WEATHER ALERT: Slick Spots Possible In the North Early Thursday
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: -The rain we’re seeing today may end as a little wet snow, sleet or freezing rain late tonight…
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Lillith Shooter Signs With Barton College
Dillon Christian School’s Lillith Shooter took the next step in her softball and academic career as she signed with Barton College on Wednesday, February 4, at the Dillon Christian School…
Frances Herring Price Celebrates 99th Birthday
Frances Herring Price celebrated her 99th birthday on January 3. A party was held that day for her at Catfish Creek Baptist Church. Many family members and friends came to…
SNOW 2026: January 31-February 1
Just a few photos from Snow 2026. We have nearly 1000 photos posted in the past few days on The Dillon County News & Beyond on Facebook. More coming….
National School Counseling Week Being Observed
National School Counseling Week Proclamation National School Counseling Week WHEREAS, school counselors are employed in public and private schools to help students reach their full potential; and WHEREAS, school counselors…
DCS School Counselor Recognized
Happy National School Counselors Week to Kimmie Rice at Dillon Christian School!
Remembering Old Latta With Alton Finklea
Remembering Old Latta with Alton Finklea, 90-year-old Alton Finklea shares some memories of old Latta, South Carolina. Present for the conversation were Alton Finklea, Buzzy Finklea, Betsy Finklea, and Debbie…
Dillon Elementary School Announces Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll
Dillon Elementary School 2025 – 2026 Second Nine Weeks Honor Roll Mrs. Jan Powers-Penuel, Principal * Denotes A Honor Roll First Grade Mrs. Campbell: Mateo Gamez*, Kwazie German*, Zakarri Harrison*,…
New Federal SNAP Work Requirements Take Effect in South Carolina
February 2, 2026- As of February 1, 2026, new federal work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have taken effect under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA),…
Duke Energy Requests Customers to Reduce Energy On February 2nd
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Extremely cold temperatures – 10 to 20 degrees below normal – are driving unusually high energy demand across the East Coast, including the Carolinas. Duke Energy is…
Roads Impacted By Winter Weather
Columbia, S.C. – Snow continues to create hazardous driving conditions across portions of South Carolina, and members of the South Carolina Emergency Response Team are urging residents to stay off…
IN MEMORIAM: Lora Ann McInnis
ROWLAND, NC – Lora Ann McInnis, 63, passed away at the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday,…
WEATHER ALERT: Snow Likely This Weekend
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: -Confidence is increasing for most or all of South Carolina to see a snowstorm this weekend. -Mainly snow…
VFW Leaders Address Dillon Rotary Club
Submitted by the Dillon VFW (John Harlow & Joey Williams) The Dillon Rotary Club welcomed Dillon VFW Post Commander Joey Williams and Past Post Commander John Harlow as guest speakers…
Vehicle Fire Occurs On MLK Boulevard
Vehicle fire on MLK near the Dillon Marriage Chapel. No one is inside the vehicle. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
PHOTO GALLERY: Oath of Office Ceremony for New City of Dillon Police Chief Monroe Herring
PHOTO GALLERY: Oath of Office Ceremony for New City of Dillon Police Chief Monroe Herring Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC
Housing Development, Recreation Project Coming To Dillon Airport Area
An exciting project is coming to Dillon County. Bryan Braddock announced on his podcast, SC Keys, One Key at a Time Episode 1, Part 2, that S.C. Keys and some…
Loris Hands Dillon A 73-63 Loss
The Loris Lions handed the Dillon Wildcats a 73-63 region loss in varsity basketball played in Dillon on Tuesday, January 27. Loris controlled the opening tipoff and led 4-0 before…