Dillon District 4 Schools To Hold eLearning Day
Dillon District 4 Schools and offices are closed. Monday, January 26, 2026 will be an eLearning Day for students.
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Latta School Board Members Recognized for Years of Service
Three of our local school board members have been recognized by the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) for their dedicated years of service. Ray George and JoAnn Williamson were…
Kids LTD Daycare Visits Dillon Post Office
The Kids LTD Daycare visited the Dillon Post Office on Thursday, January 22, to mail letters to all 50 states in the United States as part of the Valentine’s Hearts…
Equipment Staged In Latta For Winter Storm
The equipment is staged in Latta for the potential winter storm this weekend. (Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Latta Middle School 6th Grade Classes Create Personalized Coat of Arms
Mrs. Roberts’ 6th-grade classes at Latta Middle School have been studying the Middle Ages. As part of their learning, each student created a personalized Coat of Arms to reflect key…
Latta Middle School 7th Grade Science Students Learn About Levels of Organization in Ecosystem
Students in Mrs. Marsh’s 7th grade Science classes at Latta Middle School are learning about the levels of organization in an ecosystem. They worked in groups to create hanging mobiles…
Latta Middle School Holds Quarter 2 PBIS Celebration
On Thursday, January 15, Latta Middle School held our Quarter 2 PBIS Celebration! We recognized 240 students who met behavior expectations with nachos and cheese and free time in the…
Latta Middle School Holds Spelling Bee
Latta Middle School held its schoolwide Spelling Bee on Tuesday, January 20. Grade-level winners competed for the opportunity to represent LMS at the regional Spelling Bee in March. This year’s…
Winter Weather Prompts Continued Preparedness in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Winter weather is expected to move into South Carolina on Saturday evening into Monday morning, bringing ice, sleet, snow and freezing temperatures. The South Carolina Emergency Management…
Duke Energy Urges Carolinas Customers To Prepare for Multi-day Power Outages from Winter Storm Fern
Our Duke Energy teams continue to monitor this weekend’s impending weather. Like your communities, we are utilizing this time to prepare based on the current forecasts. Below is the current…
Help For Veterans Holds Monthly Food Giveaway
Help for Veterans held their monthly food giveaway today at Hamer Church of God. (Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC)
Dillon County Fire Station 2 Responds To Two-Vehicle Collision
At approximately 4:33 p.m., Dillon County Fire Station 2 was dispatched to the area of Elberry Road and Highway 38 in reference to a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision. Engine 2…
Town Of Latta Gives Storm Preparedness Update
FROM THE TOWN OF LATTA As we continue to monitor the potential for severe weather, the Town is actively preparing to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents. Below…
Free Gardening Workshop Planned
If you’re in the Dillon County area and are interested in learning about vegetable and flower gardening, Lucille Schauer will be hosting a FREE workshop for learn about preparing spring…
Armed Robbery and Kidnapping Guilty Plea Results in 20-Year Prison Sentence
A defendant involved in a violent armed robbery and kidnapping incident has been sentenced to prison following a guilty plea in court. Charles Allen Cribb pled guilty to Armed Robbery…
Green Sea Floyds Defeats Lake View Varsity Boys
The visiting Green Sea Floyds Trojans varsity boys defeated the Lake View Wild Gators in Lake View on Tuesday, January 20. Although Lake View managed to get the opening tip-off…
Lady Wildcats Return Home With Win Over Waccamaw
The Dillon Lady Wildcats returned home on Tuesday, January 20, with a 67-50 win over the Waccamaw Lady Warriors of Pawley’s Island. Dillon led 19-9 after the first quarter of…
Lake View Girls Hand Green Sea Floyds a 49-39 Loss
The Lake View Lady Wild Gators handed the visiting Green Sea Floyds Lady Trojans a 49-39 loss in varsity basketball action played in Lake View on Tuesday, January 20. The…