City of Dillon Police Department Holds Trunk-Or-Treat
The City of Dillon Police Department held Trunk-or-Treat on Tuesday at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC CLICK TO ENLARGE
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Pee Dee Golden Eagles Edge Bethesda Academy Blazers 25-22
The Pee Dee Golden Eagles edged the Bethesda Academy Blazers 25-22 in SCISA 2A varsity football played in Mullins, S.C., on Friday, October 25, before a large crowd. These two…
Local Trick-Or-Treat Hours Announced
The trick-or-treat hours for the City of Dillon, Town of Lake View, and Town of Latta have been announced.
New Mural Coming Along
The new mural of the train in downtown Dillon is coming along. The mural is being done by artist Tommy Simpson. Simpson also did the Carolina Wren/Yellow Jessamine Mural and…
Fairmont Student Named to Mars Hill University Spring 2024 Dean’s List
MARS HILL, NC (10/29/2024)– Rachel Faye Sealy of Fairmont is one of 387 Mars Hill University students named on the Honor Roll of the Academic Dean at the end of…
Check Presented For Marion County Law Enforcement Training Facilities
Senator Kent Williams and Rep. Lucas Atkinson presented a check for 2.5 Million Dollars for the Marion County Law Enforcement Training Facilities. (Contributed Photos)
A MOMENT IN HISTORY: 36 Years Ago Trooper George Radford Was Killed
Thirty-six years ago today, October 29, 1988, Trooper George Tillman Radford was shot and killed in the line of duty at the age of 41. He had served with the…
Over 735,000 Turn Out in the First Week of Early Voting
COLUMBIA, SC (October 28, 2024) – South Carolina voters are making their voices heard in record numbers through the first week of the early voting period. So far, more than…
Specialty Crop Funding Will Help South Carolina Farmers
COLUMBIA – In August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced $603,000 in funding awarded to South Carolina through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Through this program, the South Carolina…
DPH Confirms 2024 Season’s First Flu-related Death in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Oct. 23 that the state has suffered its first influenza-associated death of the season. “Sadly, a person from…
Latta Students Attend the Day of National Concern Assembly
On October 16, students and staff from Latta Middle School and Latta High School gathered for the Day of National Concern assembly, an event dedicated to raising awareness with young…
S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis Reveals His Latest List of “Spooky Names” with Unclaimed Property
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct. 28, 2024) – Once again channeling his inner Halloween spirit, State Treasurer Curtis Loftis has a scared up another list of South Carolinians with “spooky names” that…
Miss Anna F. Thompson and Mr. Walker C. Brumble Exchange Wedding Vows
Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Frank Thompson, III announce the marriage of their daughter, Anna F. Thompson of Dillon, to Walker C. Brumble of Latta, the son of Ashley Brumble and…
BBB Offers Tips to Avoid Election-Related Scams
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (October 28, 2024) – As election day is fast approaching and early voting is underway, the voices arguing for and against hot-button issues are loud and persistent….
Attorney General Alan Wilson Sends Letter To Election Commission Director About Ballot Harvesting And Election Integrity
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter this morning to State Election Commission Director Howard Knapp reminding him of state law obligations regarding election integrity….
Flags Donated To Local Veterans Group
Woodmen Life of Dillon donated a large American flag, with stand and flag accessories, to the Dillon Veterans of the Year group for their meetings. The Veterans of the Year…
SCDOT To Implement Extended Lane Closures on SC 327 in Florence County for Road Work
Columbia, S.C. (October 24, 2024)—The South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement extended lane closures on SC 327 in Florence County between East Palmetto Street and Old Marion Highway beginning…
SCDOT Crews Reopen US 276 In Greenville County After Damages Caused By Hurricane Helene
Columbia, S.C. (October 28, 2024)—The South Carolina Department of Transportation has reopened US 276 near Caesars Head in Greenville County. The road was closed due to damage caused by Hurricane…