By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: -Tropical Depression Three has strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Chantal with 40 mph maximum sustained winds. -A…
Dillon County, South Carolina, June 30, 2025- The Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South Carolina Department of Children’s Advocacy is offering FREE ONLINE TRAINING…
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…
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office Key Points: -Tropical Depression Three has formed 150 miles southeast of Charleston. Based on their forecast for it to strengthen…
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office As outlined last Friday, a weak cold front is moving through and will become stationary off our coast. This situation…
Captain Allan Rogers has been named the interim police chief in the Town of Latta, according to Assistant Administrator Brad Coward. Rogers has 37 1/2 years of law enforcement experience….
Latta Town Administrator Daniel Rogers confirmed that Latta Police Chief Zane Bryant has given his notice as of 12:00 tonight. We wish him the best in his future endeavors.
An accidental release of ammonia occurred outside Perdue’s harvest plant in Dillon, South Carolina, today, Tuesday, July 2nd, during maintenance of an outdoor refrigeration system, according to a Perdue spokesperson….
Bond hearings were held on the suspects charged in connection with the murder of Patricia Britt of Blenheim at the Pantry West at South of the Border. Dillon County Magistrate…
By Frank Strait Severe Weather Liaison S.C. State Climate Office The Atlantic tropics remain mostly tranquil today. As expected, Tropical Storm Andrea lasted only about 24 hours in total; it’s…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina ETV (SCETV) will select a viewer to host a fun-filled “red, white and blue” July 4th watch party in recognition of the upcoming annual Independence…
Residents across the Palmetto State are invited to participate in the 2025 South Carolina 7 (SC7) Expedition, a month-long celebration of South Carolina’s natural beauty, environmental stewardship, and outdoor adventure….
Michael J. Blunt was found not guilty of several charges late Tuesday afternoon, following a two-day trial in the Dillon County Court of General Session. He was facing 3 counts…
Dillon County Coroner Donnie Grimsley has identified the person killed in the wreck on Saturday on the 300 block of West 7th Avenue in Lake View as Jamaa De’Andre Coleman,…
The crane is in place to begin the work on the new water tower in Latta. The creation of a new elevated water storage tank is one of the essential…
There is a wreck at Highway 301 and Main at the stop light in Dillon. The wreck, which occurred this morning, June 24, has affected the traffic signals so drive…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – National news agencies report 16 billion login credentials have been leaked and posted online. The impacted accounts are said to include Facebook, Google and Apple passwords. The…
By Betsy Finklea The Town of Latta Police Department’s failure to pay a civil penalty regarding a non-compliance issue has resulted from further action from the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy….