Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

Oakland Full Gospel Holiness Church’s Fellowship Building Renovated

During May of 2010, renovations began on the fellowship building of Oakland Full Gospel Holiness Church. There was so much to do, but it did not stop the dedication of the people who took part in this project.

Salkehatchie Campers Renovate And Repair Six Homes In County

More than fifty youth and their supervisors who make up The Harvest Salkehatchie Summer Camp divided into teams and headed out to renovate and repair six homes in Dillon County on Monday, July 12.

Delegation Answers Questions About School Funding Change

The Latta School Board met with two members of the Dillon County delegation in a public meeting on Tuesday to discuss the future of the Latta Schools and to get answers to some questions about the proposed change in the school funding formula.

Northeastern Technical College Receives Prestigious Award

Without a skilled and talented workforce, not even the perfect building or most enticing incentives will induce a company to locate in a community. That’s what makes Northeastern Technical College so invaluable in business recruitment.

Amanda Hardwick Day Celebrated At Pyerian

One June 13th, Pyerian Baptist Church of Dillon, SC celebrated Amanda Hardwick Day. Mrs. Hardwick is the widow of former long time pastor Dr. Lamar Hardwick, who served from 1961 to 1994.

Jones Attends Junior National Young Leaders Conference

Adia Jones attended the Junior National Young Leaders Conference from June 12, 2010 to June 17, 2010.

Hinson Named S.C. Teaching Fellow

Victoria Hinson , a senior at Dillon High School has been named a South Carolina Teaching Fellow, the state’s most prestigious fellowship for future teachers.

South of The Border Has Some Scaly New Residents

When you stop by South of the Border this summer, expect to see some scaly new residents, including alligators, crocodiles and snakes.

Latta Schools Receive National Recognition For Creating Healthy Environment

The bronze award was granted to Latta Early Childhood-Principal, Dollie Morrell and Latta Elementary School-Principal, Debra Morris.

Donald Hayes Ordained

Donald R. Hayes was received into Holy Orders as a Reverend Deacon as St. John’s Chrysostom Anglican Church in Richmond, Virginia on June 19, 2010.