Category: Education

News from Dillon District Four (Dillon and Lake View), Dillon District Three (Latta Schools), Dillon Christian School, NETC (Northeastern Technical College), and other schools and colleges

PHOTO GALLERY: Surprise Retirement Celebration Held For Edison Arnette

A surprise retirement celebration was held for Lake View High School Principal Edison Arnette on May 30. Here are some photos of the event.

Several Allied Health Students Recognized At Pinning Ceremony

Northeastern Technical College (NETC) recognized 82 dedicated students at a special allied health pinning for successfully completing courses in Nurse Assisting and Phlebotomy.

Dillon High School Class Of 1981 Planning Reunion

DHS Class of 1981, the pandemic prevented our class’s 40th reunion. However, there’s no time like the present to reunite and celebrate.

LHS Robotics Team Participates In FIRST Tech World Championship

The Latta High School robotics team STEAM Punks #11841 recently traveled to Houston, TX where they participated in the FIRST Tech World Championship 2023 event.

Dillon FMU Graduate Leaves With Passion For International Work

Dillon native Curtis McLaurin (‘23) entered Francis Marion University in the fall of 2019 as a history major and leaves with a passion for international work.

Dillon Native Frank Hursey Receives Honorary Doctorate

Frank Hursey (A’73, ’77) has received an honorary Doctorate of Commercial Science from the University of Hartford.

DHS Class Of 1981 Planning Reunion

The pandemic prevented our class’s 40th reunion. However, there’s no time like the present to reunite and celebrate.

NETC Announces Tuition Freeze

The Northeastern Technical College (NETC) Board of Area Commissioners has announced a tuition freeze for the 2023-24 academic year.

Johnson Awarded WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship®

Gatlin Johnson of Latta, SC, was recently awarded a $2,500 WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship®. Johnson, a WoodmenLife member, submitted an application highlighting his high school academics, activities, and volunteerism, as well as an essay on patriotism.

Latta High School Academic Challenge Wins Region Championship

Congratulations to the Latta High School Academic Challenge Team for their outstanding performance at Francis Marion University as they competed in the Academic Challenge Regional Tournament this past Saturday, March 11, 2023. After a day filled with academic excitement, the Latta High School Academic Challenge Team, coached by April Dailey, was announced the Division II Regional Champs! On Saturday, the team competed in five round robin matches, going up against various schools throughout the region.