COLUMBIA, SC—Today, South Carolina Secretary of State Mark Hammond announced that his office has launched a new online registration system for trademarks, service marks, and livestock brands. “As Secretary of…
The Latta Town Council accepted the resignations of the police officers who resigned effective immediately. The motion was made by Councilman Randy Tyler and seconded by Councilman Norris Barr Mack….
VIDEO: Dillon City Council Meeting, January 12, 2026 Video by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
Dillon, SC — The City of Dillon has been selected by the South Carolina Department of Commerce to participate in its Rural Development & Strategic Planning Initiative, a statewide program…
The swearing in of Norris Barr-Mack and Melinda Robinson on Sunday, January 4 for council seats in the Town of Latta. Both of them thanked God, family, and friends. PHOTO…
Editor’s Note: This was part of the COGnitive Connections Year In Review. At its June 9 regular meeting, the Pee Dee Regional Council of Governments recognized Mr. T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea…
The following are the unofficial election results of the Latta Town Council Special Election to fill the remainder of the term of the seat left vacant by Daniel Rogers: Norris…
Join the City of Dillon for the Public Input Session to share your vision for Dillon’s future. Whether you care about downtown revitalization, housing, jobs, tourism, arts, or simply making…
LATTA MAYOR MARCUS McGIRT’S OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY Marcus McGirt took the oath of office on Sunday at Weston Chapel AME Church with numerous people in attendance. He is the…
Latta Town Councilwoman Lizzie Crawford was sworn into office on Sunday at the Latta Town Hall with a large crowd in attendance. Rev. Dr. William Walker offered prayer. The Class…
Randy Tyler was sworn in as a Latta Town Councilman today, Saturday, December 27th, at the Latta Town Hall by Judge Janette Dupree. His mother, Sue Tyler, held the Bible….
SC Biz News has named Joette Dukes as one of South Carolina’s most influential leaders! The South Carolina 500 is a premier recognition program celebrating the most influential and accomplished…
Norris Barr-Mack Announces Candidacy for Latta Town Council Special Election, December 30, 2025 I am proud to announce my candidacy for Latta Town Council in the special election on Tuesday,…
My name is Melidy Finklea. I am running in the Special Election December 30, 2025 for a seat on the Latta Town Council. How I came to be in Latta…
VIDEO: Dillon County Council Meeting-12/17/2025
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Early Voting for the Town of Latta’s General Election on December 2nd ends on Wednesday, November 26th at 3 p.m.
By Betsy Finklea A new initiative to help reduce crime and to improve code enforcement is in the making in the Town of Latta. At their last meeting, the Latta…