Keenan Hands Dillon A 43-35 Loss
The Keenan Lady Raiders handed the Dillon Lady Wildcats a 43-35 loss in the third round of the SCHSL basketball tournament played at Keenan High School in Columbia on Tuesday,…
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VIDEO: Dillon County Council, February 25, 2026
VIDEO: Dillon County Council, February 25, 2026
One-Vehicle Accident Occurs On Harllee’s Bridge Road
A one-vehicle accident on Harllee’s Bridge Road. No further details available. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Government to Seek Death Penalty Against Marion Man Accused of Murdering S.C. EMS Worker
FLORENCE, S.C. — Today, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Jaremy Alexander Smith, 35, of…
Wreck Occurs On Main Street
There is a wreck on Main Street in front of the City of Dillon Police Department. No further details available. (Photo by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Kiwanis Club Has Decades Of Service In Dillon County
Contributed Article With the Kiwanis ball season soon to begin, we would like to share a brief history of The Dillon Kiwanis Club. The Dillon Kiwanis Club got its charter…
Latta Edges Denmark-Olar 33-32
The Latta Lady Vikings edged the Denmark-Olar Vikings 33-32 in Round 3 of the state playoffs played on Monday, February 23, at Denmark, S.C. The game was tied at 10…
Bolts, Screws, and Forks Lunch Series Opens With Entrepreneur Tim Norwood
By Betsy Finklea The Bolts, Screws, and Forks Lunch Series hosted by the DCP3 launched the first meeting in their series with entrepreneur, Tim Norwood, today at the City of…
Dillon High School Holds Black History Program
A Black History Month Program, titled “Present Day Black Excellence”, was held at Dillon High School at the Auditorium on Friday, February 20. There were art pieces provided by the…
Kids Learn Skills At Wildcat Baseball Camp
Kids ages 4-12 enjoyed Wildcat Baseball Camp at Kiwanis Park. Dillon High School players and coaches are helping them learn the proper baseball techniques and brush up on their skills…
Help For Veterans Holds Monthly Food Distribution
Help For Veterans, Inc. held the monthly food Distribution at the Hamer Church Of God on Wednesday, February 18. We served over 64 families. We are thankful for all those…
PHOTO GALLERY: Page’s Mill Pond
PHOTO GALLERY: Page’s Mill Pond Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
PHOTO: Beautiful Road
A private road in Latta is beautiful Photo by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
SC Works System Coordinator Mamie Legette Announces Retirement
From Pee Dee Council of Governments COGnitive Connections Retirement Video https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_o_BdVfk/BBIUDMSYOezgjWiebp0BWQ/watch?utm_content=DAG_o_BdVfk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h63491593f7&fbclid=IwY2xjawQLXxdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJXNFRYSDBtd1pxNWJOQURPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuxhXW-Cnb4r7Gz-dnzC3re_AvxWPKpXcwKyBgqBibKbzuaxYOsWhd-ilbbm_aem_vLLjkC55fVQCmO4SuSSyow
McLeod Health On Call Measles Line Established
(February 23, 2026 – Florence, SC)–In an effort to protect patients, visitors and staff, McLeod Health is encouraging the public to call its On Call Measles Line before arriving at…
Canadian Airport Manager Has Great Experience At Marion County Airport
To The Editor: I would take the time to write to you about the wonderful experience we had at Marion County Airport a few weeks ago. We were on our…
Latta Wins 80-54 Win Over Branchville
The Latta Vikings advanced to the next round of the playoffs with an 80-54 win over Branchville on Saturday, February 21. Latta led 20-10 over Branchville after the first quarter…
IN MEMORIAM: The Honorable Philip “Phil” Hayes, Jr.
The Honorable Harrison Philip “Phil” Hayes, Jr. of Florence, South Carolina entered into Heaven February 21, 2026. Phil was the beloved nephew of his only paternal Aunt, the late Miss…