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.

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.

Multiple Guilty Pleas, Bond Hearings Heard At General Sessions Court

Circuit Court Judge Kirk Griffin presided over a term of General Sessions Court in Dillon this week where multiple guilty pleas were accepted and bond hearings were held.

Dillon Man Sentenced To 40 Months In General Sessions Court

Rakeem Fletcher, a Dillon man charged in December 2023 with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and unlawful carrying of a weapon, pled guilty to those charges in General Sessions Court Monday by Circuit Judge Kirk Griffin.

Law Enforcement Operations Targeting Unlawfully Run Bars/Night Clubs Results In Arrests

Throughout the month of January, law enforcement agencies have been conducting operations within Dillon County that targets unlawfully run bars/night clubs that are within the county.

Arrest Made In Motor Vehicle Thefts

An arrest has been made in some motor vehicle thefts, according to the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.