Jesus Monument Vandalized At Greenlawn Cemetery
The Jesus monument at Greenlawn Cemetery was vandalized sometime between April 1st and 2nd, according to a report by Pfc. Austin Lee Grice of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office. The…
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Heart 2 Heart To Return To Mount Calvary Baptist Church On April 14th
Heart 2 Heart will return to Mount Calvary Baptist Church on Sunday, April 14, at 10:30 a.m. for the worship service. Heart 2 Heart began in Cherryville, N.C., in 1998….
Latta Defeats Dillon In Varsity Baseball Action
The Latta Vikings defeated the Dillon Wildcats 14-3 in a 5-inning varsity baseball game played in Dillon on Tuesday, April 3. The Wildcats scored a run in the bottom of…
Dillon District Three To Hold eLearning Day On April 8th Due To Solar Eclipse
Dillon District Three (Latta Schools) will hold an eLearning day on Monday, April 8, due to a solar eclipse predicted for the area. The eclipse is expected to occur during…
Woodmen Life Chapter 120 To Help VFW Post 6091 With Common Bond Project
The Woodmen Life Chapter 120 decided to help the VFW as their Common Bond Project for the second quarter. Joey Williams of VFW Post 6091 was at the meeting to…
Girls With Knowledge Mentoring Group Recognized With Jefferson Award
Girls With Knowledge Mentoring Group was recently recognized for their good work in the community. GWK is a nonprofit 501(C3) organization in Dillon, S.C. Their mission is to empower the…
4-H Cooking Club Learns The Art Of Making Mini Breakfast Omelets
The Dillon County 4-H Cooking Club met recently and made mini breakfast omelets and pots of gold for dessert. They enjoyed a late celebration of St. Patrick’s Day incorporating some…
It’s Time For The Dillon County Tomato Contest!
It’s that time of the year again for the 2024 Dillon County Tomato Contest. If you are interested in being a participant in the contest, please stop by the Dillon…
Siena College Saints Put Finishing Touches On Habitat For Humanity Home
Marion-Dillon County Habitat for Humanity has two schools that have been faithful to supporting their work throughout their 29 years as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity. Siena College is…
DHEC and Clemson Share Information to Protect People and Animals from H5N1 Bird Flu
COLUMBIA, S.C.(April 2) — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Clemson University are jointly sharing information with the public about actions you can take to…
Great Expectations Church Has Amazing Resurrection Sunday Service
Great Expectations Church in Dillon had an amazing Resurrection Sunday service. They are grateful for the family and friends who came to fellowship with them. The pastor is Pastor Raymond…
Buzzy Finklea Seeking Re-Election To Dillon County Council District Four Seat
T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea is seeking re-election to the Dillon County Council as the representative for Dillon County Council District Four. Finklea is a lifelong resident of Latta. He has a…
Farmhouse Skillet Is A Winner On Any Brunch Table
On lazy weekend mornings or when entertaining a crowd, it may be more fitting to serve brunch rather than breakfast or lunch. Brunch enables guests or family members to sleep…
Sweeten The Day With Peach Cobbler
Although many desserts make for a sweet ending to delicious meals, there’s something so inviting about a moist and tender cobbler to add that yum factor. Cobbler consists of a…
Dish Up Homemade Ravioli
Many styles of ethnic cuisine feature a filled dough or pasta. Wontons or dumplings are common in certain types of Asian cuisine and pierogies are enjoyed in areas of Eastern…
Jamal Campbell Selected As Man 2 Man Board Chairman
Jamal Campbell has been selected as the board chairman for Man 2 Man, a part of the South Carolina Center for Fathers and Families network. Man 2 Man provides free…
Dillon v. Latta, April 1 Game
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Alex Murdaugh Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Federal Financial Crimes
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Richard Alexander “Alex” Murdaugh, 55, of Hampton, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for 22 federal financial crimes, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank…