Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

DAR Hears About History Of Needlework

In order for you to know about DAR the following is a brief explanation: The DAR is a service organization made up of approximately 3000 chapters located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, France, Mexico and the United Kingdom. The Dillon Chapter, organized in 1916, like all other chapters, wanted “a society founded on service”. That emphasis continues today.

NESA Holds Annual Meeting

The North Eastern Strategic Alliance (NESA) announced its member counties had a record $857 million in capital investment in 2017 during its 2018 Annual Meeting on Monday, Feb. 12 at Carolina’s Hospital Systems Floyd Conference Center.

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Rumored School Shooting Threat At DHS

On Monday, February 19, 2018 the school resource officer at Dillon High School was made aware that there was a social media post threat concerning a school shooting at Dillon High School, according to Captain Cliff Arnette.

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Rumored Social Media Threat Against DHS

On Monday, February 19, 2018, the school resource officer at Dillon High School was made aware that there was a social media post threat concerning a school shooting at Dillon High School, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

City Of Dillon Planning Saint Patrick’s Day Event

The City of Dillon is in the early stages of planning a Saint Patrick’s Day event.

Blenheim Ginger Ale Is Topic Of Winter Historical Society Meeting

Forgotten by some, unknown to others, the artesian mineral springs near Blenheim, South Carolina, was the topic for the winter meeting of the Dillon County Historical Society held at B&C Restaurant on January 18, 2018.

Marlboro Development Team Expanding Into Spartanburg

Marlboro Development Team (MDT), the wholly-owned commercial and industrial development subsidiary of Marlboro Electric Cooperative (MEC), announced the addition of four seasoned real estate development professionals to its expanding operation along with plans to open an additional office in Spartanburg, SC.

Kaitlyn Britt Studying Abroad

Kaitlyn Britt, a student at Wofford College, is studying abroad in Tanzania while participating in the Interim course: Sustainability in Africa: Hike, Bike and Safari in the Shadows of Kilimanjaro.

Yellow Jessamine Garden Club Meets

The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club (015C) met on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 6:30pm at The City of Dillon Wellness Center.

Dan Sanderson Speaks To Mount Calvary Brotherhood

The members of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church held the monthly Brotherhood, WMU, and BYW meeting on Monday, February 5, at 7:00 p.m., in the Family Life Center.