Flags Placed On Graves Of Veterans At Several Cemeteries
Members of the Dillon American Legion Post along with members of the Dillon County Republican Party placed flags on the graves of veterans at several cemeteries this past weekend. Flags…
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Death Notices: 5/21/2024
DEATH NOTICES Gregory McCollum passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements. The family is receiving friends at…
DHEC Recognizes Preeclampsia Awareness Month, Releases Review of Pregnancy-Associated Deaths
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In observance of Preeclampsia Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is raising awareness about the state of maternal health in South…
South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association Announces 2024 All-State Team
The South Carolina Baseball Coaches Association has announced their 2024 All-State Team. Local players included: A All-State Team Chris McGill – Lake View Kason Herlong – Lake View Seth Minshew…
Southside Christian Defeats Latta 8-6
Southside Christian defeated Latta 8-6 in the first playoff game for the 1 A State Championship in baseball on Monday, May 20, in Latta. Latta came up short in the…
Devotional: It’s Gonna Be Alright
By Rev. Rickey Stuckey, Pastor of St. Stephens, St. Luke, and Beulah United Methodist Churches IT’S GONNA BE ALRIGHT – ROMANS 8:28 28 And we know that in all things…
Camp Meeting Underway At East Dillon Baptist Church
The East Dillon Baptist Church Camp Meeting 2024 began on Sunday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m. After Pastor James Smith welcomed everyone, Ron Taylor with the Pee Dee Baptist Association…
Sellers Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Crime
FLORENCE, S.C. — Tyquan Raheem Bellamy, 30, of Sellers, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and marijuana….
Ahmari Huggins-Bruce First Annual Football Camp Held
The Ahmari Huggins-Bruce First Annual Football Camp was held on Saturday, May 18, at the City of Dillon Recreation soccer and football fields off Hwy. 34 in Dillon. The rain…
Carolinas Art Guild Holds Exhibition
The Carolinas Art Guild held an exhibition on Thursday, May 16, at the City of Dillon Visitor Center in downtown Dillon. The work of the Carolinas Art Guild members was…
Foxtrot Festival 2024 Goes On Despite Rain
The Marion Foxtrot Festival went on despite the rainy weather. There were numerous vendors, food, fun, and entertainment for all. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC…
Lake View Softball Wins Lower State Championship (UPDATED!)
The Lake View Wild Gators defeated the Hannah-Pamplico Raiders 8-4 on Saturday, May 18, in Lake View to become the SCHLS 1-A Lower State Champions in varsity softball. The Lady…
Aynor Edges Dillon 1-0 In Lower State Championships
The Aynor Lady Blue Jackets edged the Dillon Lady Wildcats 1-0 in the 3-A Lower State playoff held in Aynor on Friday, May 17. Although the Dillon Lady Wildcats out-hit…
Latta Wins 12-11 Over Lake View To Claim Lower State Title
The Latta Vikings won over the Lake View Wild Gators 12-11 to claim the 1-A Lower State Championship played at the Dillon Memorial Stadium on Thursday, May 16, before a…
SCDOT Commission Approves 2025 Pavement Improvement Plan
Columbia, S.C. (May 17, 2024) – At their meeting yesterday, the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission approved the Agency’s 2025 Pavement Improvement Program by adding another $719 million to…
Hannah-Pamplico Edges Latta Softball 3-2
The Hannah-Pamplico Lady Raiders edged the Latta Lady Vikings 3-2 in varsity softball action on Wednesday, May 15. Hannah-Pamplico got on the board in the second inning after Kadence Poston…
Hardee’s In Dillon Expected To Open In Late Summer
Hardee’s in Dillon is under construction and is expected to open in late summer. The Hardee’s in Dillon originally opened in September 1972. It was remodeled and drive-thru service added…
SCDOT Requests Public Comment On The 2021-2027 Statewide Improvement Program To Include the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program
Columbia, S.C. (May 16, 2024) – The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks public comment on the action to amend the 2024-2025 Pavement Improvement Program. SCDOT will receive public comment…