Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

Center Hopes To Provide Safe Haven For Youth

Providing a safe haven for the youth in Dillon County to learn and grow is the goal of the Dillon County Boys and Girls Youth Center.

Tomatoes: The Most Widely Consumed Vegetable In America

Summer is when the South Carolinian begins locking his doors at night to prevent the neighbor from sneaking in and leaving a load of surplus tomatoes on the kitchen counter.

Inspirational Vocal Camp Held

The Inspirational Vocal Camp (IVC) was held July 13th-17th at the Union AME Learning Center Lake View, SC.  

Yellow Jessamine Garden Club Visits Historic Home

The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club took a day trip to Green Sea, SC on July 14th. The group of nine members took a tour of the Harrelson’s Historical 1882 home. Members toured the different rooms full of antiques through the generations.

Women’s Day Held At McCoy Chapel

The United Methodist Women of McCoy Chapel UMC in Little Rock held its Women’s Day program on Sunday, July 19.  The theme was “Women in Mission Called to Serve.”  

Little Rock Parish Holds VBS

Little Rock Parish (Bowling Green UM Church, McCoy Chapel UM Church and New Holly UM Church) Vacation Bible School was held June 22 – 24,  at McCoy Chapel United Methodist Church.

First Bank Names George Webster As Dillon Branch Manager

First Bank has named George Webster Branch Manager of the Dillon region.  

DHSF Holds Workshop

Following up the regular agenda-filled July meeting, DHSF members found it necessary to schedule a workshop on July 21 to agree on changes and to finalize the DHSF brochure.

Eighth Day Performs At Kemper Baptist Church

EIGHTH DAY performed at Kemper Baptist Church recently. Eighth Day is a Southern Gospel trio based in Roebuck, SC.

Antique Appraisal Fair And Silver Clinic Is Saturday, August 1

The City of Dillon will sponsor an Antique Appraisal Fair and Silver Clinic on Saturday, August 1 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Wellness Center, located at 1647 Commerce Drive, Dillon.