Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

Homecoming Observed At Latta United Methodist Church

Homecoming was held at Latta United Methodist Church on Sunday, September 29th.

Recognitions Given At Latta School Board Meeting

Recognitions were given and other action was taken at the September meeting of the Latta School Board.

S.C. GEAR UP Program At DHS Is First In Dillon County

SC GEAR UP at Dillon High School offered the, first of its kind in Dillon County, Freshmen FUNdamentals Transition Program for all rising 9th graders.  

Wet Summer Should Extend Fall Colors

Record-breaking summer rains that caused creeks and rivers across the Southeast to overflow likely will bring an extended leaf-looking season to the Southern Appalachians, predicts Clemson University forest ecologist Donald Hagan.

Photo Slide Show: Fork Presbyterian Race Car Drivers’ Appreciation Day

Fork Presbyterian Church held a Race Car Drivers’ Appreciation Day on Sunday, September 29th. (with photo slideshow)

Fork Presbyterian Church Remembers 9/11 At Family Night

Fork Presbyterian Church enjoyed a program of gospel music on September 11 at their September Family Night.

Photo Slide Show: Cowboy Church Celebrates 10 Years

New Life Family Worship Center celebrated 10 years of Cowboy Church on Saturday, September 21 with a children’s rodeo. (with photo slide show)

Gold Bows Placed At Main Street UMC

Gold bows were placed on the sign in front of Main Street United Methodist Church in Dillon this week in support of Lacy McIntyre and Shott Moody, who have both been diagnosed recently with a type of childhood cancer.

God’s Word Shines: Jesus Wept

Practically every person who has ever gone to Sunday School and has been asked to quote a Bible verse on the spot can quote John 11:35:  “Jesus wept.” These two words provide more than just a snappy verse to use in Sunday School; these two words reveal some insights into the personality of Jesus Christ.

Schools, Districts Receive Letter Grades

S.C. school districts received letter grades based upon student achievement and improvement in school year 2012-2013.