Category: News

Friday Is National Wear Red Day

Friday, February 3, 2012, is National Wear Red Day.

Earth Day Award Nominations Sought

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control continues to accept nominations for its fourth annual Earth Day Awards, the agency announced today.

Dillon Man Dies In Wreck

A Dillon man was killed in a single vehicle collision on Pleasant Hill Road on January 29th. Coroner Donnie Grimsley identifies the victim as Bobby Montrey McAllister of Highway 9 in Dillon.

Carter Honored With Award

Vision Educational Center, community partners and supporters honored Mrs. Ruby Woods Carter with the MLK Lifetime Achievement Award on January 16th at their Martin Luther King Jr. birthday annual observance.

Court Hearing: County Is In Compliance With Order

A court hearing was held on Tuesday to follow up on whether or not the Dillon County Council was in compliance with an order issued by Judge Paul Burch.

Peanut Company Showing Interest In Horry County

Senator Dick Elliott announced that Severn Peanut Company is interested in locating a buying station in the Pleasant View area of Horry County. The proposed location is next door to the area fire station on Highway 917.

Gingrich Is Dillon County’s Preference For President

Newt Gingrich got 54.38 percent of the vote in the Presidential Preference Primary in Dillon County on Saturday (today).

Carolina Family Planning Center Opens In Dillon

Carolina Family Planning Center held its grand opening in Dillon today (Saturday) at The Hope House located at 310 East Washington Street, Dillon.

Landowners Make Contributions To Land Trust

In 2011, local landowners worked with the Pee Dee Land Trust to make substantial contributions to our community’s conserved lands, protecting high quality farmland, rich wildlife habitat, and significant scenic views from our rivers and roads.

Burglary Occurs At Washerette

On Jan. 1, a burglary/breaking and entering was reported at Sunshine Washerette, 213 Lockemy Highway, Dillon.