the Boulevard Car Show was held Saturday. Here are some of the entries. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
Christmas On The Boulevard Held
Christmas On The Boulevard took place on Saturday, December 7th. Many people turned out to enjoy the food and festivities as well as the Christmas parade. Here are some photos…
Lake View Christmas Parade Held
The Lake View Christmas Parade was held on Saturday afternoon. Here are some photos from the parade. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
Evergreen Cemetery Luminary Service Held
The Evergreen Perpetual Care Cemetery & Mausoleum Luminary Service was held on Saturday, December 7, at 6:00 p.m. This is a special occasion planned to assist you in honoring your…
Crestwood Defeats Dillon 56-46 In Overtime
The Crestwood Knights of Sumter, S.C., defeated the Dillon Wildcats 56-46 in overtime in varsity basketball action played in Dillon on Saturday, December 6, at noon. Dillon outscored Crestwood 8-5…
Dillon Lady Wildcats Edges Crestwood Lady Knights 58-55
The Dillon Lady Wildcats edged the Crestwood Lady Knights of Sumter, S.C., 58-55 in varsity basketball action played in Dillon on Saturday, December 7, at noon. After the first quarter…
Lady Wildcats Defeat Lady Tigers In Varsity Girls Basketball
The Dillon Lady Wildcats defeated the Conway Lady Tigers 53-15 in varsity girls basketball played in Dillon on Friday, December 6. The Lady Tigers controlled the tip-off but the Lady…
Conway Tigers Edge Out Dillon In Basketball
The Conway Tigers edged Dillon 48-46 in a non-conference boys varsity basketball game played in Dillon on Friday, December 6. Although Conway controlled the opening tip-off, Dillon scored the first…
Pearl Harbor Remembered At Special Event On Saturday Morning
The Annual Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day was held on Saturday, December 7, at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Square at the City-County Complex Building. City of Dillon Mayor Tally McColl welcomed…
Christmas Thieves Steal Trees Outside Of Dillon Library (UPDATED)
UPDATE: The trees have been returned. On Monday, December 9, the library posted this on social media: “Thank you to everyone that helped us look for our trees. We have…
Memorial Road Sign In Honor Of Fallen Officer Jackson Winkeler Unveiled
The unveiling of the sign naming Jackson Winkeler Memorial Road in Floyd Dale was held on Saturday morning. Winkeler was an airport officer at the Florence Regional Airport, when he…