Latta’s Got Talent Set For March 5th
Come out and join us for Latta’s Got Talent! This event will take place Thursday, March 5th at 6:30 p.m. in the EPAC. Admission will be $5. We hope to…
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VIDEO: Marion County Council Meeting, 2-26-2026
Marion County Council Meeting held on 2-26-2026 at 7 p.m. Please note: During the live stream of the meeting, audio will only be active while the County Council is in…
Information Given About Alcohol Server Training Deadline
On Wednesday, February 25, Rep. Weston Newton introduced House Joint Resolution 5261 to extend the alcohol server training deadline to May 1, 2026. The House passed the Joint Resolution on…
Marion County Council Honors Mrs. Elista H. Smith
FROM MARION COUNTY During the Marion County Council meeting, Marion County Attorney Charles L. “Chuck” McLain, III, along with County Council, proudly presented a Resolution honoring Mrs. Elista H. Smith…
Defendant Sentenced to 10 Years for Copper Theft and Damage to Duke Energy Substation
DILLON COUNTY, S.C. — Ronnie Summerford was sentenced to ten (10) years in prison following a guilty plea entered Tuesday in Dillon County General Sessions Court before the Honorable Judge…
FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 6 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 985; Additional School, Public Exposures Identified
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting six new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in…
US Senator Lindsey Graham Secures $1.5 Million for NETC Marlboro County Campus
Northeastern Technical College (NETC) received exciting news following the recent National Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C. Interim President Erin Fann and NETC Area Commission Vice-Chair Shaquite Pegues met with staff…
Miller, Isgett Awarded 2026 Marion Medallions
Francis Marion University and the Morning News presented this year’s Marion Medallion awards at a ceremony held at the FMU Performing Arts Center on February 27, 2026. Michael Miller, President…
Mandatory Parking Decals, University ID Display Required As SC State Expands Security Measures
ORANGEBURG, S.C. — South Carolina State University President Alexander Conyers on Friday announced additional security measures, including mandatory parking decals and a requirement that student university IDs be displayed or…
Military Magnet Academy Defeats Latta Vikings 76-29
The Military Magnet Academy Lady Eagles defeated the Latta Lady Vikings 76-29 in the South Carolina High School League Lower State 1 A game played on Friday, February 27, at…
Peasant Omelet Is a Delicious and Simple Hot Breakfast To Prepare
A hot breakfast can be just what the doctor ordered on weekends. Weekday mornings might be too hectic to whip up a hot breakfast, but that’s often not the case…
Nick Wallace To Speak At Mount Calvary Baptist Church Brotherhood
Mount Calvary Baptist Church will hold the Brotherhood, WMU, and BYU meeting on Monday, March 2, at 7:00 p.m. at the Mount Calvary Family Life Center. After a delicious meal,…
Attorney General Wilson Reaches $100 million Multistate Settlement With Walmart For Deceiving Drivers and Customers About Delivery
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Attorney General Alan Wilson, a bipartisan group of attorneys general, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart today over allegations…
Four New Crime Block Boxes Placed In Latta
Rev. Larry Williams has placed Crime Block boxes at several new locations in Latta. Residents, who have information about various crimes, can anonymously drop their information into these boxes which…
Alex Reid of Agape Farm South Speaks To Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd About Lavender Farm
Alex Reid of Agape Farm South spoke to the Floyd Dale Senior In-Crowd on Wednesday about her lavender farm in the Carolina Section of Dillon County. Agape Farm South is…
City of Dillon Wellness Center Offers All Sorts of Sports and Exercise
The City of Dillon Wellness Center offers all sorts of exercise and sports 7 days a week. Enjoy weights, exercise equipment, walking either inside or outside, basketball, pickleball, plus an…
Dillon County Sheriff’s Office Seeking Information On Stolen Truck
THe Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the whereabouts of a 2022 Dodge Ram 3500 stolen from Carter Road in Latta on 02/25/26 at approximately 6:12 a.m. Please be on…
Rec League Baseball Sign-ups Underway
Sign up this week for Dillon Kiwanis DYB Baseball. Ages 4-12. Tball, Rookie league, coach pitch, Minors, Ozone.