Category: News

Eats On The Street Starts March 13th

Eats On The Street will kick off on Wednesday, March 13th. Come experience the flavors of various food vendors at the usual location of South Railroad Avenue and South Plaza ni Downtown Dillon.

Dillon County Man Gets 50 Years For Murder Of Stewart Heights Elementary School Principal

Kyle Church, the Dillon County man accused of fatally shooting elementary school principal Wendy Cook in August of 2022, pled guilty today before Circuit Court Judge Kirk Griffin.

Wellness Center Golden Oldie: John Boyd

John Boyd is one of the Golden Oldies at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. He is 81 years young. (Contributed Photo)

Guardian ad Litem Training Set For April 2nd

The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy, is offering free online training to those interested in becoming a volunteer Guardian ad Litem (GAL) in Dillon County.

Jurors Called For Court On March 11th (Updated List)

Court will convene on March 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dillon County Judicial Center with Judge Kirk Griffin presiding, per Gwen T. Hyatt, Clerk of Court.

Severe Weather Awareness And Flood Preparedness Week Underway

The week of March 3-9 has been designated as Severe Weather and Flood Preparedness Week South Carolina.

U.S. Attorney’s Office Sponsoring Logo Contest

The United States Attorney’s Office is sponsoring the 21st Annual Project Safe Neighborhoods (“PSN”) Logo Contest.

Major Charles Kever Hayes Inducted Into NOAA National Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary Memorial Garden

Major Charles Kever Hayes’ was among the 2024 inductees into NOAA National Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary Memorial Garden.

Three Arrested During Traffic Stop

On February 23, 2024, law enforcement with the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office, Latta Police Department, South Carolina Highway Patrol, and City of Dillon Police Department, as well as other agencies conducted safety checkpoints within the County of Dillon, This was done to ensure driver safety as well as safety of the public.

Top Five Scams Of 2023 Reported

The Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Carolinas (BBB) has released its list of the top 5 scams reported during 2023.