Douglas Pernell News Today

Jamie Hamilton won a lopsided victory in the Democratic primary and will face Republican Garrett Byrd in a December special election to become the next Dillon County Sheriff.

More than 1,000 people gathered to honor Dillon County Sheriff Douglas Pernell on Aug. 13 at the Florence Center. Pernell, Dillon Countys first African American sheriff, died unexpectedly Aug. 7.

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Following the death of Dillion County Sheriff Douglas Pernell, Governor Henry McMaster Friday issued Executive Order 2023-26 to appoint Dillon County Sheriffs Office Chief Deputy James Hamilton

Late Monday night, the Dillon County Sheriff's Office announced the death of Sheriff Douglas Pernell.

Officials in Dillon County and throughout the Pee Dee offered condolences after Dillon County Sheriff Douglas Pernell died unexpectedly.

DILLON COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Dillon County Sheriff Douglas Pernell died unexpectedly on Monday, according to officials. Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley told News13 that Pernell died at his home on Monday, though no cause of death was immediately available. Pernell’s office announced his death in a Facebook post shortly after 11 p. m. Monday […]

The child was undergoing surgery around 5:30 p.m. but there has been no update on her condition.

A man accused of killing an elementary school principal will remain behind bars.

An elementary school principal was the victim of a shooting Saturday in South Carolina and community members are mourning her passing.

An elementary school principal was the victim of a shooting Saturday in South Carolina and community members are mourning her passing.