Category: News

Dillon Man Claims $200,000 Taxes Paid Lottery Prize

A Dillon man didn’t have a clue how much his Carolina Cash 6 ticket was worth until lottery representatives told him. Hearing $200,000 TAXES PAID for the first time left him shaking his head.

South Carolina Outpaces Nation In Manufacturing Growth

South Carolina has one of the fastest growing economies in the U.S. and has one of the fastest growing manufacturing sectors in the region and nation, according to a recent U.S. Commerce Department report. South Carolina’s Real GDP growth rate of 2.7 percent put it above the national average of 2.5 percent and the southeastern regional average of 2.1 percent.

Happy Father’s Day!

Enjoy this history of Father’s Day and these facts about fathers from the U.S. Census.

Survivor Dinner Held

Mount Calvary Baptist Church hosted the annual Relay For Life Survivor Dinner.  

Curtis Lee Is No Stranger To Cancer

Mr. Curtis Lee is no stranger to cancer.  His wife Mabel has been a survivor since May of 1973.  They have been avid supporters of Relay For Life from the very beginning. They always participated in survivor functions.  

Marlboro Electric Coop Offering ‘A Vision’ To Dillon County Citizens

“A vision”—that’s what Marlboro Electric Coop is offering Dillon County as the Dillon County Council moves to the third reading of an ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement and contract by and between Dillon County and Marlboro Development Team, Inc. providing for the construction of an industrial building.

Boyd Bennett Gasque

Mr. Boyd Bennett Gasque, age 84, of Lumberton, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013.

Dillon Woman Pleads Guilty To Social Security Fraud

United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated that Emma Bowens, age 62, of Dillon,  pled guilty in federal court in Florence, to theft of government funds.

Dixie Youth Roundup: Pepsi-Cola Blue Jays Claim Minor League Title

Jon-Michael Davis had two base hits against the Burger King Braves last Tuesday night, but his last bat of the season will be one he will never forget.

Latta Police Capture Wanted North Carolina Man

The Latta Police Department captured a wanted North Carolina  man on June 8th.