Building To Be Dedicated To The Late State Trooper George Radford
A Building Dedication will be held on Friday, November 15, in honor of fallen Trooper First Class George Tillman Radford whose end of watch was October 29, 1988. The SC…
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CareSouth Carolina Honored for Community Leadership at Health Promotion Conference
CareSouth Carolina is proud to announce that CEO Ann Lewis and Family Nurse Practitioner Haley Jones were recognized for their contributions to community health at the Second Annual Health Promotion…
IN MEMORIAM: Betty Sue Jackson Herring
DILLON – Betty Sue Jackson Herring, 92, passed away on November 11, 2024. Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 15, 2024 in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will…
Duke Energy Helps Fight Hunger in Dillon County
DILLON, S.C. – In the Palmetto State, nearly 700,000 of our friends and neighbors lack consistent access to high-quality meals. That’s 1 in 8 people facing hunger in our state…
EPA-Mandated Letter Causes Confusion; City of Dillon Has NEVER Failed Lead And Copper Water Test (UPDATED)
By Betsy Finklea If you are a City of Dillon water customer, you may have recently received a letter about lead and copper in the water as mandated by the…
Latimer Historic School Committee To Celebrate The 70th Anniversary of Latimer School On November 16th
The Town of Latta and the Latimer Historic School Committee will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Latimer School on November 16, 2024 at 4 p.m. This event will honor…
2024 Veterans Day Ceremony Held
The 2024 Dillon County Veterans Day Ceremony was held on Monday, November 11th. The colors were posted by the Dillon High School Army JROTC Cadets. The Rev. Mike Summerlin (pastor…
2024 Veterans Day Parade Held
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Justin Foxworth Named 2024 Veteran of the Year For Dillon County
Justin Foxworth has been named the Dillon County Veteran of the Year for 2024. After graduating from Latta High School in 1997, Foxworth enlisted in the United States Navy. Foxworth…
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas In Latta
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas in downtown Latta. These decorations were going up Saturday in anticipation of the Christmas season. (Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News,…
Alton Finklea Celebrates 90th Birthday
Alton Finklea of Latta celebrated his 90th birthday today. He is pictured with his cousins, Buzzy Finklea and LaFon LeGette, and in the other photo with his wife, Debbie.
Mount Calvary Baptist Church Holds Homecoming
Mount Calvary Baptist Church celebrated 137 years of service to the Lord on Sunday, November 10, with guest speaker Pastor Robbie Baxley of First Baptist Church of Mullins, S.C. The…
Fellowship Baptist Holds Homecoming Service
Fellowship Baptist Church held Homecoming Service on Sunday, November 10. Special guests were the Glorymen. Mrs. Nicole Hunt sang special selections to the enjoyment of the congregation. Prayer Warrior Ashley…
Marion Couple Arrested In Case Involving 7 Month Child
Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputies have arrested Christopher Allen Lester, 31 years old, of Marion and Kimberly Anne Wilson, 32 years old, of Marion. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office Criminal…
Dillon County Veterans Day Ceremony Is Monday, November 11th
The annual Dillon County Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11th, at 11:00 a.m., the 11th month on the 11th day at the 11th hour at Veterans…
Veterans Day Parade Route and Line-up Announced
CITY OF DILLON VETERANS DAY PARADE November 11; 10:30 a.m., Main Street, Dillon ROUTE AND LINE-UP 1. Grand Master, Thomas “Pal” Dudley with Mayor Tally McColl, Commander Thompson and Jed…
It’s Time To Sign Up For The Christmas Parade: Information Given On How To Enter Various Local Parades
Want to be in the Christmas parade? Here is the information on how to enter various local parades. DILLON LATTA LAKE VIEW FLOYD DALE MARIETTA NICHOLS December 14, 9 a.m….
Manning Baptist Church To Observe 162nd Anniversary
The Manning Baptist Church will observe the 162nd anniversary on Sunday, November 17, beginning with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Immediately following Sunday School, the morning worship service will begin….