It’s Local News Day
Local News Day is today, April 9th. The Dillon County News, LLC, is proud to be a Local News Day founding newsroom and to take part in this day, one…
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Marlboro County School District to Host Community Meet and Greet for Superintendent Finalists
Bennettsville, SC — The Marlboro County School District invites all community members, parents, staff, and stakeholders to attend a special Community Meet and Greet for the superintendent finalists on Monday,…
Save Money on Gas by Maximizing Your Fuel Efficiency
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rising gas prices have many consumers looking for ways to save at the pump. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) reminds consumers that fuel prices…
DPH Highlights Commitment to Improved Health During National Public Health Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In observance of National Public Health Week, April 6-12, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is affirming its commitment to improving the health and well-being…
Lake View Defeats Cheraw 6-2
The Lake View Wild Gators defeated the Cheraw Braves 6-2 in varsity baseball action played on Tuesday, April 7. The Cheraw Braves took an early 1-0 lead after the bottom…
Lake View Edges McBee 8-7
Lake View edged McBee 8-7 in varsity baseball action played on Monday, April 6. The Wild Gators scored a run in the bottom of the first inning to take a…
Lake View Shuts Out Parkwood 1-0
The Lake View Wild Gators shut out the Parkwood Wolf Pack 1-0 in varsity baseball action played on Monday, April 6. Lake View scored the lone run in the bottom…
Dillon Wildcats Pick Up Win Over Green Sea
The Dillon Wildcats varsity baseball team picked up a 4-1 win over the Green Sea Floyds Trojans on Monday, April 6, in Dillon. On Tuesday, April 7, the Wildcats defeated…
Dillon County Economic Development Says DCP3 Is Full Of Superstars
From Rodney Berry Dillon County Economic Development Surround yourself with competent, visionary leaders . Our economic development team took it one step farther and snatched up superstars ! Our public…
Ryheem Omar Odom Sentenced to 13 Years Following Attempted Murder Plea
Dillon County, S.C. — Ryheem Omar Odom was sentenced to 13 years in the South Carolina Department of Corrections following a plea in General Sessions Court on April 6, 2026,…
It’s Our Second Anniversary!
Today, April 8, 2026, is the second anniversary of the launch of The Dillon County News, LLC. We appreciate the support of all of our readers and advertisers. We love…
Dillon Police Department Announces Apprehension Of Wanted Murder Suspect
The Dillon Police Department is pleased to announce the successful apprehension of a wanted individual, Howard Antonyo “AlleyCat” Fields on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Fields who was…
SCFC To Lift Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 Counties Thursday
COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is lifting the Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 counties, effective at 6 a.m., Thursday, April 9. The counties for which the alert is being…
Marion Man Charged In Burglary Of Swamp Fox Outdoors
Source: Marion County Sheriff’s Office In the early morning hours of March 29, 2026, Mr. Jeremiah Kenneth Beneke of Marion (19 years of age) allegedly burglarized Swamp Fox Outdoors and…
S.C. Forestry Commission Issues Statewide Red Flag Fire Alert
COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective at 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 8. The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from…
Zimp Ivey: A Man Of Many Hats
Zimp Ivey was known to most people as Chief. He was Chief of Police in Lake View from 1955 to 1989. He was a night policeman before he was chief….
Man Wanted In Connection To Dillon Homicide Investigation
WANTED: Howard Antonyo ”AllyCat” Fields, Jr. The Dillon Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Howard Fields, Jr. of Dillon, who is wanted in connection with a homicide…
Dillon Murder Suspect Turns Himself In
The Dillon Police Department announces that on the morning of April 7, 2026, Isaiah Jordan Bethea, age 19, turned himself in to law enforcement at the Dillon Police Department in…