Category: Community

Community interest news from Dillon County

County Approves Marlboro Electric’s Spec Building Proposal At Spirited Meeting

The third reading of an ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement and contract by and between Dillon County and Marlboro Development Team, Inc. providing for construction of an industrial building passed in a 4-2 vote just moments ago (Wednesday evening) at the regular meeting of the Dillon County Council, but only after a public hearing and a spirited discussion by council. (with photos and video)

Gunter Kale Makes Spec Building Proposal

Robert Adams, representing Gunter Kale, LLC, appeared before the Dillon County Council on Wednesday to make a proposal about the spec building.

A Case Of Simple Math

It’s a case of simple math. The Gunter Kale deal just doesn’t add up.
Marlboro Electric is offering the better deal, and Dillon County Council should vote to move forward with the Marlboro Electric deal on Wednesday.

Year-Round School

Do you think the districts should go to year-round school?

Glove And Trowel Garden Club Celebrates 60th Anniversary

The Glove and Trowel Garden Club celebrated its 60th anniversary on Sunday, June 2 from 3:30 until 5 in the afternoon in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church in Dillon.

Rev. Sayer To Serve As New Pastor At Main Street UMC

Reverend Bruce Sayer and his wife Ann arrived in Dillon this week to begin their ministry at Main Street United Methodist Church.

First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Held

Vacation Bible School was held at Dillon First Baptist Church this week. (with photo slide show)

Marlboro Electric Coop Offering ‘A Vision’ To Dillon County Citizens

“A vision”—that’s what Marlboro Electric Coop is offering Dillon County as the Dillon County Council moves to the third reading of an ordinance authorizing the execution of an agreement and contract by and between Dillon County and Marlboro Development Team, Inc. providing for the construction of an industrial building.

Ellis Performing Arts Center Opens With Latta Community Singers Performance

The Ellis Performing Arts Center opened on Thursday with a performance by the Latta Community Singers. (With photos of the new center and two videos from the Latta Community Singers performance) UPDATED VERSION!

Senior Farmers Market Coupons To Be Issued

The Dillon County Council for the Aging, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Social Services will be issuing free coupons to low income individuals age 60 and older that may be used to purchase fresh produce at local participating farmers’ markets.