Category: Government News

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

Washington Sworn In As City Councilman

JAMES “BOBIE” WASHINGTON was sworn in as a Dillon City Councilman on Monday night prior to the start of Monday’s meeting.

Outgoing VA Officer Jerry Huggins Recognized

VA Officer Jerry Huggins was recognized for his 20 years of service at the Dillon County Council’s June meeting.

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).