LMS Students Working To Improve Writing Skills
Ms. Upton at LMS has been using the website, WeWillWrite, to help her 7th grade ELA students improve their writing skills. This website includes interesting prompts, which students respond to…
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American Legion Auxiliary Gives Apples At DCS For American Education Week
In recognition of American Education Week, apples were given to the faculty and staff of DCS from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 32 in Dillon, SC. L to R, Megan Hubbard…
Latta Elementary School Receives Donation Of Winter Gear
Latta Elementary School received a donation of winter gear for students! Lometria Wilson from Amazing Grace Home Care Services in Latta collaborated with Amazon to provide this generous gift. Her…
Latta Students Participate In Big Thursday
Students participated in BIG THURSDAY showing team spirit and celebrating school nutrition on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Students at all three schools were entered into a drawing for participating in…
Viking Theatre Workshop To Present ‘Santa’s Spectacles’
Come one, come all to the Viking Theatre Workshop’s production of Santa’s Spectacles. Santa’s Spectacles is about a group of neighborhood children that have labeled Prunella Crookshank “Cranky Crookshank” because…
Dillon District Four Announces Big Thursday Winners
Dillon District Four has announced their Big Thursday winners. “Inspired by the spirited rivalry between Clemson University and the University of South Carolina, Big Thursday is a fun way to…
Dillon District Four Participating In Big Thursday Statewide Nutrition Promotion
The School Nutrition Association of South Carolina (SNA of SC) invites students and staff across the state to join the excitement of Big Thursday on Thursday, November 20, 2025! Dillon…
Reggie Thompson Is New SRO At Dillon High School
Join Sheriff Jamie Hamilton and Staff in welcoming Reggie Thompson back to the Sheriff’s Office. He is the new SRO at Dillon High School.
NETC’s ‘One Can Make a Difference’ Food Drive Being Held At Campuses
This holiday season, Northeastern Technical College is inviting students, faculty, and staff to come together to make a difference through the “One Can Make a Difference” Food Drive, happening now…
Latta Middle School Students Participate In ‘Read With The Gamecocks’ Program
Students in Mrs. Amy Roberts’ ELA classes at Latta Middle School participated in the Read with the Gamecocks reading program. Students had to read for 14 consecutive days for a…
LHS Spanish Club Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The Spanish Club, sponsored by Mrs. Oxendine, put together a showcase spotlighting the students’ talents. Introductions and thanks to Principal Carmichael for allowing us to put together our 2nd program,…
Art By LHS Students Showcased At Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair
Beautiful works of art created by LHS students that were showcased at the Eastern Carolina Agricultural Fair in Florence are on display in the library! As the many “First Prize”…
LMS Art Students Wrap Up Unit On Pottery
This week, Ms. Anna Rogers’ art students at LMS wrapped up their pottery unit! They began by exploring essential handbuilding techniques, including coil and pinch pots. After mastering these skills,…
LMS Academic Challenge Team Opens Season With Victory
Congratulations to the Latta Middle School Academic Challenge Team on an exciting victory in their first match of the season against Hartsville Middle School! The team pulled out a nail-biter…
Latta Cafeteria Staff Prepares Delicious Thanksgiving Meal
From the Latta Schools We would like to give a HUGE SHOUT OUT to our cafeteria staff for the delicious Thanksgiving meal! When you see the cafeteria ladies be sure…
District 3 and District 4 Teachers of the Year Attend South Carolina Teacher Forum Conference
Dillon School District 3 Teacher of the Year, Sarah Duprel, and Dillon School District 4 Teacher of the Year, Joe Gleason attend the South Carolina Teacher Forum Conference held in…
Christmas Community Concert Announces Linda Geneen McRae Collegiate Scholarship
The Christmas Community Concert is excited to announce the Linda Geneen McRae collegiate scholarship! The application to apply is officially OPEN! Please be sure to note the criteria for applicants….
Gordon Elementary Office Decorated For Christmas
The office at Gordon Elementary is decorated for Christmas. (Photo by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)