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DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A South Carolina-based metal recycling company plans to build a $11 million facility that will bring dozens of new jobs to Dillon County, officials said on Monday.

DCC Metal Recycling, which shreds and recycles scrap metals, will create 78 jobs at the facility, which will be on a 48-acre site at 1324 Smith St. in Dillon. This process reduces the cost and environmental impact of the company’s products, which include aluminum, stainless steel and copper.

“DCC Metal Recycling looks forward to joining the Dillon community,” president and CEO Donald R. Brewer Jr. said in a news release. “Our new operation will be providing excellent job opportunities as well as the purchasing of metal recyclables from area scrap dealers and the general public.

Brewer said the city of Dillon and the state’s new inland port are a perfect fit for the company.

The plant will be the company’s seventh facility in the state for the company, which is based in Hemingway in Williamsburg County. It is expected to be operating during the first quarter of 2025.

“This substantial investment underscores the strength of the recycling industry in our state, and we look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come, Gov. Henry McMaster said.

Henry Lightsey III, the state’s secretary of commerce, called the project “a tremendous win for one of our state’s rural communities.”

Other leaders also welcomed the company’s investment in the community.

“Dillon County is thrilled to welcome DCC Metal Recycling to the growing and impressive list of partners in our industrial family,” County Council Chairwoman Detrice McCollum Dawkins said. ” DCC Metal Recycling has a history of doing business in South Carolina and rural area communities. We are grateful your company recognizes the value of conducting business in Dillon County and we look forward to a long, prosperous relationship.”

Barbara Melvin, president and CEO of South Carolina Ports, said companies like DCC play a vital role.

“SC Ports is proud to support expanding businesses in Dillon County like DCC Metal Recycling through Inland Port Dillon,” Melvin said. “By providing direct rail access to the Port of Charleston, Inland Port Dillon connects companies in the Pee Dee and beyond to global markets and enables goods to swiftly move through the supply chain.”

DCC was founded 1943 and has a main operating facility in Holly Hill, along with “feeder locations” in Conway, Hemingway, Ladson, Sellier and St. Matthews. The company also is actively looking for property to build additional feeder yards in the region.

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Dennis Bright is a Digital Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on, Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here.

DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 14 years in prison and fined $200,000 after being convicted of drug trafficking in Dillon County, according to the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office.

Kevin Lakeith Dunham, 43, also known as “Panama” and “Panama Black,” was convicted of his role in a conspiracy to traffic heroin and fentanyl into the Pee Dee region, the AG’s office said in a news release. Judge Michael Nettles sentenced him to 174 months in prison.

Dunham was indicted as part of a state narcotics case dubbed “Pedro’s Punisher,” which the AG’s office said was focused on heroin and fentanyl trafficking in the Pee Dee region, primarily in Florence and Dillon counties.

“Yet again the State Grand Jury and its partnership between law enforcement and the Attorney General’s Office provided tough accountability for those who further the opiate crisis with their drug dealing”, Attorney General Alan Wilson said in the news release. “Drug traffickers will face a long time in state prison if they deal drugs to South Carolina.”

According to the AG’s office, two co-conspirators, Carlos Wilkins and Christy Huggins, previously pleaded guilty to participating in the conspiracy.

Another co-conspirator, and the alleged leader of the organization, Andre Harrison, remains at large and is believed to have fled to the New Jersey or New York area. Anyone with information about Harrison or his whereabouts is asked to contact law enforcement.

“I want to extend my gratitude and appreciation to all law enforcement partners involved in this State Grand Jury investigation,” interim Dillon County Sheriff Jamie Hamilton said. “This investigation is an example of what the combined and collaborative efforts of law enforcement can accomplish in fighting the war on drugs. I want to specifically commend SLED, Dillon County, and the Attorney General’s Office for all the hard work and efforts put into this.”

Dennis Bright is a Digital Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on, Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here.

MYRTLE BEACH — The lower state proved its prowess at Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium.

Dillon High offensive lineman Josiah Thompson was named South Carolina’s Mr. Football and South beat North 28-8 in the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl on Dec. 9.

Thompson is the first player from Dillon High School, the second offensive lineman and the 12th South Carolina commitment to win Mr. Football.

“It means a lot,” Thompson said. “A lot of notable people won this award and it’s an honor to be [one of them].”

Thompson helped Dillon reach the 3A lower state title in 2021 and 2022 and the second round of the 3A playoffs in 2023 before falling to Camden. Thompson will play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas on Dec. 16 in Spartanburg.

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In the Touchstone Bowl, North took an early lead with a 26-yard touchdown pass on fourth down from quarterback Malachi Marshall (South Pointe) to wide receiver Mikel McClellan (JL Mann) to give North a 6-0 lead with 9:24 to go in the first quarter. The extra point was no good.

South took the lead on its first possession thanks to a 64-yard touchdown run from running back Carmello McDaniel (Hartsville) to put South up 7-6 with 6:45 to go in the first quarter.

No one scored again until late in the second quarter when North linebacker JoJo Barrett (Boiling Springs) blocked a South punt that went out the back of the end zone for a safety to put North up 8-7 with 4:12 to go before half.

However, South took the lead with 31 ticks left before intermission when quarterback McKendrie Douglas (Hartsville) hit wide receiver Zion Dobson (Hampton County) for a 7-yard score to put South up 14-8.

In the third quarter, Douglas accounted for another score, this one with his legs, with a 6-yard touchdown run to put South up 21-6 with 8:25 to go in the third.

South blew the game open on the first play of the fourth quarter when South defensive lineman Charles Jeffcoat (Dreher) strip sacked North quarterback Coleman Gray (Chapman) and South defensive lineman Dakota Jordan (Dutch Fork) picked it up and ran it back 26 yards for a score to put South up 28-8 with 11:49 to go in the game.

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DILLON – The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) has named the City of Dillon Visitor Center a partner in Discover South Carolina’s Front Porch Program.

The Front Porch Program connects local visitor centers and destination marketing organizations in small towns and big cities all over the state with South Carolina’s bustling state-operated Welcome Centers and the powerful Discover South Carolina brand. The program was created to help local entities amplify their reach to attract more visitation. “The City of Dillon Visitor Center is thrilled about participating in the Front Porch Program and partnering with the South Carolina Welcome Centers to provide visitors with engaging information while extending a warm welcome that encourages exploration of Dillon,” said City of Dillon’s Downtown Coordinator, Lisa Moody. “We’re dedicated to guiding visitors to local gems, promoting small businesses, and fostering a genuine connection with our community. Through this collaboration, we also aim to boost local tourism by showcasing Dillon’s distinctive charm, attracting visitors to support our businesses and contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of our city.” Certified Front Porch program participants share information, promote special events, and provide SCPRT with up-to-date information about their destinations. This allows SCPRT’s nine Welcome Centers to share the latest and greatest information available about our destinations with our millions of visitors, helping increase visitation to those areas and improving visitor experience upon arrival. Program members receive an official window cling and certificate to promote their participation in the program; bulk copies of state maps and the Discover South Carolina Vacation Guide; and access to special training and events hosted by SCPRT’s expert travel staff.

Your First Stop in SC, Dillon’s two historic districts, restaurants, shopping, and accommodations—plus its location along Interstate 95 near the South Carolina/North Carolina border— make it a convenient and charming place for travelers and tourists to stop. The City of Dillon Visitor Center highlights the area’s activities and attractions, working to boost local tourism to support the local business community and enhance quality of life. The Visitor Center recently opened at a new location which features a DILLON mural, created by local artist Narzhio using community feedback on the ideas, images, and places that represent and celebrate the local community. Learn more about Dillon at cityofdillonsc.us or stop at the Visitors Center at 106 S. Railroad Ave.

DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - DCC, A metal shredding and recycling company, announced on Monday it is expanding its operations in the Pee Dee, creating new jobs in the county.

The company, founded in Hemingway, purchases, shreds and recycles scrap metals. DCC’s $11 million investment will create 78 new jobs in Dillon County.

“DCC Metal Recycling looks forward to joining the Dillon community. Our new operation will be providing excellent job opportunities as well as the purchasing of metal recyclables from area scrap dealers and the general public,” said DCC Metal Recycling President and CEO Donald R. Brewer Jr. “The company is expanding its South Carolina operations into this region resulting in local economic development. The city of Dillon and South Carolina’s new inland port makes it a perfect fit for our operation. We thank the Dillon government officials and the South Carolina Department of Commerce for their help in creating this economic opportunity for us and the community.”

The new operations will be located on a 48-acre site at 1324 Smith Street in Dillon and will be the company’s seventh South Carolina operation.

“Congratulations to DCC Metal Recycling on establishing its seventh operation in South Carolina,” said Gov. Henry McMaster. “This substantial investment underscores the strength of the recycling industry in our state, and we look forward to continuing our partnership for many years to come.”

County officials also shared their excitement to welcome the company’s latest expansion.

“Dillon County is thrilled to welcome DCC Metal Recycling to the growing and impressive list of partners in our industrial family,” said Dillon County Council Chairwoman Detrice McCollum Dawkins. “DCC Metal Recycling has a history of doing business in South Carolina and rural area communities. We are grateful your company recognizes the value of conducting business in Dillon County and we look forward to a long, prosperous relationship.”

DCC said operations will be online in the first quarter of 2025.

“We are proud that DCC Metal Recycling continues to do business in South Carolina. Today’s announcement is a tremendous win for one of our state’s rural communities, and we are eager to witness the impact these 78 new jobs will have in Dillon County,” said Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III.

Anyone interested in joining the DCC team should visit the company’s careers page.

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