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- September 3, 2023
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Free Regional COVID-19 Community Testing And Vaccinations: September 2, 2023-September 9, 2023
Free Regional COVID-19 Community Testing And Vaccinations: September 2, 2023-September 9, 2023
- September 3, 2023
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Participants Sought To Complete Hurricane Evacuation Study
Help us help you be better prepared for hurricanes! The South Carolina Emergency Management Division is currently completing a new Hurricane Evacuation Study.
- September 3, 2023
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Deadline Nearing For Scholarship Applications
Bold.org recently launched the $90K Barbara J. DeVaney Memorial Scholarship Fund, and they’d love to receive more applications across the country.
- September 3, 2023
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Charter Provides Update On Negotiations With The Walt Disney Company
Charter Communications, Inc. (along with its subsidiaries, the “Company” or “Charter”) today (9/1) provided an update on its contract negotiation dispute with The Walt Disney Company.
- September 2, 2023
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Filing Ends For Sheriff
Filing just ended at noon for the special election for Sheriff.
- August 27, 2023
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Living In The Aftermath Of Unexpected Events
The recent passing of Douglas Pernell, the first African American to be elected as the Sheriff of Dillon County, as well as our first Black County-wide office holder, took us all by surprise.
- August 27, 2023
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New Latta Recreation Director Making Impact On Program
From growing up in the Latta ballpark where he used to play as a child to now becoming the director—that’s what drives the Town of Latta’s new recreation director’s passion to provide the best possible recreation program that he can to the community.
- August 27, 2023
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PHOTO GALLERY: Latta v. Dillon Volleyball In Latta
+21 PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon Herald Click once to bring a photo into a single screen, and then again to enlarge it.
- August 27, 2023
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Dillon Mayor Speaks To VFW
By John Harlow
Dillon Mayor Tally McColl was the program speaker for the Dillon VFW at its stated meeting on August 10th. Post Commander John Harlow introduced Mayor McColl as a friend of Veterans and he expressed the appreciation of the Dillon VFW for the past and continued support provided to Veterans by the City of Dillon.
As is the tradition at Dillon VFW meetings, the evening began with singing one of the military service songs and this night it was the US Air Force Service song led by USAF Veterans Lloyd Brown and Joey Williams. The mayor joined in the singing as together we celebrated in song the United States Air Force and the men and women who have served in this distinguished branch of the military.
In his remarks to the Veterans, Mayor McColl told the Veterans that he believes there is nothing greater than service to God and Country. He said, “This community is proud of Post 6091 for the work you do in our community, and we are proud of your service to our country.” He congratulated the Dillon VFW Post on its recent recognition as the Most Outstanding VFW Post in South Carolina. He told the Veterans that the work of the Dillon VFW for local Veterans and their families in helping them apply for VA benefits and services is invaluable. He said, “The City of Dillon and the surrounding community benefit greatly from your willingness to volunteer and help other Veterans and other Veteran organizations.” The mayor talked about the local Veteran programs on Memorial Day, Patriots Day, Veterans Day, and other events promoted and supported by local Veterans that help promote patriotism among our school students and in our community, and he thanked the VFW for its support of these programs. He spoke about the names of Veterans in the recent Dillon Herald Purple Heart edition, of the 92 names on the Memorial Wall at Dillon’s Veterans Square, and of the importance of telling our younger citizens about the sacrifices these men and women have made for America. He said, “As a City, I can tell you that the City of Dillon will support you Veterans with these events in any way possible.” In closing, the mayor expressed the appreciation of the City of Dillon for the work of the Dillon VFW in assisting local Veterans, and for the military service of all Veterans to our Country. The mayor said, “It is citizens like you who are willing to give back that make Dillon such a special place to live and raise our families.”
Following his remarks, Mayor McColl answered questions from Veterans to include a question about homeless Veterans in Dillon. The mayor said that he is aware of the need and that there is an effort by a local non-profit to help homeless Veterans and he provided that contact information. He went on to say that the City of Dillon does provide a bus ticket back home to any Veteran found stranded in Dillon.
Post Commander Harlow thanked the mayor for his time, for his remarks, and for his support of Veterans. Commander Harlow commented to the Veterans, “Not many could stand before us here at the Dillon VFW like Mayor McColl did and know that there are 92 names listed on the Memorial Wall at Veterans Square.” The mayor received the well-earned applause from VFW members.
- August 27, 2023
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DSS Offering Grants For Child Care Providers
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) is offering a one-time Materials, Health & Safety Grant for child care providers.
