Death Notices: 9/4/2024
Funeral service for Deacon Clara Boatwright service was held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Manning Baptist Church, Dillon, SC at 3 p.m. Burial followed in Resthaven Cemetery in Dillon,…
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Attorney General Alan Wilson Visits Southern Border
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson visited the southern border Tuesday to get a first-hand look and be briefed by the Texas Department of Public Safety about the…
Lightning Postpones Tied DCS v. Lee Academy Game
The Dillon Christian School and Lee Academy were knotted at 7 when the varsity football game was postponed due to lightning strikes. Soon, the rain came. Jackson Outlar kicked off…
HTC Announces Next Phase Of Broadband Expansion For Marion County
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024, CONWAY, – HTC, the area’s largest fiber internet provider, today announced the next phase of the Cooperative’s broadband expansion into Marion County. This nearly $7 million project…
Dillon VFW Member Joins SCDVA Palmetto Pathfinders
DILLON VFW MEMBER JOINS SCDVA PALMETTO-PATHFINDERS: Danielle Smith is a member of Dillon VFW Post 6091 where she serves as Junior Vice Commander for the Post. Danielle recently completed the…
Kemper Baptist Church To Hold Revival From September 8-13
The Kemper Baptist Church will hold revival from September 8-13 at 7:00 p.m. with Tyler Blue. Tyler was born on September 19, 1996. Tyler’s dad was a tent evangelist and…
Dillon County Community Day Blesses Many People
Dillon County Community Day was held on Friday, August 30th, at Gordon Park in Newtown. All sorts of fresh fruits and vegetables were available free of charge. Health information and…
Rep. Jay Jordan Gives Legislative Update To Dillon County Republican Party
The Dillon County Republican Party met at the City of Dillon Wellness Center on Thursday. Rep. Jay Jordan gave a legislative update. Several candidates spoke about their platforms. Charles Taylor,…
Nomination Period Opens For South Carolina Governor’s Awards For The Arts
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nominations are now open to honor persons or organizations in South Carolina who exhibit the highest levels of achievement, influence, or support of arts with the South…
DPH Healthcare Quality to Make Enforcement Actions Available Online
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In an effort to promote transparency and continually improve care across the state, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) will make enforcement actions taken by…
SCDPS Reports Five Killed On South Carolina Roadways During Labor Day Holiday Travel Period
COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Public Safety announces a preliminary number of five people killed on South Carolina roadways during the Labor Day holiday period beginning Friday, August…
Marion Swamp Foxes Edge Out Latta Vikings In Varsity Football
The Marion Swamp Foxes edged the Latta Vikings 8-7 in varsity football action played in Marion on Friday, August 30. The game was scoreless until the fourth quarter. Latta’s Amir…
Wildcats Defeat Socastee
The Dillon Wildcats defeated Socastee 27-7 at Myrtle Beach on Friday, August 30. Socastee’s #1 was on the receiving end of a 45-yard TD pass and the PAT was good…
Wallace, Buescher Face Playoff Heartbreak After Regular Season Finale at Darlington
By Holly Cain NASCAR Wire Service DARLINGTON, S.C. – Basketball great Michael Jordan sat on the Darlington (S.C.) Raceway pit wall Sunday night watching his 23XI Racing driver Bubba Wallace…
Chase Briscoe Locks Up NASCAR Cup Playoff Spot With Dramatic Cook Out Southern 500 win
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service DARLINGTON, S.C.—Chase Briscoe took the checkered flag in Sunday Night’s old-out Cook Out Southern 500 and simultaneously broke three hearts. Ending a 73-race winless…
Lady Vikings Get 3-1 Volleyball Win Over Raiders
The Latta Lady Vikings won 3-1 over the Hannah-Pamplico Lady Raiders on Thursday, August 29, at 6:30 p.m. After losing the first set 21-25, the Lady Vikings took control of…
Dillon Kiwanis Holds Meeting At Lonnie Turner’s Home
The Dillon Kiwanis held their meeting at the home of Lonnie Turner on Thursday, August 29, at 7:00 p.m. Dillon Kiwanis’ “Patriarch” Lonnie Turner was recognized for his many years…
Mullins Edges Lake View, 22-21
The Mullins Auctioneers came from behind to edge the Lake View Wild Gators 22-21 in a varsity football game completed on Monday, September 2, in Mullins. On Friday, August 31,…