The Dixie Belles State Softball Tournament kicked off with a reception on Friday, July 13, at the City of Dillon Wellness Center.

The tournament includes eight teams: Dillon, Georgetown, Edisto, Clarendon County, Chester, Hanahan, Florence, and Walhalla.

Michele Miller was the guest speaker for the evening, with Jamie Lockamy providing music and Zaxby’s providing dinner. Dillon Mayor Todd Davis greeted the teams and families, and Dixie Softball National Director Ralph Henson and Dillon Recreation’s Glen Wagner also spoke to the crowd.

Read more about the tournament in Tuesday’s issue of THE DILLON HERALD!

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