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News from the local area

Dillon Residents Reminded Of Fireworks And Golf Cart Laws

Happy Independence Day! Fireworks and golf carts are quite prevalent this time of year, and City of Dillon residents are reminded of the laws which govern these two things.

Transport Police Part Of Joint Enforcement Effort

The South Carolina State Transport Police, a division of SCDPS, has joined the North Carolina and Florida Highway Patrol and the Georgia Department of Public Safety for a joint enforcement effort.

The Battle

There is a war being waged for the sanity and survival of a section of Dillon County that is dear to me.

Phone, Internet Scams Being Reported

Phone and internet scams are being reported in the City of Dillon and Dillon County.

Flag Bracelet Maker Says Project Will Continue To Thrive

A young woman who has been uplifting military families with patriotic bracelets that she beads herself is now fighting a personal battle but says her project will continue to go on.

Latta Town Hall Sealed Off By Police

The Latta Town Hall has been sealed off and secured by the Latta Police Department, according to Interim Police Chief Derrick Cartwright.

Hiring Of Police Chief Announced

Voters in the Town of Latta chose a new form of government changing from strong mayor to strong council on Tuesday, many making that decision thinking that terminated police chief Crystal Moore would be reinstated to her position as chief by the strong council.

Latta Mayor Hires New Police Chief

Here is our confirmed information on the situation in Latta.

Photo: Alligator Spotted Near Highway 57

Sabrina Hunt and her family encountered this wild alligator while fishing near Highway 57 on Wednesday, June 18.

Local People Sentenced In Prescription Drug Ring

United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated that Tracey Lee Rowell, age 41, of Latta, Bobby Lee Scott, age 29, of Dillon, Denise Locklear, 35, of Latta, and Lakisha Marie Clark, age 28, of Dillon, were sentenced in federal court in Columbia, South Carolina, for participating in a Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone, a violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846.