Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

Laura Cooke Named Latta Teacher Of The Year

Laura J. Cooke was recently selected as Teacher of the Year for Dillon School District Three for 2014-2015.  

Minister Bernard McCallum Elevated To Office Of Elder

Minister Bernard McCallum was elevated to the office of Elder with the Lighthouse Full Gospel Mission Church August 3, 2014. The church is located in Washington, DC.

Flower Design Discussed By Magnolia Garden Club

The September meeting of the Magnolia Garden Club was hosted by Bettie Carmichael and Barbara Berry on September 11th at the historic Edwards House in Downtown Latta.

Transitioning Plants Is Topic Of Glove And Trowel Garden Club Meeting

The Glove and Trowel Garden Club met Wednesday, September 10, at the City of Dillon Wellness Center with 20 members present.  

Marlboro Electric Switches To LED Outdoor Lights

Marlboro Electric Cooperative (MEC) is the first electric cooperative in South Carolina to replace its high-pressure sodium outdoor lights to LED (light-emitting diode) technology for its outdoor lighting program throughout the system.

Planter’s Row: Muscadine Grapes

Muscadine grapes are native to the Southeastern United States and have been a favorite fruit of Southerners since they were discovered by the early colonists.  

Domingo Ramos Speaks To Mt. Calvary Brotherhood

On Monday, September 8, the Mount Calvary Brotherhood, WMU, and BYU met at the Family Life Center at 405 Mount Calvary Road, Dillon.

God’s Word Shines: No Man Is An Island

Everyone exerts influence. All people have an effect on those around them. As John Donne has put it, “No man is an island.”

Five Students Recognized At Latta Board Meeting For Perfect PASS Scores

Five students from Latta Elementary School earned a perfect score on at least one area of their 2014 SCPASS (South Carolina  Palmetto Assessment of State Standards).   

DHSF Meets

The Dillon Historic School Foundation September meeting was called to order by Chairperson Gerald Berry at 7:00 p.m. at the Dillon County Chamber of Commerce Conference Room.