LHS Athletic Booster Club Formed
On Monday, August 6, a meeting of the Latta High School Athletic Booster Club was held at the LHS gym. An enthusiastic group came together to discuss plans for a revival of the Booster Club.
Joint Law Enforcement Center Discussed
The Dillon County and City councils held a joint meeting recently to discuss the possibility of a joint law enforcement center.
Hospital Scholarships Awarded
Six area residents were awarded $9,000 in Scholarships through McLeod Dillon and the McLeod Health Foundation. Each was recognized at a luncheon on July 27, 2012, at McLeod Dillon.
Master Police Officer Jeremiah Montgomery Goodson, Jr.
Master Police Officer Jeremiah Montgomery Goodson, Jr. died recently in the line of duty.
Artistic Creativity
Almost every week day I visit the Wellness Center to walk one mile as my attempt to gain (remain) physically fit, a near impossibility for one my age. But the psychology counts. I like to think I am doing my body some good. Too, it gives me something to (little letter) herald.
Teen Summer Volunteers Recognized
McLeod Medical Center Dillon recently recognized sixteen area teens for their participation in the 2012 Teen Summer Volunteer Program.
Church Gets New Steeple
Although strong winds knocked over the steeple of Oakland Holiness Church recently, the love and dedication of members and friends of the church was stronger.
Road Named In Honor Of Brigadier General Carroll Allen
A portion of S.C. Highway 917 in Latta has been named in honor of Brigadier General Carroll G. Allen, Sr.
Pineland Grange Celebrates Historic Trip
Pineland Grange #549 in Latta celebrated Oliver Kelley’s 1866 historic trip down the Pee Dee River in an event on Saturday, July 28.

