Latta Middle School Announces Quarter 1 Honor Roll
2025-2026 Latta Middle School Quarter 1 Honor Roll 8th Grade “A” Honor Roll Dr. Bryant: Jonathon Davis, Landon Gasque, Kymani German, Auburi Gibson, Andrew Huggins, Brelynn Joye Ms. Faulk: —…
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Pizza Gets Rave Reviews At Latta Schools
October 22, 2025–There’s been a buzz around school this past week — and it’s all about pizza! Students were excited to see personal pan pizzas hit the à la carte…
City of Marion Holding Veterans Day Ceremony On November 7th
The City of Marion invites you to join us for our Veterans Day Observance Program on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the…
HEADSET HEROES: Jessica Bethea Simpson, 9-1-1 Dispatch Supervisor
Jessica Bethea Simpson 9-1-1 Dispatch Supervisor Jessica Bethea Simpson has been a 9-1-1 dispatch supervisor for Dillon County for 4 years. She is a high spirited, dedicated employee. She is…
Gordon Elementary School Announces First Nine Weeks Honor Roll
Gordon Elementary School Honor Roll Shannon Berry, Principal Candace Bohachic, Assistant Principal A Honor Roll Q1 Grade 4 Ariel Madeline Alexander, Ariaisa Shonta Bethea, Jayla A’Nai Bethea, Sidnii’Rose Elizabeth Chapman,…
Dillon Middle School Announces First Nine Weeks Honor Roll
Dillon Middle School would like to congratulate the following students for all of their hard work during the first nine weeks of school. A Honor Roll 6th Grade Bryson Brown,…
SLED Celebrates Opening of New Pee Dee Regional Office
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is proud to announce the opening of the new Pee Dee Regional Office on the campus of Francis Marion University. The agency was…
Reception Held To Honor New Deputy Sammy Smith
By Betsy Finklea Dillon County’s newest deputy, Sammy Smith, was recognized for his accomplishments at a reception this evening, Tuesday, October 28, at the Boys To Men/Girls With Purpose Youth…
Latta Advances With 3-0 Win Over Carvers Bay
The Latta Lady Vikings advanced to Round 3 of the SCHSL 1-A Lower State playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Carvers Bay Lady Bears in a varsity volleyball game…
Howard Garland Bringing Years Of Experience To Latta As Interim Town Administrator
Howard Garland of Darlington has been hired by the Latta Town Council as the interim town administrator for Town of Latta. Garland is highly experienced in local government. From April…
Latta Police Announce Swearing-In Of New Officer
The Latta Police Department is pleased to announce the swearing-in of Officer Jakeem Salters as our newest Class 1 Police Officer. Officer Salters will soon commence his training at the…
Town of Lake View Holds Harvest Festival and Trunk-Or-Treat
The Town of Lake View held a harvest festival and trunk-or-treat on Saturday, October 25th. There were food trucks, vendors, inflatables for the kids, and more. Mickey and Minnie made…
Lifted In Song–Harvest Praise In The Park Held In Latta
Lifted in Song – Harvest Praise in the Park was held at Veterans Park in Latta on Saturday evening, October 25th. The worship was led by Latta Baptist Church, Latta…
‘The Love Doctor’ Movie Premiere Is A Night To Remember In Marion
By Betsy Finklea Oh, what a night! The stars shined brightly at the Marion Opera House on Saturday night, October 25th, as “The Love Doctor” movie, created, produced, and starred…
City of Dillon’s Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee Is A Big Hit
The City of Dillon’s Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee was a big hit on Friday night. There was music, food, games, a big slide, a ride, and more. Children were dressed in costumes…
Dillon Congregational Church Holds Fall Festival and Trunk-Or-Treat
Dillon Congregational Church held a fall festival and trunk-or- treat Saturday, October 25. There were delicious hot dogs and the trimmings, fun games for the children, and crafts. After lunch,…
Carolinas Tent Crusade Begins Second Week
The Carolinas Tent Revival began their second week on Sunday. Dr. Trent McLaughlin was the guest preacher for the first night of the second week. C.T. Townsend will be preaching…
State Park Decorated For Hallowe’en
Some of the Hallowe’en decorations at Little Pee Dee State Park. Read the tombstones. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC