Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

It’s Back To School Time!

Public school students begin classes on Monday.

Fourth Annual Back To School Bash Held

On Saturday, August 4, Backyard Hope sponsored its fourth annual Back to School Bash at the City of Dillon Wellness Center.
The event was sponsored by various local churches, businesses, and individuals.

Local Clemson Extension Agent Receives National Award

Local Extension agent, Patricia E. “Trish” DeHond received an award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) at its annual meeting in Charleston, South Carolina.

Latta Schools Foundation Tops $1 Million Mark In Fundraising

The Latta Schools Educational Foundation recently announced that it has topped the $1 million mark in gifts and pledges to the initial phase of its 2012 Capital Campaign.

Perez Accepts Dual Pastorate At Union, Lake View UMCs

Lou Perez has accepted a dual pastorate with Union United Methodist Church and Lake View United Methodist Church.

McCoy Chapel To Celebrate Women’s Day

McCoy Chapel United Methodist Church, Little Rock, will celebrate its Women’s Day program on Sunday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Fork Presbyterian Church Holds Independence Day Celebration

On July 1st, Fork Presbyterian Church had a celebration!

Latta Community Singers Performance Was Well Worth The Drive

Walking up to the church I knew it was going to be a pleasant evening. I felt such a welcoming sense of neighborliness.

Salkehatchie Campers Working Here

Seventy-five youth and their adult supervisors arrived at Main Street United Methodist Church in Dillon this past weekend to begin their sixth Salkehatchie Harvest Camp mission here, helping to repair and improve six houses of underprivileged families.

DHS Student To Attend Leadership Academy

On the 5th of June 2012, Cadet Sergeant First Class Cecil Smith, a fourth year JROTC cadet and senior at Dillon High School was the only cadet selected to attend the Four Star Leadership Academy, on a full scholarship including airfare, lodging, and meals, located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from July 15th to 21st, 2012