Better Communication
At a recent meeting of the Dillon County Council, Economic Development Director Tonny McNeil made a presentation about the Latta Commerce Industrial Park master plan.
Emu Spotted In Latta
This emu has been spotted in various sites around Latta particularly in the Sunset Drive area.
Marlboro Electric Reports Four Copper Thefts
Copper thieves struck three of Marlboro Electric’s substations in Dillon County within 15 days in August at four different times leaving over $23,000 in damages. Each incident resulted in a dangerous situation that could have caused an employee to be electrocuted or severely injured had they entered the substations and not noticed the vandalism.
Unemployment Rate Decreases Slightly
Dillon County’s unemployment rate decreased slightly while the state’s rate went up during the month of July, according to the latest released figures.
India Lockemy Participates In Young Scholars Program
India Lockemy, a rising 5th grader at Gordon Elementary, was one of those students invited by the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP) to spend a week on campus at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Estimated Expenses To Upfit Mohawk Building Discussed
The estimated expenses to upfit the Mohawk Building for use by Harbor Freight Tools was discussed at a called meeting of the Dillon County Council on Wednesday morning.
Daniel Dean Making Way As Songwriter/Musician In Nashville
Daniel Dean (aka Daniel Dean Brumbles) is making his way as a songwriter and musician in Nashville.
DHS Cadet Attends Four Star Leadership Academy
Cadet First Sergeant First Class Cecil Smith, a fourth year JROTC cadet and senior at Dillon High School, recently attended the Four Star Leadership Academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

