IN MEMORIAM: Robert Daniel Ward
DILLON – Robert Daniel Ward, 69, died at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon May 8, 2026. Memorial services will be held 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in the Kannaday…
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Charlotte Sellers Graduates From FMU
Charlotte Sellers, Francis Marion, Majors in History and Political Science with minors in International Relations and Legal Studies. Attending University of South Dakota School of Law in August!
Leah Gales Earns BSN RN Degree From Francis Marion University
Leah Gales esrned a BSN RN degree from FMU.
Amelia Worley Earns Degree From Columbia College
GRADUATE Amelia N.Worley M.ed Columbia College Master’s Trauma Informed Educator My future plans are to become a clinical counselor and help individuals and families heal from trauma while creating safe…
Jykya Bell Gets Master’s Degree In Business Administration From UNC Pembroke
Congratulations to Jykya Bell on getting her Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Marion County Traffic Stop Results In DUS Charge, Drug Charge For Dillon Man
A routine traffic stop for a headlight violation Monday night resulted in a drug arrest in Marion County. Adrian Olds Jr., 34, of Dillon, was taken into custody after Marion…
USDA Requires SNAP Authorized Retailers to Carry More Real Food
(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2026) — On May 7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published the final rule regarding stocking standards for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
National Day of Prayer Service Held At Fresh Beginnings Christian Center
National Day of Prayer Service held at Fresh Beginnings Christian Center (Contributed)
The Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive: The National Association of Letter Carriers Conducting Nation’s Largest Single-Day Food Drive On Saturday, May 9
SOUTH CAROLINA — Saturday, May 9th marks the 34th anniversary of the largest one-day food drive in the nation – the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger® Food…
Dillon Mayor Signs Mental Health Awareness Proclamation
The Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamation was signed by City of Dillon Mayor Tally McColl on May 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the City of Dillon Visitor Center. Mental Health…
National Day Of Prayer Held
The National Day of Prayer was held on Thursday, May 7, at noon at the Dillon County Courthouse Court Room due to the rain. Dr. James Orr opened with prayer….
Dillon County Theatre Concludes Season With Dr. Elizabeth Chew
By Chris Jackson The Dillon County Theatre hosted an evening of South Carolina history and scholarship on Thursday featuring Dr. Elizabeth Chew of the South Carolina Historical Society. The program…
Chesterfield Shuts Out Marion 8-0
The Chesterfield Golden Rams shut out the Marion Swamp Foxes 8-0 in varsity baseball playoff action in Chesterfield on Tuesday, May 5. Chesterfield scored 2 runs in the bottom of…
Dillon Edges Swansea 4-3
The 14-5 Dillon Wildcats edged the 19-6 Swansea Tigers 4-3 in varsity baseball playoff action played in Dillon on Wednesday, May 6, at the Dillon Memorial Stadium. In the bottom…
Lake View Shuts Out Green Sea Floyds 3-0
The 19-4 Lake View Wild Gators shut out the 12-12 Green Sea Floyds Trojans 3-0 in varsity baseball playoff action in Lake View on Wednesday, May 6. The Wild Gators…
Historic Preservation Month Proclamation Signed By Dillon Mayor
A Historic Preservation Month Proclamation signing was held at the Dillon House on Wednesday, May 6. The proclamation reads: WHEREAS, the City of Dillon possesses a rich heritage reflected in…
Dillon Shuts Out Keenan
The Dillon Wildcats shut out the Keenan Raiders on Tuesday, May 5, in a varsity playoff game held in Dillon at Dillon Memorial Stadium. Dillon placed 13 runs onto the…
Dillon Shuts Out Battery Creek 8-0
The Dillon Lady Wildcats shut out the Battery Creek Lady Dolphins 8-0 in varsity softball playoff action played in Beaufort, S.C., on Tuesday, May 5. Dillon took an early 1-0…