South Carolina is making meaningful strides in strengthening its educator workforce. The newly released 2025 Educator Supply and Demand Report shows teacher departures have declined for the third consecutive year…
The annual “Feel The Warmth” Soup and Sandwich Giveaway was held today, Saturday December 27th at Bethel AME Church in Dillon, where Rev. Lisa Spears is pastor. Girls With Knowledge…
Randy Tyler was sworn in as a Latta Town Councilman today, Saturday, December 27th, at the Latta Town Hall by Judge Janette Dupree. His mother, Sue Tyler, held the Bible….
7th grade geography students at LMS created a Pyramid of Peace after studying World War I, World War II, and the Cold War, reflecting on the impact of global conflict…
LMS was in the Holiday Spirit! On Friday, December 12th, Mr. Hedgepeth’s first 8th grade Automation and Robotics class spread a little holiday cheer by stringing lights down the main…
The Fall 2025 Health Careers Symposium was held Friday, December 12 at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Deon Evans, McLeod Health Careers Coordinator, congratulated the 15 high school students from Florence…
Jonathon Shannon, a registered nurse on the Medical and Cardiac Floor of McLeod Health Seacoast, was recently presented a DAISY Award for outstanding service and care. He received four different…
McLeod Occupational Health has been recognized with two major statewide safety recognitions for 2024, the Safety Award and the Claims Impact Reduction Award, from Palmetto Hospital Trust (PHT). The awards…
A Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the Poynor School of Healthcare Innovation was held on December 11. The new School of Innovation, a partnership with McLeod Health, is designed…
McLeod Children’s Hospital welcomes Sugar, a golden retriever/labradoodle facility dog, to the McLeod Health family. Sugar began melting hearts and easing worries at McLeod Children’s Hospital in November 2025. During…
The Dillon Lady Wildcats defeated the Baptist Hill Lady Bobcats of Hollywood, S.C., 75-32 in tournament play at Manning High School on Friday, December 26. Dillon led 13 to 6…
The Dillon Lady Wildcats won 57-51 over the East Clarendon Lady Wolverines in varsity basketball tournament play at Manning High School on Friday, December 26. Dillon’s Khw-Nylahi McKinnon led the…
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office I hope your Christmas went as well as mine did! Time with grandchildren and delicious smoked meats were my highlights….
LATTA – Alton Glenn Greene, Jr., 87, passed away at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC December 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28,…
FROM BARTELL FUNERAL HOME Mother Delores Townsend Williams transitioned on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the MUSC Health Mullins Nursing Center in Mullins, South Carolina. Celebration of Life for Mother…
The Dillon Elementary five-year-old kindergarten classes would like to send a huge thank you to the amazing Burger King staff and their outstanding managers for such a generous and delicious…
Dillon, SC — Operation Save The Day recently hosted a holiday distribution for 2nd grade students, providing holiday cheer, encouragement, and support to children during the season of giving. This…
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Dillon At Christmas Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC