A MOMENT IN HISTORY: Latta Christmas Parade
A MOMENT IN HISTORY In the spirit of Christmas parades, here is a photo from the Latta Christmas Parade many years ago.
December 2024
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Applications Are Now Live To Apply For Sunday Alcohol Sales License In Dillon County
By Betsy Finklea On Monday of this week, the applications went live on the South Carolina Department of Revenue website for businesses interested in Sunday alcohol sales in the unincorporated…
Trees4SC! Selects Dillon to Help Grow Their Urban Forest
The Green Infrastructure Center (GIC) and the South Carolina Forestry Commission’s Urban and Community Forestry Program have joined forces to champion urban forestry initiatives across South Carolina through a new…
SCDOT To Implement Temporary Lane Closures On Part Of I-95 Northbound For Traffic Shift In Dillon County
COLUMBIA (December 5, 2024)— The South Carolina Department of Transportation will implement temporary lane closures on I-95 northbound between mile markers 181 and 185 in Dillon County beginning December 9…
Pickleball Continues Despite Cold Weather
The faithful Pickleball enthusiasts continued to play despite the extreme cold weather on Wednesday, December 4, at the City of Dillon Wellness Center. Of course, they played inside the gym,…
Dillon High School Basketball Schedule Announced
The Dillon High School Winter Sports Schedule has been announced.
Latta Schools Educational Foundation Holding Christmas Tree Decorating Contest
The Latta Schools Educational Foundation is sponsoring a Christmas tree decorating contest in the Ellis Performing Arts Center. The first five Latta High School organizations who responded were invited to…
Latta Christmas Parade Line-up Announced For Friday
Latta Christmas Parade December 6, 2024 1. Town of Latta Police Car 2. Flag Bearers – 3. Grand Marshall – Latta Citizens of the Year – Alex Johnson, Jr. 4….
Kelly Seed Company, LLC Acquires Dillon Seed Company, Inc.
We are thrilled to share some exciting news: Kelly Seed Company, LLC has officially acquired Dillon Seed Company, Inc., located in Dillon, S.C.! This dynamic merger is a significant leap…
South Carolina Ravens Arena Football to Hold Open Tryouts
Florence, SC — The South Carolina Ravens, the newest addition to the Professional Arena Independent Association (PAIA), are excited to announce open tryouts for aspiring athletes looking to join the…
DPH Encourages Residents to Get Flu Shots During National Influenza Vaccination Week
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 2-6), the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents who have not gotten their annual flu shot…
Toy Drive Car Show and Cruise In To Be Held On Saturday, December 14
Dillon Muffler presents their annual Toy Drive Car Show & Cruise In on Saturday, December 14 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at Dillon Plaza on Radford Boulevard across from Food…
Troopers, Officers Spread Holiday Cheer to Children Affected By Highway Collisions
BLYTHEWOOD – Troopers and officers from South Carolina Department of Public Safety, with support from the SC Troopers Association and Walmart, provided some comfort to children across the state ahead…
IN MEMORIAM: Robin Shelton Bethea
Robin Shelton Bethea, born August 10th, 1961, a compassionate Psychologist by trade, a writer by passion, and a loving wife, stepmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on…
Local Organizations Among Recipients Of Duke Energy Contributions To Fight Hunger
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Duke Energy is wrapping up a monthlong initiative to support organizations that address food deserts, insecurities and inequities across South Carolina by announcing more than $300,000 in…
Atlantic Hurricane Season Races To Finish Within Range of Predicted Number of Named Storms
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ended on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw 18 named storms…
No Bids Received On Dillon County Airport
By Betsy Finklea No bids were received to purchase the Dillon County Airport, according to Dillon County Administrator Tim Harper. The airport had been put up for bid on SCBO…
Council Chairwoman Detrice Dawkins Is Among New Class Of Port Ambassadors
CHARLESTON, SC — NOV. 19, 2024 — South Carolina Ports welcomed 30 new participants to its 2024-2025 Port Ambassadors class, kicking off the program’s seventh year. Detrice Dawkins, chairwoman of…