Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

NETC Selected For Second Chance Pell Program

Only weeks after learning of being named as one of 44 colleges nationally, and one of two colleges in the state, to participate in the Dual Enrollment Pell Grant experiment, Northeastern Technical College has also been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s new Second Chance Pell program.

Anderson Brothers Expands To Latta

Anderson Brothers Bank has been approved by the FDIC and State Board of Financial Institutions to open a full service office in Latta to expand new relationships in Dillon County.

McKenzie Joins Anderson Brothers Bank

Anderson Brothers Bank announces the addition of Jackie McKenzie as CSR/Branch Coordinator.  

Southern Corn Rust Found In State

Southern corn rust has been found in South Carolina and growers are advised to spray fungicides to protect yields.

Open Door Community Church Holds VBS

Open Door Community Church had an outstanding attendance for 2016 Vacation Bible School themed: Jesus is my Superhero!

Pilot Club Holds Senior Supper

The Pilot Club of Dillon met Thursday, June 23,  at the City of Dillon Fire Dept. Twenty-one people were present. This meeting was our Senior Supper and several guests attended.

Main Street United Methodist Men Present Check To Red Cross

The Main Street United Methodist Church Men held a golf tournament this spring to benefit the American Red Cross.

Latta Schools Budget Is Balanced

The General Fund budget for School Year 2016-17 for the Latta School District is balanced and approved by the Latta School Board of Trustees and the Dillon County Board of Trustees in the amount of $10,394,054.

Ann Fulmore Harllee’s Chapter Of UDC Meets

The Ann Fulmore Harllee Chapter of the UDC met May 12, 2016 at the home of Mrs. Phyllis Hagan in Bennettsville.

Boy Scout Troop 761 Visits Washington

Troop 761 took a fun and educational four-day trip to Washington, DC on Father’s Day weekend.