VFW Welcomes Home Soldier
ARMY SOLDIER BACK HOME: At its May 9th meeting, the Dillon VFW welcomed Army Staff Sergeant Daniel Carmichael home from his June 2023 deployment with the South Carolina Army National…
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New Hurricane Evacuation Zones Unveiled Ahead of Hurricane Season
COLUMBIA – As hurricane season approaches, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division announces new hurricane evacuation zones aimed at helping community preparedness and safety during hurricanes. The South Carolina Emergency…
DHEC Advises Expectant Parents to Monitor Baby Health by ‘Counting the Kicks’
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is committed to improving birth outcomes for all South Carolina families. As part of this effort, DHEC…
Girl Scout Troop 1203 Members Work On Silver Award Project To Promote Literacy
Abby Hayes, Olivia Hayes and Ellie Kirk from Girl Scout Troop 1203 in Dillon gathered books, built and stained a bookcase for their Girl Scout silver award project, “Promoting Literacy…
Dillon Resident Receives Masonic Appointment In Berlin, Germany
Past Potentate (PP) Kenny L. Smith received The Masonic Appointment as The Imperial Deputy of the Oasis of Naples, Italy, Desert Of Western Europe (D.O.W.E.) while attending The Desert of…
Jamie Hamilton Seeking Re-Election As Dillon County Sheriff
From Sheriff Jamie Hamilton Fellow citizens, Serving as your Sheriff has truly been one of the greatest honors of my life. After much prayer and consideration, I have officially filed…
Raymond Davis III Named New President Of Dillon County Ministers Alliance
Raymond Davis III has been named the new president of the Dillon County Ministers Alliance. He is founding pastor of Great Expectations church on 301 in Dillon. Henry Altman of…
Empowerment In Action Returns To Dillon Manor Apartments
The Empowerment in Action Association was invited to return to Dillon Manor Apartments for services May 2, 2024. Mayor Tally McColl greated everyone. Pastor Jamont McRae preached on the need…
Attorney General Alan Wilson Announces Court Rejects Avid Telecom’s Attempts To Dismiss Illegal Robocalls Case
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that the United States District Court in Arizona denied Avid Telecom’s multiple attempts to dismiss and delay a bipartisan, 49-state…
Latta Shuts Out Lowcountry Leadership
Latta shut out Lowcountry Leadership 10-0 on Wednesday, May 8, in Latta. Latta’s Paisley Jackson hit a line drive to right for a single. Emily Smith hit a line drive…
Detrice McCollum Dawkins Running For Re-Election For District Three County Council Seat
My name is Detrice “Trice” McCollum Dawkins, and I am running to be reelected for the District 3 County Council seat. I am a wife and mother of 3. Graduate…
South Carolina Public Radio Deepens Community Engagement Through America Amplified Election 2024 Initiative
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Public Radio is partnering with other public radio stations across the country on an initiative called America Amplified Election 2024. Hosted by WFYI in Indianapolis…
Ta’Norre Monroe Honored At Boeing STEM Signing Day
Ta’Norre Monroe, a Dillon High student, was honored at the Boeing STEM Signing Day, paving the way for his future. He’ll have job opportunities at major SC companies like Boeing,…
Katelyn Shelley Johnson Crowned Miss Viking 2024
Pictured are L to R: Miss Senior, Mason Lockamy; Miss Junior, Maddie Berry; Miss Viking 2024, Katelyn Johnson; Miss Sophomore, Samantha Townsend; Miss Freshman, and Kyrian Sage Oxendine. (Photographer: Heather…
Lake View Shuts Out Carvers Bay 6-0
The Lake View Wild Gators shut out the visiting Carvers Bay Bears 6-0 in Lake View on Tuesday, May 7. Carvers Bay went peacefully in the top of the first…
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for June Primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 8, 2024) – The State Election Commission (SEC) is reminding voters to make sure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Statewide Primaries on Tuesday, June…
DEW and Lt. Governor Pamela Evette Announce Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Youth Employment Initiative
Columbia, S.C. – Throughout May, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) celebrates SC@Work: School to Success, recognizing how youth strengthen our workforce and how our agency helps connect…
DEATH NOTICE: 5-7-2024
William Payton passed on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his residence in Dillon, SC. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements.