Category: News

City of Dillon Hosts Coffee & Talk

+31 By: Vickie Rogers   The City of Dillon held its Coffee & Talk on Wednesday, April 24th from 7:30-9:00 a.m. It was sponsored by Anderson Brothers Bank and is held monthly at the Visitor Center, 106 S. Railroad Avenue, Dillon. Breakfast casserole, scones, free coffee and great people dis­ cussed ways to help our…

Dillon County Special Ops Nets 11 Arrests

Hometown Judge Makes Momentous Impact

+133 By: Vickie Rogers   The Honorable L. Casey Manning, Sr. was born in Dillon, South Carolina in 1950 to the late Paul Sr. and Harnethea Bethea Manning. Casey has three children and two grandchildren. Casey attended the public school system in Dillon where he received a full basketball scholarship from The University of South…

First Presbyterian Church of Dillon Celebrates 125th Anniversary

+165 By: Myers Jordan   We can all agree on just how truly special a place Dillon County is, especially when contrasted against the ever-evolving global landscape of the 21st century. We take pride in our amazing citizens, beautiful natural landscape, deep historical heritage, rich family-centered culture, and more. Likely at the top of this…

Dillon Kiwanis Club Hosts Ray Wilson Memorial Golf Tournament

+27 On Saturday, April 13th the Dillon Kiwanis Club hosted the newly named Ray Wilson Memorial Golf tournament. The golf tournament was at the City of Dillon Vivian Johnson Memorial Golf Course. It was named the Ray Wilson Memorial Golf Tournament to honor the life of Ray Wilson and his dedication to the Dillon Kiwanis…

Kiwanis Opening Day

+1 It was a great day in Dillon, South Carolina on Monday, April 8th. The Dillon Kiwanis Club hosted their annual Kiwanis baseball Opening Day Ceremony at Ray Wilson Field. The stands were packed with family members, friends, and fans. Each team was brought onto the field and all the players and coaches were announced…

Dillon Christian School- 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

0 1st Grade- Headmaster’s Honor Roll Eliza Cole Harper Meredith Campbell Lennon Ray Kennedy Bryant Emma Jacobs Lillie Smith Addison Hayes Glenn Locklear Jonah Lynch Brooks Adams Christian Allen Zadie Bullock Amelia Moody Slater Beck Tatum Spivey Camden Huggins Hudson Odin Abel Stewart Addalynn Davis Maisie Turner Jackson Ward Graham Smith Eleanor Locklear 1st Grade:…

Pictured are Representative Jackie Hayes with Ricky Hardee and Jim Kirkland, who will be over the Dillon branch of the Marion-Dillon County Habitat For Humanity.

Emergency Services Director Gives Updates on New Equipment and Training

+22   Dillon County Emergency Services Director Daniel Moody gives updates on new EMS, Fire, and Emergency Services Center. EMS operates daily with four ambulances. Each ambulance is equipped with up to date life saving devices such as Stryker Power Cots, Stryker Cardiac Monitors/ Defibulators, and mechanical CPR assist system, known as the LUCAS device.…

Sheriff Hamilton Discusses Changes In Gun Laws (Constitutional Carry)

+82 In this edition of The Sheriff’s Spotlight The Dillon Herald sat down with Dillon County Sheriff Jamie Hamilton to discuss the Constitutional Carry and what the law consists of and how his department will adjust with the new open carry law. Sheriff Hamilton would like to see education and transparency from individuals who choose…