Former Latta mayor Lenneau Berry, 57, and Harold J. Kornblut, 56, both of Latta, have been indicted on federal charges of stealing government funds.

Latta Mayor Pro-Tem, Moses Kornblut, died this past Saturday from natural causes, officials say.  He was 93.

A Latta man has been charged in 26-count indictment with credit card fraud, possession of counterfeit checks and aggravated identity theft.

The Latta Early Childhood Center in Dillon School District 3 was recently honored by the National Education Association for its efforts in promoting literacy.

A Latta man was killed Saturday after the bicycle he was riding was struck by a truck, Dillon County Coroner Dan Grimsley said.

Dillon County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a woman they say severely burned her 5-year-old stepson by forcing him to take a hot bath.

A Latta man was arrested Wednesday amid accusations he passed thousands of dollars in counterfeit checks.

Leonard Cohen, a Latta native, was in his junior year at The Citadel when he was called to serve his country during World War II.

A Latta police officer was fired from the department Thursday after the Dillon County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint against him,

James Reaves was elected to serve on Latta Town Council during a special election Tuesday.

The town of Latta is looking forward following the sentencing of former Latta Mayor Lenneau Berry, who will serve 2½ years on probation after pleading guilty to misconduct in office, obstruction of justice and insurance fraud.

Former Latta mayor Lenneau Berry has been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to misconduct in office, obstruction of justice and making a false statement related to insurance fraud.