Category: News

Local Marine Corporal Awarded Letter Of Appreciation

Marine Corps Cpl. Annquanett J. Wright, daughter of Linda F. Stephens of Hamer and Willie Jones of Dillon, was recently awarded a Letter of Appreciation while serving at Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Okinawa, Japan.

Happy New Year!

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2012.

2011: First Six Months Reviewed

2011 is quickly coming to a close. Let’s review the first six months of the year.

Public Warned About Dangers Of Radon Exposure

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to educate residents about the dangers of radon exposure.

Dillon Man Charged With Obstruction Of Justice

Kiamar Bethea, a Dillon resident, has been charged with obstruction of justice after willingly failing to appear in court after being properly served with a subpoena.

Dillon Awarded ‘Tree City USA’ Designation

For the eighth year, the City of Dillon has been awarded “Tree City USA”.

Dillon County Lady Shooter Takes First Place in Competition

The Dillon County 4-H Shooting Sports Club recently participated in two South Carolina Youth Shooting Foundation Events, with Catherine Hunter Holland finishing in first place in the Ladies division and Cole Gasque earning second in the Rookie Division.

Nominations Sought For Dillon County Citizen Of The Year

The Dillon County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Dillon County “Citizen of the Year” Award for the year 2011 from individuals and civic organizations.

‘Operation Christmas-Dillon County Cares’ Held At Detention Center

Operation Christmas-Dillon County Cares collected 160 packets for people incarcerated at the Dillon County Detention Center.

Annual Evergreen Luminary Service Held

The Annual Evergreen Perpetual Care Cemetery & Mausoleum Luminary Service honoring loved ones and friends buried here was held recently.