Category: Government News

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

Dillon County Council’s Hilton Head Expenses Listed

Members of the Dillon County Council went on their annual trip to Hilton Head in August, and in keeping with tradition, we are publishing those expenses.

County Council Approves Funds For Public-Private Partnership

Representatives of the Dillon County Public-Private (Economic Development) Partnership appeared before the Dillon County Council at their September meeting to request funding.

County Council Considering Independent Audit

The Dillon County Council has been discussing the possibility of having an independent audit conducted.

Several File In Latta Mayor And Council Election

Several candidates for the Latta Town Council will appear on the ballot in December.

Government Shutdown: DHEC Maintaining WIC Through October 31st

The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today that it would maintain the Women, Infant, and Children program through October 31.

SCDOT Official Discusses Highway Project With Latta Town Council

South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) officials met with the Latta Town Council recently to discuss the highway construction project on Highway 301 South.

City Council Votes For Green Winter Grass At Municipal Golf Course

The Dillon City Council approved an approximately $13,000-$14,000 project at the municipal golf course at their September meeting.

City Council Delegation Visits Splash Pads

City Manager Glen Wagner reported at the Dillon City Council meeting that he, Councilman Johnny Eller, and Councilwoman Connie Manning had visited two splash pads.

County Council Chairman Nominated To SCAC Board

Dillon County Council Chairman Archie Scott was nominated for a four-year term to the Board of Directors at the S.C. Association of Counties annual conference in Hilton Head.

Council Chairman Archie Scott Not Giving Up On Bank Statements

Dillon County Council Chairman Archie Scott responded at the Dillon County Council meeting held on Wednesday to comments made by County Administrator Clay Young in The Dillon Herald about finances and the bank statements .