Category: News

Soil Health Workshop Is Great Success

The Dillon Soil and Water Conservation District in partnership with Southern States and First Citizens Bank, hosted an education session on soil health July 23rd at Shulers Restaurant.

Hamer Cattle Company Joins Association

Driggers Cattle Co, Hamer, is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Bryce Schumann, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo.

The New School Year

With the end of summer comes the excitement of a new school year. Many children are completing summer reading and getting prepared to slide back into the school routines and activities.

Pee Dee Coalition Needs Volunteers

Would you like to be a link of hope to a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault?

Frank J. Brand, II Selected As Boy Scouts’ Distinguished Citizen

The Pee Dee Area Council, Boy Scouts of America is pleased to announce that Frank J. “Buddy” Brand, II has been selected to receive the Distinguished Citizen’s Award.

Local Dancer Needs Kidney Transplant

A local dancer is in need of a kidney transplant.

DHEC To Offer Free Tdap Shots Aug. 14th

In an effort to assist parents in meeting new school requirements, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control will offer free Tdap (whooping cough) vaccines at mass vaccination clinics across the state in August, the agency announced.

Photo Slide Show: Dillon District Four New Teachers Luncheon

The Dillon District Four new teachers luncheon was held at Twin Lakes Country Club on August 8th sponsored by First Citizens Bank.

McKenzie Pleads Guilty To Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

After the jury was selected and just before the trial was to begin, Dillon County resident Maurice McKenzie, 61, pled guilty to two counts of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree.  

Latta Students Entertained With Back-To-School Events At Ellis Performing Arts Center

Latta Elementary School students were entertained as part of a two-day back-to-school treat for students at The Ellis Performing Arts Center. (with photos and video)