Admin 2

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.

First Steps Names Honorary Chairs

Dillon County First Steps Partnership Board would like to announce the Honorary Chairs for the 5th Annual Business Fundraiser. The Honorary Chairs will serve as a professional motivator to help generate funds to help Early Childhood Education in Dillon County.

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.

Rev. Horace Jackson Appreciation Day Held

Sunday, Sept. 9, was Rev. Horace L. Jackson Appreciation Day at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

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.

Larry Eugene Singleton

Services for Larry Eugene Singleton will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held 11:00-12:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Daniel F. Stanton

Daniel F. Stanton passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012.

India Lockemy Participates In Young Scholars Program

India Lockemy, a rising 5th grader at Gordon Elementary, was one of those students invited by the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP) to spend a week on campus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.