Category: Government News

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

Dillon County BAR Presents Resolution To County Council

The Dillon County BAR Association appeared before the Dillon County Council at their meeting on Wednesday to discuss a resolution the BAR passed about the Dillon County Courthouse.

County Council Postpones Reassessment

The Dillon County Council voted to approve the postponement of reassessment at a recent meeting.

Q & A On The Dillon County Budget

Based on the questions that The Dillon Herald has received, there seems to be confusion among some about the basics of the Dillon County budget.

County Council Recreation Funds Explained

Each year as part of the budget, the Dillon County Council designates recreation funds for the three municipalities.

VIDEO: Dillon County Council-July 22, 2015

A series of videos from the Dillon County Council’s regular July 22, 2015 meeting.

County Council Passes 2015-16 Budget

The Dillon County Council passed their 2015-2016 budget recently.
The total general operating budget is $18,101,133. This is a reduction of 2.7 percent from last year’s budget of $18,573,113.

The New Trade Promotion Authority

To The Editor:
I am writing to give my opinion on the new Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).  I am a farmer in the Seventh Congressional District, and I appreciate Congressman Rice, Senator Scott, and Senator Graham for supporting this legislation.

VIDEO: Dillon City Council- July 13, 2015 Meeting

Videos of the Dillon City Council meeting from July 13, 2015 by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon Herald. Items discussed included the budget, the Pee Dee Agriporium, golf course, and more.

VIDEO: Dillon County Council Budget Public Hearing and Special Meeting- June 29, 2015

The Dillon County Council held a public hearing and special meeting for the final reading of the budget at a special meeting on Monday, June 29th.

VIDEO: Dillon County Council Budget Workshop- June 29, 2015

Here is a video from the full council budget workshop of the Dillon County Council on June 29, 2015.