Several File To Run For Office
Filing closed on Monday, April 1st at noon, and several people filed to run for office in various elections. Sheriff Filing for Sheriff on the Republican ticket was Garrett Byrd,…
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DHEC Encourages South Carolinians to Save Money, Resources by Reducing Thrown-away Food
COLUMBIA, S.C. — During national Food Waste Prevention Week, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is reminding residents of the everyday steps they can take at…
Mount Calvary Baptist Church Holds Easter Services
Mount Calvary Baptist Church held Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, March 31, at 7:00 a.m. After prayer, the congregation led by Choir Director Gene Tanner” sang “He Lives” and “Glory…
Open House And Grand Opening Held At Hall Of Queens
An open house and grand opening of Hall of Queens, a local beauty salon, was held on Monday afternoon at her new location, 210 West Main Street, Dillon. Visitors got…
South Carolina Man Facing Federal Charges for Murder of NMSP Officer
ALBUQUERQUE – Jaremy Smith has been charged by federal prosecutors for the murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare. Smith, 33, of South Carolina, made his initial appearance…
Public Schools Of Robeson County Release Guidance About April 8 Solar Eclipse
The Public Schools of Robeson County released guidance for viewing the upcoming solar eclipse by students and staff. There will be a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024….
Bibleway Tabernacle Church Celebrates Resurrection Day
BWTC Ministries Church celebrated Resurrection Day on Sunday, March 31, after a weeklong observance of Holy Week. They honored their special events coordinator, Sister Latoya Johnson McRae, who gives tirelessly…
Not Filing A Tax Return? You May Be Leaving Money On The Table
What you need to know: Taxpayers whose gross income does not require them to file an Individual Income Tax return may still benefit from filing. Some tax credits are refundable,…
Fourteen McLeod Health Nurses Receive Palmetto Gold Awards
McLeod Health is honored to announce that 14 McLeod Registered Nurses (RN) were selected to receive the 2024 Palmetto Gold Award. These nurses represent McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health…
Dillon Mayor To Sign Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation On April 5th
City of Dillon Mayor Tally McColl will sign a proclamation on April 5th at 11:00 a.m. on the steps of the Dillon County Courthouse proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention…
Dillon County Technology Center’s Mechatronics Team Finishes Second In State Level Competition
The Dillon County Technology Center’s Harrison Miller, John Kirby and Joshua Moore participated in the Skills USA Mechatronics competition held in Greenville, South Carolina. Despite facing tough opponents, they gave…
Dillon Concert Band Earns Superior Rating
For the first time since 2019, the Dillon Concert Band participated in the South Carolina Band Directors Association’s Concert Performance Assessment. The students have worked hard over the past few…
Jacorie McCall Honored to Serve as Mississippi College of Law Student Body Secretary
Jacorie McCall has been elected as the Mississippi College of Law Student Body Secretary. “I am deeply honored to have been elected as the next Secretary of the Student Body…
Sheriff Welcomes Back Two Detention Center Officers
Dillon County Sheriff Jamie Hamilton recently welcomed back two former officers at the Dillon County Detention Center. Emily Sturgeon Emily Sturgeon began her career in law enforcement in 2022. She…
Sheriff’s Office Needs Public’s Assistance To Locate Stolen Dirt Bikes
The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s assistance to locate two dirt bikes that were recently stolen. On March 27th, deputies responded to South of the Border in reference…
Local Assistant Solicitor Officially Files to Run for Solicitor on Republican Ticket
Lifelong South Carolinian, Dillon native and Republican Shipp Daniel filed paperwork with the South Carolina Election Commission for his run for the office of Solicitor of the Fourth Judicial Circuit where has served as Assistant Solicitor for 16 years.
Death Notices & Rites: 3/19/24-3/30/24
DEATH NOTICES Ms. Barbara Thomas passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these…
Rabid Bat Confirmed in Marlboro County
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a bat found near Ebenezer and Mays roads in Bennettsville, S.C., has tested positive for…