Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

District Four Board Officers Chosen

The Dillon District Four School Board elected officers for the new board at their meeting on Monday night.

Public Invited To Participate In Economic Development Discussion

Dillon County Economic Development Director Tonny McNeil would like to invite the public to join him on Facebook on Friday, July 29th at 6 p.m.

Alpha Pi Chi State Talent Competition Held

Alpha Pi Chi National Sorority South Carolina Council’s State Talent Competition was held recently in Moncks Corner, SC.

Camp Pinehill Counselors Minister At Mt. Calvary

On June 26, the counselors from Camp Pinehill ministered to the congregation of Mount Calvary Baptist Church.

Dillon County Is Among Counties Maintaining Moderate Drought Status

Dillon County was among the counties who maintained moderate drought status. The moderate drought declaration is followed by increasing levels of severity to severe and extreme status. The committee’s decision to maintain or upgrade was driven by continuing concern over agricultural impacts, low stream flows and increased forest fire activity. Sporadic and localized rainfall has not mitigated the ongoing drought status throughout the state.

New DCS Head Of School Hired

The Board of Directors of Dillon Christian School has announced the hiring of Brian Fitzgerald as the new Head of School.

Local Students Participate In Study Abroad Program

The following area students recently participated in a study abroad trip to the Bahamas hosted by Coker College.

Area Student Participates In Coker Connection

An area student recently attended Coker Connection, an intense two-day adventure/experiential learning program that provides students the opportunity to connect with fellow freshmen, stay in the residence halls and get connected to campus before orientation.

Event Honors Robin Thompson

Members of Main Street United Methodist Church and other Dillon and out-of-town people met at the Dillon Wellness Center at 6 P.M. on Sunday, June 26 to honor Robin Thompson who was celebrating his twentieth year as Minister of Music at the Church.

Bishop Shares Gordon High School Memories

Arguably for many of us baby boomers who are African-American and were born in Dillon, the greatest thing that we share in our culture and history is that we attended Gordon High School.