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Termination Of Latta Police Chief Drawing National Attention

The termination of Latta Police Chief Crystal Moore is drawing national attention.

Winding Down

Most people have at one time owned a spring wound toy.  Wind it up and the stored energy in the spring provides the power of movement.  How long depends on many factors such as among others, spring strength and coil/tension efficacy.  Such factors determine the duration of the spring operated movement.  It’s a little like life ever slowly and inevitably unwinding.  This thought came to mind as I write this column.

DHEC Needs Public’s Help To Track West Nile

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is seeking the public’s help in collecting dead birds to test for this season’s arrival of West Nile virus.

Latta Mayor Sets The Record Straight

Mayor Earl Bullard is setting the record straight on a number of issues that have recently been the subject of town council meetings and the local rumor mill.

Letter: Citizens Of Latta Suffering Consequences

To The Editor:
In 1997, when Mr. Bullard was on council, he led a majority of council in an effort to change our form of government from  Mayor – Council to the Council – Mayor form of government.

Latta Library Celebrating 100 Years Of Service

The Latta Library is celebrating 100 years of service to the community.

Walter Craig Brown

Walter Craig Brown, 64, died April 14, 2014 at the McLeod Regional Medical Center Florence.

County And State Unemployment Rates Decrease

South Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell significantly to 5.7 percent in February from the January estimate of 6.4 percent.

Thompson Wins Talent-a-Rama

Alpha Alpha Chapter, Dillon, sponsored David Thompson and Julius Saunders in the South Carolina State Council of Alpha Pi Chi National Sorority’s Annual Talent-a-Rama Contest which was held in Darlington, recently.

Plant And Flower Festival Is April 24-28

Spring is really here! It’s time to enjoy the beauty of nature and get our lawns and gardens ready for the spring/summer seasons.