Category: News

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Is Saturday

On Saturday, May 11, Harvest Hope Food Bank will join forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to help Stamp Out Hunger across 20 SC counties including Dillon.

DHEC Updates ‘Fish Smart, Eat Smart’ For 2013

South Carolina residents can learn more about the safety of eating fish caught in the state’s lakes and rivers by checking the updated fish consumption guide, the Department of Health & Environmental Control announced.

CareSouth Carolina Selected As Exemplary Model Of Workforce Innovation

 Following a rigorous nationwide review process, CareSouth Carolina has been selected as an exemplary model of workforce innovation for a new project: The Primary Care Team:  Learning from Effective Ambulatory Practices (The LEAP Project).

McLeod, March Of Dimes Partnering To Lower Number Of Babies Born Too Soon

McLeod Medical Center Dillon is partnering with the March of Dimes to lower the number of babies born too soon at their hospital.

Dillon Brothers To Split $1 Million Lottery Prize

An agreement between two Dillon brothers made years ago to split any lottery winnings, no matter who buys the ticket, no questions asked, came into play Tuesday night.

$1 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In Dillon County

A Dillon retailer has sold a Mega Millions® ticket worth $1 MILLION for Tuesday night’s drawing.  

Lawsuit Filed Against Former Band Director, Latta School District

A lawsuit has been filed against the former Latta High School Band Director Matthew Tyler Hutto, Dillon County School District Three and the Latta School District.

LECC To Add Montessori Class

LECC will be adding a new Primary Montessori class next year.  The new class will consist of twelve 4 yr. olds and twelve 5 yr. olds.

Dillon County Justice Center Discuused

The Dillon County Council was updated on the Dillon County Justice Center at a workshop on Wednesday.

Unemployment Rate Decreases

South Carolina’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 8.4 percent in March from February’s rate of 8.6 percent.