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Cartwright Appointed As Latta’s Assistant Police Chief

Officer Derrick Cartwright of the Latta Police Department has been appointed as the assistant chief of police.

Bobby Jones Promoted To Lieutenant At Latta Police Department

Officer Bobby Jones has been promoted to lieutenant at the Latta Police Department.

Planter’s Row: Pumpkins

Pumpkins have been grown in North America for thousands of years; Native Americans ate pumpkins roasted, boiled and stewed, and roasted the seeds. Today, most pumpkins are used for jack-o-lanterns or baking sweets.  

National Newspaper Week Underway

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield’s famous line was he “got no respect.” Unfortunately, a poll by Pew Research shows respect for the profession of journalism has declined in the last few years.

Dillon Congregational Celebrates Van Drivers Appreciation Day

Dillon Congregational celebrated their annual Van Drivers Appreciation Day on Sunday, Oct. 5th during the 11:00 a.m. service.

Latta Seniors Group Celebrating Fifth Anniversary

The Latta Senior Citizens Group will be celebrating their fifth anniversary.

Arrest Made In Store Burglary

An arrest has been made in the burglary of a local convenience store.

Dillon County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Robberies

The Dillon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating various robberies that have occurred in the area, according to Captain Cliff Arnette of the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office.

Online Bill Payment

Do you think that the move of some companies to online bill payment or the ability to make payments in local retail stores provides efficient and effective service for its customers?

Graves Vandalized At Mt. Holly Cemetery

Sometime during the week of the 21st, a person or persons went to the Mt. Holly Cemetery on the Old Latta Highway and desecrated 5 grave sites.