Attorney General Alan Wilson Reminds Everyone To Call 811 Before You Dig
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney General Alan Wilson reminds everyone that April is National Safe Digging Month and to call or log in to www.SC811.com before you dig. It’s the law,…
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Golf Carts: The Rules Are In Place For A Reason
How many times have you seen it– children flying down the road in a golf cart, clearly under the age of 16, and no adult in sight, or a child…
Blooms and Brushes Event In Latta Is Big Success
The Latta Revitalization Commission held their annual Blooms and Brushes event at the Market on Main in downtown Latta. The event was quite successful with a number of people in…
Seventeen Arrest Warrants Issued In Death Of Local Paramedic
Seventeen arrest warrants have been issued for Jaremy Smith in the kidnapping and murder of local paramedic, wife, and mother of two, Phonesia Machado-Fore, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s…
Marion Man Charged With Drug Possession After Traffic Stop
A Marion man was charged with drug possession after a traffic stop by a Dillon County Sheriff’s deputy. On April 4th, 2024, Deputy Trey Cox was patrolling Bermuda Road when…
Dillon Mayor Proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month
Dillon Mayor Tally McColl proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month a gathering on Friday, April 5th, at the Dillon County Courthouse hosted by the Guardian ad…
Chit, Chat, and Chew Held At Agape Care
The City of Dillon’s Chit, Chat, and Chew was held at Agape Care on Thursday, April 4th. Guests enjoyed a variety of drinks from Traveling Tom’s Coffee and an array…
BLT With Pimiento Cheese Is A Sandwich Filled With Flavor
Bacon has undeniable appeal. With its smoky and salty flavor, bacon often can transform dishes from tasty to delicious. There are many ways to enjoy bacon during meals, and not…
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…
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…