Lake View High School Class of 1982 Reunion Held
Courtesy of Karen Hayes Garris The Lake View High School Class of 1982 held their class reunion this weekend. Despite Debby and all of the rain, they made it happen….
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Highly Active Hurricane Season Likely To Continue In The Atlantic
Atmospheric and oceanic conditions have set the stage for an extremely active hurricane season that could rank among the busiest on record. With the peak of hurricane season quickly approaching,…
Three People Charged In Murder Of 22-Year-Old Dillon County Man
Three people have been charged in the murder of a Dillon County man. Dillon County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and the Violent Crime Task Force arrested the following on August 9th…
Dillon County 4-H Holds Animal and Veterinarian Science Day Camp
Dillon County 4-H recently held their Animal and Veterinarian Science Day Camp. They had a blast learning about bones, owl pellets, common injuries in rabbits, and small animal emergencies with…
Dillon County 4-H Fishing Club Has Great Turnout for Ronald P. Bauder 4-H Fishing Day
The Dillon County 4-H fishing club recently held a meeting. They had a great turnout for the 2nd annual Ronald P. Bauder 4-H Fishing Day! Over 50 fish were caught…
Thanks To All Who Helped Us With Our Storm Coverage
A big thank you to everyone who assisted us with our storm coverage. You helped us get out valuable information to the community. We appreciate you.
Career Readiness Partnership Helps S.C. Jobseekers Stand Out, Guides Businesses in Hiring Qualified Talent
COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) is pleased to announce expanded offerings for jobseekers and employers through its partnership with WIN Learning, a leading provider of…
Be A Good Neighbor: Contact 811 Before Digging
National 8/11 Day – Aug. 11 – is just around the corner, and it is an important annual reminder that contacting South Carolina 811 before every excavation project is part…
Suspended South Carolina Sheriff to Stand Trial in Excessive Force Case
FLORENCE, S.C. — A jury trial in the case of United States V. Charles Bernard Lemon is set to begin Tuesday, August 13. Lemon, who served as Sheriff of Marlboro…
Georgetown Woman to Plead Guilty to Falsifying Statements to Federal Investigators Regarding 2009 Kidnapping and Murder of Brittanee Drexel
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Angel Cooper Vause, 56, of Georgetown, is set to formally enter a guilty plea in federal court on Monday, August 12. Vause was charged with lying to…
South Carolinians With Disabilities Can Save Through Palmetto ABLE®
By State Treasurer Curtis Loftis, Administrator for the Palmetto ABLE Savings Program Imagine the challenge of navigating life without savings or investments. Not long ago, this was a reality for…
South Carolina WIC Breastfeeding Rates Continue to Increase
COLUMBIA, S.C. – August is National Breastfeeding Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is celebrating the continued increase in the number of breastfed infants in its…
IN MEMORIAM: Mildred D. Mishue
Mildred D. Mishue, 84, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at the McLeod Hospice in Florence after an illness. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday at Mt. Calvary…
TRAFFIC ALERT: State Park Road Now Totally Covered With Water
TRAFFIC ALERT! State Park Road is now totally covered with water. Please avoid the area. 2:55 p.m., 8/9/2024
State Park Road Down To One Lane, Expected To Be Covered In Water By End Of The Day
STATE PARK ROAD DOWN TO ONE LANE, EXPECTED TO BE COVERED BY END OF THE DAY State Park Road is down to one lane just outside of the park near…
WEATHER ALERT: Debby Is Gone, What’s Next?
From The S.C. Climatology Office By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office We’re finally rid of Debby, but not after the storm threw one more uppercut at…
PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Storm Debby
PHOTO GALLERY Tropical Storm Debby Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC and Photos Contributed By The Community Click to enlarge
When To Call and When Not To Call 9-1-1 Reviewed
By Betsy Finklea During times like tropical storms and other weather emergencies, 9-1-1 gets inundated with phone calls. It is very important that the public only call when there is…