Dillon Lady Wildcats Win Over Marion 56-52
The Dillon Lady Wildcats edged the visiting Marion Lady Swamp Foxes 56-52 in varsity basketball action played in Dillon on Saturday, December 13. Dillon had an 18-5 lead after the…
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Dillon Lady Wildcats Defeat Darlington 70-64
The Dillon Lady Wildcats defeated the Darlington Lady Falcons 70-64 in varsity basketball action played on Tuesday, December 16, in Darlington. Darlington led 16-9 after the first quarter of play….
Welding Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate on End-of-Term Qualification Tests
The end of term for students in the NETC Qualifications Welding class is always a major milestone, one that goes far beyond written exams. Each semester, students complete hands-on weld…
Eleven Graduate from NETC’s Practical Nursing Program
Eleven Northeastern Technical College students pledged their commitment to the nursing profession on December 4 during the Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony held at the college’s main campus in Cheraw. Graduates…
NETC’s Allied Health and Workforce Students Celebrated at Credential Recognition Ceremony
Northeastern Technical College celebrated the achievements of its Allied Health and Workforce Training students at the Credential Recognition Ceremony held Wednesday December 10th, at the Berea Convention Center. The event…
South Carolina’s Infant Mortality Rate Increases from 2022 to 2023
COLUMBIA, S.C. – An annual report released by the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) shows a decline in health outcomes for infants in the first year of life,…
Recycle Your Christmas Tree at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market At Grinding Of The Greens
FLORENCE, SC – The Pee Dee State Farmers Market will hold The Grinding of the Greens, a free Christmas tree recycling event, Dec. 29-31 and Jan. 2-3. Pee Dee-area customers…
Justice Department Reaches Agreement with South Carolina to Ensure Adults’ Access to Community-Based Mental Health Services
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department announced today that it secured a settlement agreement with the State of South Carolina to resolve the department’s findings and complaint alleging that South Carolina…
Girl Scout Troop 1203 Spreads Christmas Cheer at PruittHealth Dillon
Girl Scout Troop 1203 shared Christmas joy with the residents of PruittHealth in Dillon, South Carolina, by coloring Christmas cards filled with cheerful designs and festive spirit. The girls carefully…
FMU Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates, Awards Honorary Degrees
Francis Marion University celebrated its Fall 2025 undergraduate and graduate degree recipients in a ceremony held Saturday morning in the Smith University Center on campus. A total of 235 students…
VIDEO: Dillon County Council Meeting-12/17/2025
VIDEO: Dillon County Council Meeting-12/17/2025
Lumbee Tribe Gains Federal Recognition
The Lumbee Tribe has gained federal recognition after a historic Senate vote. Once signed by President Donald Trump, which he has said he would do, the Lumbee Tribe will become…
NFL Legend Charlie Brown’s Foundation Donates Bikes To Kids At Dillon Elementary School
By Betsy Finklea NFL legend and Super Bowl Champion Charlie Brown visited Dillon Elementary School this morning to donate bikes from The Charlie Brown Foundation to some of the students….
SC Ports Boasts Efficient, Reliable Operations in the Southeast
CHARLESTON, SC—Dec. 16, 2025—South Carolina Ports and its maritime partners continue to deliver efficient operations and customized solutions, providing customers with stability as the industry begins feeling the effects of…
VIDEO: Dillon County Council Meeting-11-19-2025
VIDEO: Dillon County Council Meeting-11-19-2025
Tortilla Soup Makes A Good Appetizer Or Light Meal
Few things beat a hot meal on a cold day. Stews and casseroles can fit the bill in such situations, but soup is a go-to solution when looking to warm…
PHOTO GALLERY: Unveiling of Historical Marker At Rouse’s Ferry
Unveiling of the historical marker at Rouse’s Ferry on Dec. 15, 2025 PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
A Simple Roast Ham Affords Hosts More Time To Mingle With Guests
Hosting for the holidays is a time-consuming responsibility. Hosts welcome all that comes with inviting loved ones over for the holidays, but many might admit cooking for a crowd is…