Category: News

Farm-City Week Banquet 2023

Sergeant Ronald Graham Retires From City Police Department

On January 9, 2024, Dillon Police Chief David Lane presented Sgt. Ronald Graham with a plaque thanking him for his 16 years of dedicated and selfless service to the City of Dillon Police Department.

Women In Philanthropy Announce Grant Recipients

Women in Philanthropy (WIP), the giving circle fund of Eastern Carolina Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the Grant Recipients for 2023.

Upstate Area To Receive New Area Code

In 2024, the upstate region of South Carolina will receive a new 821 area code that will supplement—but not replace—the current 864 area code.
An overlay is the addition of another area code (821) to the same geographic region served by an existing area code (864).

Health Promotion Conference Takes Place

The First Annual Health Promotion Conference 2023 sponsored by Manning Baptist Church “Soup for the Soul” Community Outreach Ministry and Community Partners took place

Jessie Tanner Wall Recognized By Charleston Business Magazine

Jessie Tanner Wall, daughter of Jerry and Holly Tanner of Dillon, was recently recognized by Charleston Business Magazine as a top “35 under 35” in their Best and Brightest edition… recognizing hard working individuals in business that are making a difference across the Palmetto State.

Ports’ A1 Credit Rating Reaffirmed

Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed South Carolina Ports’ A1 credit rating, reinforcing the credit agency’s confidence in SC Ports’ long-term growth trajectory and favorable market position.

Governor Henry McMaster Announces FY 2024-2025 Executive Budget

Governor Henry McMaster today announced his Executive Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025.

2023: The Year In Review

2023 was quite a year filled with both tragedy and success.

Passenger Dies After Vehicle Strikes Log Truck

A person was killed after the 2020 Jeep SUV the person was a passenger in struck a log truck.