Category: News

Mosquito Control Awareness Week Observed

In observance of National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding South Carolinians how to reduce their risk from the serious diseases mosquitoes can carry.

Fire Chiefs Working To Lower ISO

The Dillon County Fire Chiefs Association met on June 8th in Latta and had a productive meeting. Those in attendance discussed alternative water supplies, and what they thought were the biggest challenges for Station 2 (Latta), Station 9 (Oak Grove) and Floyd Dale to meet the goal of reducing the ISO Rating to a seven in our districts.

Latta To Receive $500,000 Grant

The Town of Latta will receive a $500,000 Community Infrastructure grant from the Community Development Block Grant program, according to a letter the town received from Governor Nikki R. Haley.

VA Accepting Applications For Veterans Retraining Assistance Program

The VA is now accepting applications for the VETERANS RETRAINING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VRAP).

District Four Board Approves Policy On Service Animals

The Dillon District Four Board of Trustees approved a policy on service animals at their June meeting.

School Construction Update Given

An update on the school construction was given at the Dillon District Four School Board meeting on Monday.

District Four Budget Presented

The 2012-2013 budget was presented to the Dillon District Four Board at their meeting on Monday night by Art McMillan.

Residents Cautioned About Ozone Conditions

Conditions are likely tomorrow (Friday) for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in South Carolina, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.

Latta School Board Meets

The Latta School Board of Trustees met for the regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the District Administration Conference Room.

District Four Personnel Recommendations Approved

Personnel recommendations were approved by the Dillon District Four School Board.