The Latta Lady Vikings defeated the Mullins Lady Auctioneers 3-0 in varsity volleyball action on Wednesday, October 3.
LHS Cross Country Team Places Second In Meet
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The Latta High School Cross Country boys and girls teams placed second in the meet in Loris on Tuesday, October 2.
PHOTO GALLERY: Dillon Defeats Loris
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Nemo Squires scored three touchdowns and rushed for 95 yards to lead the Dillon Wildcats to a 47-14 clock shortened Saturday night football victory over the Loris Lions.
Op-Ed: Community Journalism Matters Because Communities Matter
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“Everything in this newspaper is important to someone.”
It’s become something of a mantra for me, in recent years.
Weekly community newspapers are eclectic, to say the least.
Op-Ed: Journalism Matters Because Democracy Matters
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An in-depth newspaper investigation revealed that a state-operated home for aged military veterans was providing sub-standard care and that taxpayer money that was to go to improve the home was spent elsewhere. The result was the replacement of the state’s veterans secretary and numerous corrections at the home.
Abbott Shelley Named Latta Rotary Club Citizen Of The Year
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Abbott Shelley was named the Latta Rotary Club Citizen of the Year at their meeting on Tuesday, October 2nd.
Toys Collected For Flood Victims To Be Distributed Saturday
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Toys collected for flood victims of Dillon County by Ella Barfield and several local churches in Dillon and Latta may be picked up Saturday, October 13 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. at 106 West Main Street, Latta .
Governor Trying To Help Hurricane-Affected Areas With Mosquito Control
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overnor Henry McMaster today sent a letter to S.C. Treasurer Curtis Loftis requesting the transfer of $4 million from the Unclaimed Property Account to the S.C. Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) to help with mosquito abatement services in areas affected by Hurricane Florence.
Several Incidents Occur During Hurricane
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One of the most surprising incidents that occurred during Hurricane Florence happened on September 16th, at Main Street Pawn and Gun on West Main Street in Dillon.
Relay For Life Wrap-up Held (with photo gallery)
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A Celebration and Wrap Up was held for Relay For Life of Dillon County. The Relay year was closed out by recognizing milestones met during Relay For Life this year.