Prayer Walk To Be Held At Latta Schools On July 31st
From Carrie Ann Brigman, principal of Latta Middle School: We will be holding a prayer walk at the Latta schools again this year on Thursday, July 31 beginning at 9…
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BBB Warns of Labubu Counterfeits
RALEIGH, N.C. (July 29, 2025) – The newest blind box craze has brought Pop Mart’s Labubus to the spotlight for consumers and scammers alike. The Better Business Bureau of Eastern…
SC Public Schools Participate in Be Present S.C. Campaign to Promote School Attendance
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Education Oversight Committee’s (EOC) “Be Present S.C.” campaign will kick off July 28th for the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Fifty-five South Carolina public…
Connor W. Hyatt Makes President’s List At Florence-Darlington Technical College For Spring 2025 Semester
Connor W. Hyatt has been named to the President’s List at Florence-Darlington Technical College for the Spring 2025 semester.
MEET THE SCHOOL EDUCATORS: Cristin Langley Britt – Latta Middle School
CRISTIN LANGLEY BRITT Latta Middle School POSITION Librarian/Media Specialist, Yearbook Advisor, ProTeam Instructor YEARS IN EDUCATION – 11 years in education – Latta Middle School’s 2025 Teacher of the Year…
MEET THE SCHOOL EDUCATORS: Charity Cain – Dillon Middle School
CHARITY CAIN Dillon Middle School Position: 7th grade ELA Degrees: Graduated from Francis Marion with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary education Family: Has a five-year-old daughter, Zuri Cain What are…
MEET THE SCHOOL EDUCATORS: Adrian Wright – Dillon High School
ADRIAN WRIGHT Dillon High School POSITION Music Educator YEARS IN EDUCATION 26 years in education all in Dillon BS in Music Education from SC State University and a Masters in…
MEET THE SCHOOL EDUCATORS: Paula Williamson – Latta High School
PAULA WILLIAMSON Latta High School POSITION English Language Arts teacher YEARS IN EDUCATION This is my 8th year teaching. FAMILY I have an amazing husband and wonderful 9-year-old son. HOBBIES…
Proposed Site Plan For Tractor Supply Approved By City Planning and Zoning Committee
By Betsy Finklea The proposed site plan for the Tractor Supply store coming to Dillon was approved by the City of Dillon Planning and Zoning Commission at a meeting on…
Places To Get Free School Supplies In Dillon County Listed (July 31-September 14)
Several organizations, churches, and businesses are hosting free giveaways for local students to help them prepare for the upcoming school year. Here are some of the ones that we have…
City of Dillon Wellness Center Offers Something For Everyone
The City of Dillon Wellness Center offers something for everyone including pickleball, basketball, walking inside in the air-conditioned building or outside, weights, exercise on the inside or outside, and much…
Work Underway At Two Railroad Crossings In Latta
Work is underway at the railroad crossings at Academy Street and rice Street in Latta today. Pictured is the Academy Street crossing. (Photo by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
New Sign Put Up At Latta Community Center
There is a new sign at the Latta Community Center. Assistant Town Administrator Brad Coward said the town paid for the sign. (Photo by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Man Charged With Murder, Possession Of Weapon During Violent Crime In Stabbing
On the morning of July 28th, 2025 at approximately 12:15 a.m., deputies were dispatched to 1602 McNeil St.(Sunflower Apartments) in the Newtown area of Dillon County in reference to a…
Man Arrested On Multiple Charges After Fleeing By Car and Foot
On Sunday night, around 7 p.m., Mullins Police Department responded to a burglary call on South Park Street. The suspect decided to lead officers on a wild ride—first in a…
West Main Street Being Marked Off For New Water Line, Road Work
Cones are lining West Main Street in Latta. Assistant Town Administrator Brad Coward said these cones are marking off the street for road work and the new water line which…
Mattie McIntyre Is Newest Addition To Dillon Christian School Teaching Team
DCS is excited to announce the newest addition to their teaching team, Ms. Mattie McIntyre! Ms. McIntyre will be joining our elementary staff for the upcoming school year and had…
Whitney Locklear Returning To Dillon Christian School Teaching Staff
Dillon Christian School is excited to announce the return of Whitney Locklear to our teaching staff for the 2025-26 school year! Mrs. Locklear brings a strong passion for elementary education…