Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

Gordon Student Wins City Christmas Card Contest

The 2016 City of Dillon Christmas card contest winner is C.J. Bailey from Gordon Elementary.

Glove And Trowel Members Decorate For ‘Christmas At The Dillon House’

Recently members of The Glove and Trowel Garden Club decorated at the Dillon House for “Christmas at The Dillon House,” an annual event sponsored by The Dillon County Historical Society.  

Mt. Calvary Christmas Musical Held

The Mount Calvary Baptist Church Joy Choir and Youth Choir with Adults joining the choirs held a Christmas Musical on Sunday, Dec. 18, at 6:00 p.m.

First Steps Gets Special Visitors

SANTA AND Mr. Jingles visited Dillon County First Steps recently.

DCS Participates In Festive Activities

Mrs. Norton’s Art Appreciation class decorated the halls of elementary building with the Polar Express, complete with train, conductor, and the North Pole.

LES Wins Patterson Pledge Grant

Latta Elementary School has received a grant from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library.

Donuts For Dad Event Held

Latta Middle School recently held our very first “Donuts for Dad” event.  Almost one hundred dads came to show support for their children.  

East Holds Teacher Olympics

EAST ELEMENTARY School held their Seventh Annual Teacher Olympics on Tuesday, November 22.

Yellow Jessamine Garden Club Meets

The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club met on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was held at the ornately holiday decorated farm home of Dianne Pittman. Twelve members were in attendance.

Parris Island Marine Band Entertains At Ellis Center

The Parris Island Marine Band sponsored by the Dillon County Council performed “A Christmas Spectacular” at the Ellis Performing Arts Center in Latta, S.C., on Monday, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m.