Category: Education

News from Dillon District Four (Dillon and Lake View), Dillon District Three (Latta Schools), Dillon Christian School, NETC (Northeastern Technical College), and other schools and colleges

LMS Junior Honor Society Holds Canned Food Drive

The Latta Middle School Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society collected 2,096 food items during their annual Carolina/Clemson canned food drive.

Lawmakers Loosening Control Of Dillon County Schools?

For the first time since anyone can remember, Dillon County’s state legislative delegation appears willing to relinquish control of the county Board of Education.
County voters on Nov. 2 by an overwhelming margin of nearly 90 percent said they favor popular elections of the 10-member county school board. The final tally was 6,071 to 737, according to the S.C. Election Commission.

Latta School Board Meets

The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Administrative Conference Room.

Sgt. Bethea Is Guest Speak At Lake View Elementary’s Veterans Day Program

Sergeant Kenneth Bethea visited Lake View Elementary on Veterans Day to speak to the students about the importance of Veterans Day.

Video: Veteran’s Day Program at Dillon Christian School

Dillon Christian School held a special Veteran’s Day ceremony on Tuesday, November 9.

What You Need To Know If A Hailstorm Hits

A sudden severe storm cell dropped a thick coating of hail on some parts of Lexington County on Oct. 14. Hail can cause significant damage to homes and cars. If this happens to you, you’ll need to know what to do.

Latta School Board Gets Updates

The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 12 in the District Administration Conference Room.

Keep Halloween Decorating Safe By Following NFPA Tips

Many hallmarks of Halloween – lit jack-o-lanterns, candle decorations and billowing costumes – all pose fire safety hazards. As kids and families select costumes and decorate their homes for the season, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) encourages everyone to implement simple safety precautions to ensure that this year’s Halloween remains fun and fire-free.

Claflin University Alumni Group Forms

On Monday, October 11th a group of alumni from Claflin Unversity of Orangeburg, SC met at the Dillon County Library to organize an Alumni Chapter for the Dillon County and surrounding areas.

Library Gets Support For Book Program

The Friends of the Dillon County Library are proud to announce that the United Way has provided funds for 30 children to receive books for twelve months through the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.