Category: Government

Government news at the state and local levels

Senate Report: Dream On

There is a television commercial that has been airing recently in which a top retailer pledges to make a tremendous investment in American manufacturing and, in turn, create a million jobs.

Board Of Education Files Answer To Complaint

The Dillon County Board of Education has answered the complaint filed earlier this week by Jamie Calhoun Estes, as Treasurer of Dillon County, v. Rodney Berry, as administrator of Dillon County and in his capacity as the chief officer of the Dillon County Government; Dillon County Board of Education, and Northeastern Technical College.

Complaint Filed In Regards To LOST Funds, Additional Matters

A complaint has been filed in the Court of Common Pleas regarding the Local Option Sales Tax money, two mills the complaint says was added for Northeastern Technical College, and the validity of the 2017-2018 Dillon County Budget Ordinance.

VIDEO: Dillon City Council Meeting- July 10, 2017

The following is the video from the Dillon City Council meeting from July 10, 2017.

County Council Chairman Shares More Information

Dillon County Council Chairman Archie Scott is sharing more information which supports his view of the distribution of the Local Option Sales Tax.

First Reading Of Maintenance And Appearance Ordinance For Historic Downtown Business District Passes

The Dillon City Council passed the first reading of Ordinance #17-07: Adopting a Maintenance and Appearance Code for the downtown historic business district.

GOVERNMENT NEWS BRIEFS: Published 7/6/17

A round-up of government news briefs

Discussion Underway About New Location For DHEC

Discussion has occurred at some recent Dillon County Council meetings about a new location for DHEC (the health department).

Charles Curry’s Exhibits Presented

These are the exhibits presented to the Dillon County Council at the public hearing by Charles Curry. He provided The Dillon Herald with a copy at the meeting.

Dillon County School Board Chair Discusses What He Planned To Say To County Council At Public Hearing

Dillon County Board of Education Chairman Richard Schafer was one of those signed up to speak at the public hearing at the Dillon County Council meeting on Wednesday, June 28th; however, he was barely able to make any presentation.