Latta Town Council Special Election Is Today
There is a Latta Town Council Special Election today to fill the remainder of the term of the seat left vacant by Daniel Rogers. The two candidates are Norris Barr-Mack…
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DPH Encourages Residents in the Upstate and Elsewhere to Get Vaccinated
COLUMBIA, SC – With the ongoing measles outbreak in Spartanburg County in the Upstate, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) notes that it is important to remember that…
McLeod Implements Temporary Visitation Restrictions Effective December 30th
With the recent increases in flu cases throughout our regions, McLeod Health will be taking more precautions to keep our patients, staff and visitors healthy. Effective Tuesday, December 30, McLeod…
Dillon County Fire Station Two Gives Mutual Aid At Brush Fire In Marion County
At approximately 4:00 p.m., Dillon County Fire was requested to respond as mutual aid to a brush fire in Marion County. Brush-2 responded to the scene with three firefighters. The…
Amber Fowler Dances In South Carolina Ballet’s Production Of The Nutcracker
Dillon native Amber Fowler recently had the opportunity to dance in South Carolina’s Ballet production of the Nutcracker! After auditioning, she earned the role as a Gingerbread Girl and performed…
Think Before You Burn
ATTENTION, OUTDOOR BURNERS! Although the northwestern part of South Carolina received some rainfall overnight, most of the state remains dry. Coupled with gusty winds and low relative humidity, conditions are…
Start the Year with Purpose: Upcoming 2026 Guardian ad Litem Training Begins February 3, 2026
Dillon, SC – December 29, 2025 – As the New Year brings fresh starts and renewed commitments, the Cass Elias McCarter Guardian ad Litem Program, a division of the South…
McLeod Hospice and Palliative Care Admissions Coordinator Addresses McLeod Health Dillon Community Board of Directors
Earlier this month, April Guerriero, Admissions Coordinator for McLeod Hospice and Palliative Care, addressed the McLeod Health Dillon Community Board of Directors, offering a meaningful look into the compassionate care…
City of Dillon Public Input Session About Your Vision For Dillon’s Future Is January 6th
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 Police Department 2025 Year in Review
By Captain Simon Temple Latta Police Department To say that the Latta Police Department has had an eventful year would be an understatement. Being fairly new to the state and…
Latta Mayor Marcus McGirt Takes The Oath of Office
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 Sworn Into Office For Another Term
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…
IN MEMORIAM: Ervin Liston Coward, Jr.
Ervin Liston Coward, Jr, 89, went to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 27, 2025. Born in Floyd Dale, SC, October 2, 1936, he was…
IceCats Fall To Athens Rock Lobsters
ATHENS, GA – Daniil Glukharyev scored twice to help the Athens Rock Lobsters earn a weekend split against the Pee Dee IceCats in a 3-1 win on Saturday night at…
SC State Fire Marshal Urges South CarolinIans To Ring In The New Year Safely
As South Carolinians prepare to welcome the New Year, SC State Fire Marshal Jonathan Jones reminds residents to make safety a priority when using fireworks. Each year, fireworks contribute to…
SC Teacher Departures Fall for Third Year in a Row
South Carolina is making meaningful strides in strengthening its educator workforce. The newly released 2025 Educator Supply and Demand Report shows teacher departures have declined for the third consecutive year…
‘Feel The Warmth’ Soup and Sandwich Giveaway Held At Bethel AME Church
The annual “Feel The Warmth” Soup and Sandwich Giveaway was held today, Saturday December 27th at Bethel AME Church in Dillon, where Rev. Lisa Spears is pastor. Girls With Knowledge…
Randy Tyler Sworn In As Latta Town Councilman
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….