Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

Ports Authority Reports Growth

South Carolina Ports Authority reported nine percent container volume growth in 2017 with a record-setting 2.2 million twenty-foot equivalent container units handled during the year.

Dillon Rotary Donates Dictionaries To East Third Graders

Dillon Rotary Club Member, Mike Summerlin, and his wife, Kay Summerlin, distributed dictionaries to third grade students at East Elementary School recently for the 2017-18 school year.

Ribbon Cutting Held For McLeod OB/GYN

Community leaders and McLeod employees gathered on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 to celebrate the newest addition to McLeod Medical Center Dillon. McLeod OB/GYN Dillon opened the doors to its new practice, located at 706 North 8th Avenue, this week.

Minutes: Help For Veterans Nov. 2017

Chairman Johnnie Daniels opened the meeting with prayer.

DHSF Installs New Officers

The Dillon Historic School Foundation (DHSF) held its first meeting of the new year with new officers installed.

Solar Farm Is 85 Percent Complete

The new solar farm in Lake View is about 85 percent complete, according to Economic Development Director Tonny McNeil.

Windows, Storage Building Dedicated At Fork Presbyterian Church

Pastor Adrienne Anderson conducted the dedication of windows and storage building at Fork Presbyterian Church on Sunday, January 14, at the 11:00 a.m. service.

Dillon First Baptist Church Holds Candlelight Service

First Baptist Church held the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 24, at 5:00 p.m.

LEPC Hears From CDC Employee

The Dillon County Local Emergency Planning Committee met on November 16, 2017.

Fork Presbyterian Church Presents “Behold Emanuel”

0 Fork Presbyterian Church presented “Behold Emanuel” on December 17th during the morning worship. The music told the Christmas Story in a magnificent way. The soloists were Summerlyn Anderson, Elaine McLean, and L.R. Perritte. The drama cast was outstanding. Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus were portrayed by Donna, Keith, and Ayden Sims. Other cast members…