Latta JV Boys Defeat Johnsonville
The Latta JV boys defeated the visiting Johnsonville Golden Flashes 61-15 in basketball played in Latta on Tuesday, January 14. By halftime, Latta was up 28-8. The Latta JV boys…
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Latta Varsity Girls Hands Johnsonville 73-18 Loss
The 10-4 Latta Lady Vikings handed the 1-5 Johnsonville Lady Flashes a 73-18 loss in varsity basketball played in Latta on Tuesday, January 14. The Latta Lady Vikings controlled the…
DEATH NOTICES: 1/15/2025
Celebration of Life for Mr. Jimmy L. Taylor was Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Samuel Bartell Memorial Chapel at 1:00 PM, located at 1309 East Calhoun Street, Dillon, South Carolina…
Clemson Announces 2025 South Carolina Cotton Growers Meeting
SANTEE, S.C. — Cotton growers can learn about the current crop situation and price outlook as well as new varieties during the 2025 South Carolina Cotton Growers Meeting slated for…
Free Lunch Held At Outreach Family Fellowship Church
A free meal is being served at Outreach Family Fellowship through 1 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 14. Pictured in the group picture are, l to r: Janie Luckey, Ruby Smith,…
Edward Bethea Speaks To Magnolia Garden Club On Growing An Asparagus Garden
Magnolia Garden Club|January 2025 Meeting Submitted by Lynn Liebenrood, Secretary The January meeting of the Magnolia Garden Club was hosted by Sarah Pullie and Eleanor Powers at Latta Elementary School….
Working Lavender Farm Is Newest Agricultural Venture In Dillon County
Many locals may not be aware that there is a working lavender farm right here in Dillon County. Known as Agape Farm South and operated by Alexandra Reid, the idea…
Terry Powers and Pepper Creek: Welcome To A Good Time
Sharing their passion for music of many genres and always the promise of a good time are the driving forces behind Terry Powers and his band, Pepper Creek. While playing…
2025 South Carolina Peanut Growers Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 30
By Denise Attaway SANTEE, S.C. – Technological advances, precision agriculture, sustainability and economics are among the topics on the agenda for the 45th South Carolina Peanut Growers Meeting. The meeting…
Department Of Consumer Affairs Urges Parents to Take Steps To Protect Their Children’s Information After PowerSchool Breach.
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) urges parents to take steps to protect their children’s personal information following a data breach involving PowerSchool. The South Carolina Department of…
IRS Increases The Standard Mileage Rate For Business Use In 2025
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that the optional standard mileage rate for automobiles driven for business increased by 3 cents on January 1, 2025, while the mileage rates…
Marion Defeats South Florence 64-47
The Marion Swamp Foxes defeated the South Florence Bruins 64-47 in a non-conference game played on Saturday, January 11. Marion had a 4-point lead 19-15, after the first quarter of…
Tax Season Opens January 27th
The SCDOR will begin accepting 2024 Individual Income Tax returns on January 27, 2025, consistent with the date announced by the IRS. The filing deadline for 2024 returns is May…
FMU To Host Annual MLK Celebration January 16
Francis Marion University will host its 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on campus Thursday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Chapman Auditorium. This year’s keynote speaker will…
Researcher Aims To Develop Chickpeas As Winter Cash Crop In Southeast
By Denise Attaway The southeastern United States’ climate isn’t ideal for chickpeas, but a Clemson University researcher believes she can develop a variety that could serve as a winter cash…
Latta Student To Participate In Presidential Inauguration With The Citadel’s Summerall Guards
The Citadel’s Summerall Guards have been selected to participate in the 2025 Presidential Inaugural Parade on Monday, January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Noah Williams, son of Chris and Donna…
IN MEMORIAM: Jimmy Ray McKenzie
Jimmy Ray McKenzie, 81, passed away at the McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee in Florence, SC January 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday,…
Two Latta High School Students Presented IB Diplomas
Out of 192,866 candidates, the IB awarded 77,875 diplomas worldwide for the May 2024 session. On Monday, January 6, 2025, Latta High School held a presentation ceremony for Ashton Haselden…