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Francis Marion University recently honored noteworthy alumni at an awards ceremony. Dr. Shirley Bausmith (’91, ‘94) was recognized as the university’s 2024 Outstanding Alumnus. Bausmith received her undergraduate degree in…
By Sam Watson ORANGEBURG, S.C. – As South Carolina State University ceremonially broke ground on its new academic building recently, President Alexander Conyers took note of the unusually large number…
BREAKING NEWS! May 2, 1:00 p.m. There is a report of a fatal wreck on Highway 301 South near Sellers. Unofficial reports indicate that one person may be dead, that…
By Sam Watson ORANGEBURG, S.C. – South Carolina State University senior speech pathology and audiology major Levette S. McRae recently was named the Student Advocate of the Year at the…
By Betsy Finklea The City of Dillon Splash Pad and Wellness Center playground have been enhance with canopies to provide shade thanks to a generous donation from The Schafer Foundation….
Even though making sandwiches usually does not involve any cooking, that doesn’t mean layering flavors and selecting quality meats and cheeses involves any less intuition and skill. One of the…
While it’s hard to characterize Jewish food, certain dishes are particularly popular in many Jewish households. Brisket recipes are widespread and popular, and many Jewish families have individual methods for…
National Day of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 2nd at the Dillon County Courthouse at 12 noon. The theme is “Lift up the Word, Light up the World”…
The Northeastern Technical College Golf program wrapped up the season at NJCAA Division 2 Southeastern Championship. Bennettsville native Victor Barrington placed 39 shooting 62 over par (99, 90, 88, total…
Northeastern Technical College’s Warzone teams wrapped up the season with winning records with both squads eliminated in the postseason tournament. Trailblazers Victor Barrington and Ethan Jones making up Team Green…
After 18 holes and a little bit of rain, a team emerged as the 2024 NETC Trailblazer Tournament winner. Kenney Allen, Andy Graves, Bill Graves, and Robert Goff won the…
The Loris Lady Lions shut out the Dillon Lady Wildcats 7-0 in varsity softball action played in Dillon on Friday, April 26. In the top of the second inning, Loris…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tradd Advisory Company (Tradd), a freight transportation services provider, April 25th announced the expansion of its operations in Charleston County. The company’s $88,800 investment will create 100…
RITES Funeral Service for Andre Hayes will be Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 3:00pm at Saint Matthew AME Church in Hamer, SC. Burial will follow at Rest Haven Cemetery in…
VFW CELEBRATES MAIN STREET: Members of the Dillon VFW were on Main Street on Saturday to celebrate the Dillon business community at this annual street festival. VFW Member Jerry Alford…
South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) agents arrested a York woman on Tuesday and charged her with 14 offenses. Those include one count of breach of trust; six counts of…
The Dillon County Museum, located at 101 South Marion Street, Latta, is a wonderful place to learn more about local history. It is open on the third Sunday of each…
The City of Dillon is continuing construction on the new LED lights at the soccer/football complex at the City of Dillon Recreation Fields off Highway 34 in Dillon behind the…