Category: News

Dillon Men Sentenced On Counterfeit Check Charges

United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated that Eduardo Nelson, James Quashaun Scott, both age 27 and of Dillon, SC, were sentenced in federal court in Florence, for conspiracy to manufacture and pass counterfeit securities, a violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 371. 

Easter Reading Contest Underway

The Dillon County Library System presents the 2013 Easter Reading Contest from March 11-April 1. Ask for more information at your local library.

Shots Fired In Latta

Shots were fired at a mobile home on Legare Street on Wednesday night.

Two Men Arrested For Taking Funeral Home Tents

Two men have been arrested with taking two funeral home tents from the Magnolia Cemetery in Latta recently.

County To Assist Latta With Funds For Infrastructure

The Dillon County Council voted to use $686,184.59 in capital sales tax project funds to assist the Town of Latta with infrastructure issues.

Town Of Latta Receives $344,828 SCRIA Grant

The South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority (RIA) has awarded nearly $3.8 million in grants for 14 water, sewer and drainage projects in 13 counties across the state. These projects will benefit more than 8,000 residents.

Kannaday Named Dillon Chamber Of Commerce Chairman

Ryan Lybrand (R.L.) Kannaday, Jr. is the new chairman of the Dillon County Chamber of Commerce.

Dillon Women Plead Guilty To Fraud Charges

United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated Monday that Nina Monique Allen, age 32, and Wendy Marie Johnson, age 38, both of Dillon,  entered a guilty plea in federal court in Florence. 

The Dillon Herald Accepting Lake View Social News

If you have items of interest/social news related to the Lake View/Fork area, please e-mail Betsy Finklea at bfinklea@thedillonherald.com.

Missing Dillon County Man To Be Featured On TV Show

The family of Brandon “Peanut” Graves are still trying to locate him after he has been missing for three years. Graves will be featured on TV One’s Find Our Missing.