By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County News, LLC With many families who may not receive SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown, many may wonder how many people this affects…
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Toni Graves shares her breast cancer journey. By Toni Graves I have spent most of my adult life putting others first, advocating for…
Brenna She’ Miller 2022 Latta High Graduate 2026 North Greenville University The North Greenville Golf Team started off this season in September and are off to a good start. She…
The New Birth Donut Shop held a grand opening ribbon cutting on Thursday, October 30, at 10:00 a.m. Well-wishers were present for the festive occasion. Latta Assistant Town Administrator Brad…
Funeral Service for Spencer Roy Crosland will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11:00am at Manning Baptist Church in Dillon, SC. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery…
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) charged Harold Leonidas Young II, 41, with Criminal Conspiracy, five counts of Animal Fighting or Baiting, and two counts of Ill Treatment of…
Latta Middle School Quarter 1 Perfect Attendance 8th Grade Perfect Attendance Dr. Bryant: Natalie Francisco, Parker Godbolt Ms. Faulk: — Mrs. James: Eleanor Kirk, Easton Marsh Mrs. Johnson: Aaron Dupre’,…
2025-2026 Latta Middle School Quarter 1 Honor Roll 8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Dr. Bryant: Jonathon Davis, Landon Gasque, Kymani German, Auburi Gibson, Andrew Huggins, Brelynn Joye Ms. Faulk: —…
October 22, 2025–There’s been a buzz around school this past week — and it’s all about pizza! Students were excited to see personal pan pizzas hit the à la carte…
The City of Marion invites you to join us for our Veterans Day Observance Program on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the…
Jessica Bethea Simpson 9-1-1 Dispatch Supervisor Jessica Bethea Simpson has been a 9-1-1 dispatch supervisor for Dillon County for 4 years. She is a high spirited, dedicated employee. She is…
Gordon Elementary School Honor Roll Shannon Berry, Principal Candace Bohachic, Assistant Principal A Honor Roll Q1 Grade 4 Ariel Madeline Alexander, Ariaisa Shonta Bethea, Jayla A’Nai Bethea, Sidnii’Rose Elizabeth Chapman,…
Dillon Middle School would like to congratulate the following students for all of their hard work during the first nine weeks of school. A Honor Roll 6th Grade Bryson Brown,…
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is proud to announce the opening of the new Pee Dee Regional Office on the campus of Francis Marion University. The agency was…
By Betsy Finklea Dillon County’s newest deputy, Sammy Smith, was recognized for his accomplishments at a reception this evening, Tuesday, October 28, at the Boys To Men/Girls With Purpose Youth…
The Latta Lady Vikings advanced to Round 3 of the SCHSL 1-A Lower State playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Carvers Bay Lady Bears in a varsity volleyball game…
Howard Garland of Darlington has been hired by the Latta Town Council as the interim town administrator for Town of Latta. Garland is highly experienced in local government. From April…
The Latta Police Department is pleased to announce the swearing-in of Officer Jakeem Salters as our newest Class 1 Police Officer. Officer Salters will soon commence his training at the…