Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

Local Counselors Attend Palmetto State School Counselor Association Annual Conference

The Palmetto State School Counselor Association (PSSCA) Annual Conference was held January 19 – 21, 2017 in Myrtle Beach.

Local Young Farmers Attend Annual SCFB State Conference

A record number of attendees met recently for the annual South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation (SCFB) Young Farmers and Ranchers Conference.

Bryant Wins Distinguished Service Award

Cullen Bryant, a Dillon County farmer, received the South Carolina Farm Bureau’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award, at the SCFB’s 73rd annual meeting’s awards and recognition program.

Dr. Kyle Wagner Speaks At Chamber Banquet About NETC In Dillon County

Dr. Kyle Wagner, president of Northeastern Technical College, was the guest speaker at the Dillon County Chamber of Commerce’s annual banquet on Thursday, February 2nd.

Criterion Club Holds Annual MLK Breakfast

The Criterion Club held its annual Breakfast Birthday Celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

Dr. Daniel Blue Retires From Dillon County First Steps

Dr. Daniel Blue retired from Dillon County First Steps on January 30th.

RALI Receives Duke Energy Service Award

The Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award was presented by Mindy Taylor of Duke Energy.

Jordan Speaks About A Life Led By Faith

In a special service at the Latta Baptist Church recently, Dawn Smith Jordan demonstrated that she is not a victim of the tragic circumstances that have occurred in her life; she is victorious.

Shannon Berry To Be Next East Elementary School Principal

Shannon Berry has a passion for education, and she will be bringing that passion to East Elementary School when she takes over as their new principal on July 1st.

OPINION: SC Inland Port Dillon Will Bring Good Jobs To Pee Dee

The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) is excited about the things happening in Dillon County in 2017.