Category: News

Cooper Graduates From Basic Training

Army Pvt. Sharrick A. Cooper has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.
Cooper is the son of Debbie Fore of Dudley Road, Latta. He is a 2008 graduate of Marion High School.

McCrimmon Wins Art Competition

Jerrette McCrimmon of Wadesboro, N.C. was announced the first place winner in the first annual 2012 Treasures of Anson art contest at the 2nd Sunday Art Reception of the Anson County Arts Council held Aug. 12.

Tragic 9/11 Day Recalled In Ceremony

The tragic day of the September 11, 2001 attacks were remembered at a special ceremony held Tuesday morning at the Dillon City-County Complex Veterans Monument.

City Does Not Feel Law Enforcement Center Is Financially Feasible

The possibility of a joint law enforcement center with Dillon County was discussed at a recent meeting of the Dillon City Council.

Participants Sought For Diabetes Study

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Better Communication

At a recent meeting of the Dillon County Council, Economic Development Director Tonny McNeil made a presentation about the Latta Commerce Industrial Park master plan.

Emu Spotted In Latta

This emu has been spotted in various sites around Latta particularly in the Sunset Drive area.

Fatality Occurs

A fatality has occurred on Highway 301 North.

Marlboro Electric Reports Four Copper Thefts

Copper thieves struck three of Marlboro Electric’s substations in Dillon County within 15 days in August at four different times leaving over $23,000 in damages. Each incident resulted in a dangerous situation that could have caused an employee to be electrocuted or severely injured had they entered the substations and not noticed the vandalism.

Unemployment Rate Decreases Slightly

Dillon County’s unemployment rate decreased slightly while the state’s rate went up during the month of July, according to the latest released figures.