Category: Area

News from the local area

VA Rural Health Team Coming To Dillon

Veterans in the Dillon area can enroll in the VA health care system, receive health screenings and health information, and find out about various services available to them through the Veterans Health Administration from representatives of the Fayetteville VA Medical Center.

‘Bath Salts’ Make Appearance In County

A substance called “bath salts,” used by some to achieve a legal high, has made its way into Dillon County, according to law enforcement officials.

Law Enforcement Week To Be Observed

Law Enforcement Week will be observed May 16-22.

SCHP Reminds Motorists: Share the Road With Motorcycles

Studies have shown that in crashes involving motorcyclists and another vehicle, the other vehicle violates the motorcyclist’s right-of-way two-thirds of the time. So, remember to use the “Look Twice” rule. Look once over your shoulder and in your mirrors and then, look again.

DEW, ORS Partner To Share Unemployment Data

The SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) and the SC Office of Research and Statistics (ORS) recently partnered to share unemployment data for research purposes to ultimately improve the employability and overall quality of South Carolina’s workforce.

Police Chief Named In Marion

Capt. James W. “Jim” Gray Jr., who has served as Interim Police Chief of the Marion Police Department for the past seven months, has been appointed by Marion Mayor Rodney Berry as the city’s Police Chief. Berry made the announcement Wednesday.

Dillon County Relay For Life Is May 20-21

Dillon County Relay for Life will be held May 20 beginning at 6 p.m. through May 21 at 6 a.m.

LHS Band Director Back In Court

Matthew Tyler Hutto, the former Latta High School band director who was charged with two counts for criminal sexual conduct with a minor second degree in April, was back in court on Monday after a rule to show cause had been filed in the case.

Tornado Strikes In Little Rock Area (Updated: with photo slide show)

A tornado the Little Rock area on Saturday afternoon downing trees and power lines, damaging buildings and homes, and leaving a path of extensive damage. (with photo slide show) (UPDATED AT 9:23 p.m. on 4/16)

Dr. Seuss Parade Held (Photo Slide Show and Video)

The annual Dr. Seuss Parade was held on Main Street in Latta this morning.