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News from the local area

Vonta Leach To Be Honored With Parade

The Town of Rowland will celebrate the Super Bowl win by hosting a parade and celebration ceremony for “Hometown Hero”, Vonta Leach, NFL player for the Baltimore Ravens.  

DEW Regionalizing Some Unemployment Services

Because of continued decreases in federal funding, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) will regionalize some of its in-person unemployment services starting Feb. 19.

Dillon County Residents May Be Eligible For Training

Fifty residents of 16 South Carolina counties including Dillon may be eligible to receive pre-employment training, heavy equipment operator training and/or commercial drivers’ license training in the field of highway construction.

Person Sought In Latta Robbery

One person has been arrested and another is being sought in a strong arm robbery at the Quick Stop in Latta on December 20th.

One Charged In Burglary At School Construction Site

The Latta Police Department has arrested one person in connection with a burglary/breaking and entering at the construction site of the new Latta Early Childhood Development Center on Academy Street.

Latta Police Seek Suspect In Attempted Murder

Latta police are seeking a suspect in an attempted murder that occurred on January 13th, according to Police Chief Crystal Moore

Holiday At Heritage Park

I would like to thank our Latta Recreation Department for sponsoring Holiday at Heritage Park in Latta throughout the month of December.  This was a great event for all, especially the children who had the opportunity to meet Santa.

City Putting In Outdoor Walking Trail At Wellness Center

The City of Dillon is putting in an outdoor walking trail at the Dillon Wellness Center.

James Lockemy Promoted To Major General

Recently, Citadel Alumnus, Brigadier General James E. Lockemy was promoted to the rank of Major General and assumed command of the Joint Services Detachment (JSD) of the South Carolina Military Department.

Rape Reported

A rape was reported at a local apartment complex in the City of Dillon on Jan. 7, according to the Dillon Police Department.