BREAKING NEWS: Missing Teen Runaway In Lake View Located
The missing runaway teen in lake View has been located.
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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…
WEATHER ALERT: Homegrown Storm Possible Early Next Week
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office S.C. Department of Natural Resources With Hurricane Francine coming and going over the last week, we only have newly named…
IN MEMORIAM: Tammy Ann Williamson Parker
DILLON – Tammy Ann Williamson Parker, 57, passed away at Pruitt Healthcare in Dillon September 12, 2024. Graveside funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 14, 2024 in Greenlawn…
IN MEMORIAM: Charles Lester Simpson
Charles Lester Simpson, 39, passed away September 10, 2024. Funeral services will be announced by the family at a later date. Interment will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Dillon, SC….
Dillon Defeats Marion 48-7 In Varsity Football
The Dillon Wildcats defeated the Marion Swamp Foxes 48-7 in varsity football action played in Dillon on Thursday, September 12. Dillon’s Stephen Rojas kicked off to Marion to begin the…
