McLeod Hospice will celebrate the 40th Annual “A Light for Someone You Love” Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 4, at 5:45 p.m. The ceremony, presented by Signature Wealth Strategies,…
The Latta Police Department has initiated Operation Drug Takedown, a targeted enforcement initiative aimed at eliminating illegal drug distribution within the town of Latta, South Carolina. Operation Drug Takedown was…
The Bethesda Academy Blazers defeated the Pee Dee Academy Golden Eagles 54-15 to claim the 2025 South Carolina High School Football SCISA 2A State Championship at South Carolina State University…
The Oceanside Collegiate Academy Landsharks defeated the Dillon Wildcats 42-0 on Friday, November 21, in Mount Pleasant, S.C., Dillon took the opening kickoff and returned it to their own 21-yard…
CHARLESTON, SC—Nov. 18, 2025—South Carolina Ports recorded 206,859 TEUs at its marine terminals in October, a 1% year-over-year dip, as fiscal year volumes remain above plan. October marked the Port’s…
Construction continues on the new Tiger Mart in Dillon located on the corner of Hwy. 301 North and Radford Boulevard. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Congratulations to Mary Smith of McLeod Health. She is celebrating her 30th year of cleaning rooms at the hospital. She has done a great job serving the community.
In recognition of American Education Week, apples were given to the faculty and staff of DCS from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 in Dillon, SC. L to R, Megan Hubbard…
Latta Elementary School received a donation of winter gear for students! Lometria Wilson from Amazing Grace Home Care Services in Latta collaborated with Amazon to provide this generous gift. Her…
Students participated in BIG THURSDAY showing team spirit and celebrating school nutrition on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Students at all three schools were entered into a drawing for participating in…
Come one, come all to the Viking Theatre Workshop’s production of Santa’s Spectacles. Santa’s Spectacles is about a group of neighborhood children that have labeled Prunella Crookshank “Cranky Crookshank” because…
The Latta Police Department and the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office have arrested Curtis Daquan Edwards, charging him with two counts of Attempted Murder. Detective 1st Sgt. Kenneth Samuel confirmed that…
PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC
Heaven Delight Soul Food and Grill in partnership with the Jebaily Law Firm and assistance from Boys To Men and Girls With Purpose held their first annual turkey giveaway this…
A Tree Dedication Ceremony was held at Henry Street Park this morning, Saturday, November 22nd. The tree was planted in honor of Mrs. Edythe Collington, a charter member of Omicron…
By Betsy Finklea A new initiative to help reduce crime and to improve code enforcement is in the making in the Town of Latta. At their last meeting, the Latta…
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office The tropical Atlantic remains quiet today with no features of interest. It’s likely that we won’t see any more tropical…
Dillon District Four has announced their Big Thursday winners. “Inspired by the spirited rivalry between Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, Big Thursday is a fun way to…