Category: Area

News from the local area

Dillon City Officers Receive Awards

Dillon City Officers Sgt. Mark Vereen and Sgt. Michael Yoder received awards on April 24th from the US Attorney’s Office in Norfolk, VA.

Campbell Promoted To Assistant Chief In Lake View

Officer Oliver Wayne Campbell has been promoted to the rank of assistant chief.

March For Babies Walk And Bike Ride Held (Updated With Bike Ride Photos)

The Dillon County March For Babies is underway at the time of this posting as walkers gathered to take steps for healthier babies. (with photo slide show)

Two Arrested In Death Of Store Clerk

Two people have been arrested in the death of a store clerk.

Latta PD To Conduct Traffic Checks

The Latta Police Department will be conducting traffic checks during the months of April-July throughout the Town of Latta.

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Murder

The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a murder that occurred on Monday night, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Unemployment Rate Drops To 8.1 Percent

In March, South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 5.5 percent from February’s rate of 5.7 percent.
Dillon County’s rate was down from 8.4 percent in February to 8.1 percent in March.

Celebrate Main Street Enjoyed By Many

Celebrate Main Street was held in Dillon on Saturday.

DHEC Needs Public’s Help To Track West Nile

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is seeking the public’s help in collecting dead birds to test for this season’s arrival of West Nile virus.

Former Wildcat King Leaving USC

Former Dillon Wildcat Bryce King confirmed this week that he will be leaving the USC Gamecocks and will transfer to Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, North Carolina.