Dillon
LATEST NEWS
Coffee & Talk Held At The Dillon Visitor Center
“Coffee and Talk” at the City of Dillon Visitor Center sponsored by Anderson Brothers Bank was a great event! Held on Wednesday morning, July 24 from 7:30-9:00 a.m., it offered a casual setting for local business owners and community members to connect, start conversations, and network. Attendees had the opportunity to enjoy delicious pastries from Nicki’s Sugar Shack and coffee from Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee. Events like these are wonderful for fostering community relationships and supporting local businesses.
Mayor McColl Congratulates “Youth Of The Year” Jerrion Ross
Congratulations to Mr. Jerrion Ross. He has been named “Youth of the Year” on behalf of Body of God by Faith Apostolic, Inc. Mr. Jerrion Ross raised over three hundred dollars in great endeavors to win this award during the 2024 State Youth Convention. Not only did Jerrion win an award he was also able to spend time with the Mayor of Dillon, Mr. Tally McColl. Jerrion was able to chat and enjoy lunch with Mayor McColl. Again, Congratulations to Jerrion Ross as the 2024 “Youth of the Year.”
Ed Piotrowski To Be Keynote Speaker For NETC Summer Graduation
Northeastern Technical College announces keynote speaker is ABC 15 News Chief Meteorologist Ed Piotrowski for summer graduation. Moving inside, NETC’s summer ceremony is slated for 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Dillon 4 School District Auditorium located at 1738 Highway 301 North in Dillon. Piotrowski earned his B.S....
Chris Ray Named Dillon District Four’s New Director Of Personnel
Chris Ray has been named Dillon District Four’s new Director of Personnel. Chris has worked the entirety of his fifteen-year career for Dillon District Four. He transitioned into his new role after serving as Lake View High School’s principal for the 23-24 school year and LVHS’s assistant principal from 2021-2023. Prior to working at LVHS, Chris spent the previous twelve years at JV Martin Junior High, Dillon Middle School, and Dillon High School, where he served as a teacher, school counselor, and coach.
Gracen Grainger Will Compete For Miss USA Title On August 4th
Grainger heads to the national stage for a second time. Gracen Grainger, a native of Dillon County, SC, will be competing for the title of Miss USA on Sunday, August 4th, in Los Angeles, CA. Grainger was crowned the new Miss SC USA this past Saturday, in North Charleston, out of thirty-eight competitors. This is not Grainger’s first time representing the Palmetto State on a national level; she was Miss SC Teen USA in 2020 and placed as a finalist in Miss Teen USA.
SC spending $2.5M to help families pay for child care but thousands fewer will benefit
COLUMBIA – Fewer families in South Carolina will receive help covering the cost of child care as federal COVID-19 aid dries up and the state replaces just a quarter of that lost funding. For about three years, amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the federal government raised income limits, making more parents eligible for federal dollars […]
McLeod Health receives $875,200 in grants from The Duke Endowment
The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $875,200 to establish a Community Paramedicine Program and to support AccessHealth of the Pee Dee. The Community Paramedicine grant of $375,200, will be utilized to provide ease of access and expedited care to patients in Darlington, Florence,...
Back to School Guide: Dates, resources that parents in Coastal Georgia, the Lowcountry should know
Above video: Need school uniforms? Check to see where you can get your student outfitted. Summer is still going strong in the greater Savannah area. But it won't be long before students return to class. Below is a list of resources and information parents may find valuable before the first...
Over $5.5 million awarded to rural energy projects in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is once again partnering with local farmers and small businesses across the United States to "expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills" through the agency's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and Rural Energy for America Technical Assistance Grant Program. In South Carolina, that means a total of $5,531,058 will be going to fund four projects in three counties that could eventually lower energy costs for surrounding homes and businesses.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.