August 7, 2023: The Day The Sheriff Died
By Betsy Finklea Today, August 7th, marks one year since Sheriff Douglas “Humbunny” Pernell died. It was a shocking day for everyone I think. The words of Marion County Sheriff…
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A MOMENT IN HISTORY: 20-Year-Old Little Rock Man Died In Service To His Country In 1945
Pfc. Milton Clair Wiggins was only 20 years old when he was killed in a foreign land in service to his country during World War II. Milton, the son of…
A MOMENT IN HISTORY: Lavalle Parham Came Home
Editor’s Note: This was written by Hugh Finklea, when he was a junior at Latta High School. He entered it into a literary contest in Columbia. He won first place…
Lake View Teen Enjoys Singing At Event
Brandon Henburg, a 13-year-old from Lake View, sang with his amazing voice at the Back to School Main Street event on July 27th beside the City of Dillon Visitor Center….
Duke Energy Offers Safety Tips For Upcoming Storm
Duke Energy offers the following guidelines for the upcoming storm: Electrical safety guidelines for floods · If rising water threatens your home – or if you evacuate your home –…
SLED Charges Former Marlboro County Deputy With Communicating Obscene Messages, Harassment, and Misconduct in Office
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Antonio Anquan Alford, 33, with 2 counts of Communicating Obscene Messages, 2 counts of 1st Degree Harassment, and Misconduct in Office on…
Missing Man Located Deceased In Another County
Frederick Lynn Sellers, Jr., the man who was reported missing to the City of Dillon Police Department, was located deceased in another county, according to Chief David Lane. Prestige Funeral…
New Animal Shelter Director And Office Manager Want Shelter To Be Warm, Welcoming Place
By Betsy Finklea New Dillon County Animal Shelter Director Jimmy Haselden and new Office Manager Janice Watson want to make the Dillon County Animal Shelter a place of which the…
Town Of Latta Plans For Storm Announced
Update on the Town of Latta From Jarett Taylor The Town council met at 4 p.m. today (Aug. 5) for a briefing of what has been done so far by…
Multiday Deluge from Tropical Storm Debby Predicted
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is monitoring Tropical Storm Debby. Forecasters say it is expected to move very slowly over South Carolina in the next few days,…
First Day Of School Held At Gordon Elementary School
The first day of School was held at Gordon Elementary School on Monday, August 5th. It looks like everyone had a great first day.
First Day Of School Held At New Dillon Elementary School
The first day of school was held at the new Dillon Elementary School on Monday, August 5th. Here are some photos contributed by Dr. Miranda Page.
Cynthia Pernell Donates Linen To Help For Veterans
Cynthia Pernell, wife of the late Sheriff Douglas Pernell, donated numerous linens to Help For Veterans on Monday, August 5th, to be given to needy veterans. This is just one…
Dillon County First Steps & Partners Hold Third Annual Back-To-School Bash
The third annual Dillon County First Steps Back-To-School Bash was held on Sunday at Fitness by Cory. Students received many services including haircuts, braiding, wellness information, snacks, and back-to-school supplies….
Buster Furniss and Jack Britt Place In Top 25 In Hillbilly Show and Shine Car Show
Buster Furniss and Jack Britt of Dillon, S.C., placed in the top 25 in the Hillbilly Show and Shine Car Show held on July 26 and 27 in Maggie Valley,…
County Offering Free Sand At All Three Municipalities
The County of Dillon has procured a limited number of sandbags in preparation for Hurricane Debby. These sandbags along with sand are available at the following locations. City of Dillon…
Josiah Oxendine Transfers From Dillon Wildcats: Who Will Be Dillon’s Quarterback Now?
Josiah Oxendine has transferred from the Dillon Wildcats team. Who will be Dillon’s quarterback? After going 10-2 last year, Dillon will face a tough schedule prior to playing region play…