Category: Government News

News from the municipal, county, and state levels of government related to Dillon County, SC

Outgoing Councilmen Give Remarks As They Depart

At the December meeting of the Dillon County Council, outgoing councilmen were recognized for their years of service as well as the family of the late Christopher Miller.

County Donates Ambulance To Dillon Rescue

EMS and Emergency Services Director Daniel Moody came before council at their December meeting about the donation of a used ambulance.

Russell Fry Sworn In As Congressman

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Russell Fry was sworn in to the 118th Congress by Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the United States Representative for South Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District.

New Lake View Mayor Takes Oath Of Office

Sterling “Bull” Lee took the oath of office on Friday, January 6, becoming the Town of Lake View’s new mayor.

New County Council Chair And Vice-Chair Elected

A new chair and vice-chair were elected at the Dillon County Council’s first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, January 3rd.

PHOTO: Dillon County Council 2023

DILLON COUNTY COUNCIL 2023—Pictured are Councilman Kenny Cook (District 5), Councilman Robbie Coward (District 6), Chairman Stevie Grice (District 7), Vice-Chairwoman Detrice Dawkins (District 3), Councilman T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea, Jr. (District 4), Councilman Jamal Campbell (District 1), and Councilman Dennis Townsend (District 2).

PHOTO GALLERY: Stevie Grice Sworn Into Office

STEVIE GRICE is sworn in as the Dillon County Council District 7 councilman.

PHOTO GALLERY: Kenny Cook Takes Oath Of Office

KENNY COOK is sworn in as the Dillon County Council District 5 councilman.

County Passes Final Reading Of Lease Agreement With City

The Dillon County Council held a public hearing and passed the final reading of an ordinance “authorizing and ratifying” a lease agreement between Dillon County and the City of Dillon “leasing recreational property owned by Dillon County to the City of Dillon for recreational purposes” at their December meeting.

Teresa J. Mason Sworn Into Office

Teresa J. Mason was sworn in as the mayor of the Town of Latta last Thursday, December 15th. Pictured is Mason being sworn in by Judge Alan Berry as her husband, Brian, holds the Bible.