Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

God’s Word Shines: Sure Things

This devotion is a monthly ministry of the Pee Dee Baptist Association, comprised of 31 Southern Baptist churches in Dillon and Marlboro Counties.  For more information, call 774-8062.
Featured this month is Dr. Dick Alderman, the pastor of Little Rock Baptist Church, Little Rock.

Baby Dedication Held At Mt. Calvary

A Baby dedication service was held as Keith and Brooke Coward dedicated their son, Joseph Case.

Historic Marker At Leland Grove School To Be Unveiled This Saturday, June 21

On Saturday, a marker designated by the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, will be unveiled in Dillon County denoting Leland Grove School as a state historic site.

Flower Arrangements Brighten Day

Dear Editor:
The employees of the courthouse would like to thank all garden club members involved for all the years you have graciously placed beautiful flower arrangements in the courthouse.

More Citizens Need To Take Advantage Of Opportunity To Hear Latta Singers

Dear Editor:
Recently a group of Dillon County citizens were fortunate to be entertained by a magnificent group of local performers, The Latta Community Singers.

DHSA Discusses JVM Situation

To The Editor:
On May 20, 2014, Dillon Historic School Advocacy (DHSA) met with the Dillon County Board of Education to ask specific questions about this Board’s barring all access to the auditorium of former J.V. Martin Junior High School. Before DHSA left that meeting, Chairman Schafer invited the members to submit any other questions which the Board would answer.

Yellow Jessamine Garden Club Honors J.P. Camp

The Yellow Jessamine Garden Club members gathered with family, and staff at the PruittHealth – Dillon Nursing Home, formerly known as Pines Nursing Home, to honor Mr. J. P. Camp on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 7 p.m.  The beautifully decorated dining hall was the scene of a tribute to Mr. J. P. Camp, the former Director of the Dillon Technology Center.  

Ethel Taylor Elected Chairperson Of District Four School Board

Ethel Taylor was elected as the chairperson of the Dillon District Four School Board.

Free Farmers Market Coupons To Be Issued To Senior Citizens

The Dillon County Council for the Aging, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Social Services will be issuing free coupons to low income individuals age 60 and older that may be used to purchase fresh produce at local participating farmers’ markets.

Latta School Board Meets

The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 13 in the District Administrative Conference Room.