Dillon County News & Beyond

08/23/2026

Unity in the Community tonight! This week Second Baptist Church, Dillon is hosting. Harold Cooke, pastor at Mount Calvary is preaching. I'm ready for a great night.

08/23/2026

The home B Team / JV / Varsity match vs Lake View scheduled for Monday 8/24 has been moved to Wednesday 8/26 due to the rescheduling of Lake View’s football game.

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

We just picked up our customized orders from Dillon Meat Center. Have you placed your order yet? This great deal expires August 30, 2026.

08/23/2026

🌿 DRIED VS. FROZEN HERBS: WHICH METHOD SHOULD YOU USE?

If your herb garden is producing faster than you can use it, don't automatically dry everything.

Different herbs respond differently to preservation, and the method you choose can affect their flavor, aroma and texture.

🌿 ESPECIALLY GOOD DRIED

Woody or sturdy herbs are some of the easiest herbs to dry successfully.

Rosemary
Thyme
Oregano
Sage
Bay leaves
Marjoram

These herbs generally retain plenty of flavor after drying and are convenient to keep in the pantry for soups, sauces, roasts and other cooked dishes.

❄️ ESPECIALLY NICE FROZEN

Tender herbs can lose some of their fresh character when dried, so freezing can be a great alternative.

Basil
Chives
Dill
Cilantro
Parsley
Mint

Freezing won't preserve the crisp texture of a freshly picked herb, so don't expect thawed basil or parsley to look like it just came from the garden. Instead, use frozen herbs in soups, sauces, casseroles and other cooked dishes where texture isn't as important.

🌿 WHICH METHOD IS RIGHT?

There isn't always one correct answer.

Many herbs can be successfully dried OR frozen. Think about how you'll use them later. If you want a convenient pantry seasoning, drying may be best. If you want to preserve more fresh-herb character for cooked dishes, freezing may be worth trying.

And remember the handy cooking conversion:

1 TABLESPOON FRESH HERBS ≈ 1 TEASPOON DRIED HERBS.

Dried herbs are concentrated, so you generally need less.

Whichever method you choose, label and date everything. Store dried herbs away from heat, moisture and light, and keep frozen herbs tightly packaged in the freezer.

Don't let that extra herb harvest go to waste!

SAVE THIS CHEAT SHEET for preserving season. 🌿

08/23/2026

Juicy chicken tenders coated in sweet smoky seasoning and topped with crispy bacon that bakes into the most irresistible weeknight dinner. Simple ingredients big flavor and always a family favorite.

👩‍🍳Sweet and Savory Bacon Chicken Tenders

1 lb chicken tenders (8-10 pieces)
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray or oil (for greasing)

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil.
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Arrange the chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the chicken, ensuring they are well coated.
Top the seasoned chicken with crumbled bacon pieces.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the bacon is crispy.
Serve hot and enjoy!

08/23/2026

08/23/2026

🎃🍂 Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls 🍂🎃

These cozy pumpkin cinnamon rolls are such a sweet fall treat! Soft, fluffy, filled with warm cinnamon flavor, and perfect with a cup of coffee on a crisp morning. ☕️🧡

Ingredients
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup canned pumpkin
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ½ cup sugar
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg

For the filling
• Softened butter
• Brown sugar
• Cinnamon

Directions

1. Mix the wet ingredients together in one bowl and the dry ingredients in another.
2. Combine the mixtures and knead until a soft dough forms.
3. Cover and let rise for about 1 hour.
4. Roll the dough out into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter and sprinkle generously with brown sugar and cinnamon.
5. Roll it up tightly and slice into individual rolls.
6. Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise another 30 minutes.
7. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes, or until golden and fluffy.

Drizzle with your favorite cream cheese icing or vanilla glaze and serve warm! 😋🍁

Save this recipe for all of your cozy fall baking days! 🎃🤎

08/23/2026

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08/23/2026

you can help DPH monitor activity in South Carolina? DPH accepts recently deceased (non-injured, non-decayed) crows, blue jays, house finches, and house sparrows for testing through November.

Learn how you can assist us: dph.sc.gov/deadbirds