South Carolina four-year-olds who participate in a state-funded, full-day 4K Child Early Reading and Development Education Program (CERDEP) are more likely to demonstrate readiness on the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA),…
Potentially 21,000 eligible children in SC are not participating in the Child Early Reading and Development Education Program (CERDEP) funded through the state of South Carolina, based on a recent…
Gia’s Training Center held the First Annual Easter Bash on Saturday, April 20, from 12:00 noon until at the South of the Border Track. Excitement filled the air as the…
It was a beautiful day for Latta Springfest. Crowds were on the street the entire day enjoying the food, fun, entertainment, and festivities. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon…
This recipe for “Totally Excellent Chili” from “Clueless in the Kitchen” (Firefly) by Evelyn Raab is spicy, but not too hot, and thin enough to be eaten with a spoon,…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Friday that the State secured $70,453,028.48 in its share of the annual tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (“MSA”) Payment. In 1998,…
GREENVILLE: The South Carolina Football Hall of Fame (SCFHOF) awarded Josiah Thompson (Dillon High School) as the 2024 Bridge Builder Excellence Award winner at the SCFHOF 11th Annual Enshrinement Event…
The public often has a misconception about what Dillon County Council members can and cannot do and what they have authority over. Often what people think and what the truth…
An individual has been shot on North 9th Avenue, Dillon, according to Dillon Police Chief David Lane. The victim has been transported to the hospital. Chief Lane said this is…
The Latta Lady Vikings returned home on Thursday, April 18, with a 10-0 win over the Cheraw Lady Braves. Latta jumped out to an early lead in the first inning…
The kids at Whittaker Head Start had a classroom study on different types of transportation modes. They wanted the children, staff, and parents to enjoy the experience of Amtrak. They…
BREAKING NEWS! Sheriff Jamie Hamilton confirms that the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office, the Dillon Police Department, the Latta Police Department, and SLED (State Law Enforcement Division) is conducting a joint…
Spaghetti is often paired with meatballs and covered in marinara sauce as an ideal comfort dish. But there’s much more to this pasta, and it can be enjoyed in many…
Paige Sherman was honored on Dillon High School Softball Senior night on Wednesday, April 17th in their win against Latta. Sherman picked up the win. She struck out 13, walked…
Honor Roll – 2023-2024 QUARTER 3 GRADE 12 A HONOR ROLL Ammons, Brian Parker Basilio, Alberto Martinez Bellmon, Tamir Quincy Camp, Anna Elise Corbett, Madaline Elizabeth Corbett, Malik Marion Cummings,…
Barbara Jean Johnson, age 72, entered Heaven’s gates early Tuesday morning, April 16th, 2024, at McLeod Heath Dillon. A celebration of life service is planned for Thursday, April 18th, 2024,…
The Dillon Lady Wildcats edged the visiting Latta Lady Vikings 3-2 in varsity softball action played in Dillon on Wednesday, April 17. On the first play of the game, Latta’s…
FLORENCE, S.C. — Marquand Jerome Newell, 41, of Mullins, was sentenced to more than 9 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine,…