South Carolina Releases Updated Statewide Broadband Maps
COLUMBIA, SC — The South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO) is pleased to announce that it has updated its statewide maps to reflect the progress that has been made through previous…
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Pyerian Baptist Church Hosts Unity In The Community
The second of the Fourth Annual Unity In The Community worship services was held on Sunday, September 15, at 6:00 p.m. at the Pyerian Baptist Church with guest speaker Dr….
Pickleball Regulars Come Out For Fun and Exercise
Pickleball is underway at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. The regulars usually arrive as early as 5:00 a.m. and continue until 9:30 a.m. or later. Come join the fun…
City Of Dillon Wellness Center Offers Great Fellowship
Several are at the City of Dillon Wellness Center on Monday, September 16, exercising. Come join the fellowship. The City of Dillon Wellness Center is located at 1647 Commerce Drive,…
Coroner Identifies Man In Saturday Shooting In Latta
Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley identifies tha man killed in the shooting on Saturday night in the Latta area as Jhari German, 21 years old, of Dillon County. Grimsley said…
BREAKING NEWS: Missing Teen Runaway In Lake View Located
The missing runaway teen in lake View has been located.
DPH Awarded DOJ Grant to Assist People Affected by Sexual Assault
COLUMBIA, S.C. – A federal grant worth $925,389 was recently awarded to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) to continue the agency’s collaborative efforts with stakeholders across the…
Local Veteran of the Year Nominations Are Now Open
LOCAL VETERAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS FOR 2024 ARE NOW OPEN. VETERAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH 10/16/2024 Dillon County Veteran of the Year Organization Nomination Form Applications…
WEATHER ALERT: Pee Dee Wind and Rain From PTC8 Forecast
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued the first advisory on Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight at…
IN MEMORIAM: George Melton Pullie
George Melton Pullie, 94, passed away at McLeod Hospice in Dillon, SC Saturday, September 14, 2024. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Latta…
Stats Shared For Dillon vs. Marion on Thursday, September 12
The Dillon Wildcats had 52 total plays while the Marion Swamp Foxes had 55 total plays. Dillon had a total of 414 yards, and Marion had a total of 125…
Breaking News: Shooting Reported In Area of Latta Arms Apartments
The Dillon County News has heard reports of a shooting in the area of Latta Arms Apartments. No further information is available at this time. Posted at 9:30 p.m. on…
89-Year-Old Alton Finklea Talks About Latta As A Boy Growing Up
Eighty-nine-year-old Alton Finklea talks about his family and Latta as a boy growing up. He turns 90 years old on November 10th and is one of a handful of citizens…
Mullins Auctioneers Get 6-0 Win Over Latta
The Mullins Auctioneers won 6-0 over the Latta Vikings in a low-scoring contest in varsity football played in Latta on Friday, September 13. Ryan Perritt took the opening kickoff for…
Races Held At Gia’s Training Center
Gia’s Training Center held races on Saturday, September 14th at the South of the Border Track. This was an all-day event. There was plenty of food on hand as well…
IN MEMORIAM: Albert J. Herring, Jr.
Albert J. Herring, Jr., 68, passed away at the McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee September 11, 2024. Funeral services will be held privately by the family with…
Taxpayer Advocate To Visit SCDOR Offices Statewide
Beginning September 23, the SCDOR’s Taxpayer Advocate will visit SCDOR offices across the state to help taxpayers resolve their state tax issues in person. The Taxpayer Advocate will be available…
EDITORIAL: Transparency Builds Trust Between Charities and Donors
By South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond Charitable solicitations have evolved dramatically over the years. While charitable appeals used to come mostly through phone calls or mail, today you…