Value In Purpose Gives Away School Supplies At Gordon Elementary School
VALUE IN PURPOSE was at Gordon Elementary School for open house today to give out free school supplies for the students. These supplies will help them get off on the…
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Prayer Walk Held At Latta Schools
By Betsy Finklea A Prayer Walk was held this morning at all three of the Latta Schools. It began at Latta Middle School. LMS Principal Carrie Ann Brigman said the…
Lake View Elementary Holds Open House
Lake View Elementary Open House was held today. Parents and kids got to meet the teachers and get the information they need for a successful school year. The staff at…
Photos of the Bad Weather In The Mallory Community of Latta
The rain and bad weather in the Mallory community of Latta, S.C.
Big Catch!
BIG CATCH! Xzavier had a big catch this morning out the Pee Dee River here in Dillon.
Work Is Continuing On Water Line On West Main Street In Latta
THE WORK is continuing on the water line on West Main Street in Latta today, Thursday, July 31st. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC
Farmers Furniture Donates Couch To Latta Police Department
THE LATTA POLICE DEPARTMENT received a donation of a love seat for the chief’s office this morning. Pictured at the presentation are Assistant Town Administrator Brad Coward, Interim Chief Allan…
Latta Library Addition Expected To Be Completed By Contractors No Later Than Labor Day
By Betsy Finklea The addition to the Latta Library is expected to be completed by the contractors no later than Labor Day. This is according to information from Fred Ellis,…
New Observation Tower, New Band Room Carpet, and New AC Unit Will Benefit Dillon Band
The Dillon High School Band is the beneficiary of some recent improvements. An observation tower was purchased by the school district this summer. It is replacing a previous one that…
Dillon District Four Completes First Phase Of Cafeteria Renovations At Dillon High School and Lake View High School
Dillon School District Four Superintendent Ray Rogers, Chief of Operations Jackie Hayes, and Food Service Coordinator Missy Moody are pleased to present the completion of the first phase of the…
Long-Awaited Application Details For Funds From Paul Bruhn Grant Released By DCA
The long-awaited details of how to apply for the funds from the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant that the Dillon Community Alliance was awarded some time ago have been released….
Shopping Lists For South Carolina Tax Free Weekend Will Help With Purchases
The SCDOR reminds shoppers that school supplies, computers, clothes, shoes, and other school-year essentials can be purchased without paying Sales Tax during South Carolina’s annual Tax Free Weekend, which runs…
MEET THE SCHOOL EDUCATORS: Alia Hursey – Lake View Elementary
ALIA HURSEY Lake View Elementary POSITION: Art Teacher EDUCATION Graduate of Francis Marion University WHAT ARE YOU MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SCHOOL YEAR? LVE has not offered art in…
DEATH NOTICES AND RITES: 7/30/2025
DEATH NOTICE Mr. Calvin Dunson, who departed this life on Friday, July 25, 2025. Bartell Funeral Home, LLC of Dillon, SC is in charge of these arrangements. The family will…
American Legion and Auxiliary Member And Family Cookout Is August 21st
On Thursday, August 21, the Dillon American Legion Post 0032 will hold its annual member and family cookout. It will be held at the Legion Post on Highway #9 East…
MEET THE SCHOOL EDUCATORS: Kevin Roberts (Coach K-Rob) – Dillon High School
KEVIN ROBERTS “Coach K-Rob” Dillon High School POSITION Business Education Teacher JV Head Football Coach Varsity Defensive Assistant Coach YEARS IN EDUCATION 21st Year as a teacher at Dillon HS….
Town of Clio Receives Municipal Achievement Award For Community Park
The Town of Clio has received a Municipal Achievement Award for its community park. The town won in the 1 – 1,000 population category. For years, Clio’s residents wanted spaces…
Donated Vehicle Has Special Meaning For Department Where It Came From And To The Recipient
By Betsy Finklea A donated vehicle by Dillon County has special meaning for the department where it came from and for the receiver. The Dillon County Fire Station Two’s (Latta)…