Category: Government News

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

County Council Elects Chairman, Approves Administrator’s Contract

Three councilmen took the oath of office, a new chairman was elected, and the county administrator’s contract was approved.

Latta Town Council Minutes: Oct.-Nov. 2014

Official minutes for October and November 2014

The School Lawsuit

Last month, the South Carolina State Supreme Court ruled the General Assembly had failed in its constitutional duty to provide students in eight impoverished schools districts with an opportunity to receive a “minimally adequate education,” and ordered it to identify and solve the problems.  

Dillon City Council Discusses Several Issues

A number of items were discussed at the Dillon City Council’s December meeting.

Outgoing Councilmen Recognized For Service

Two outgoing Dillon County Councilmen were recognized on Wednesday for their service to the county.

Lake View Town Council Minutes

Mayor Page opened the meeting by welcoming everyone. He noted for the record that the following Town Council members were present.

Council Passes Resolution About Local Government Fund

The Dillon County Council passed a resolution recently asking that the General Assembly increased the allocation to the local government fund.

Councilman Scott Failed To Thank Instrumental Entity In Article

Dear Editor,
On 10/30/14 you published a response from Councilman Archie Scott regarding the Dillon Herald’s article on Wyman-Gordon.

Lake View Town Council Minutes: September 2014

​Mayor Page opened the meeting by welcoming everyone

U.S. Attorney Announces Fair Election Efforts

 United States Attorney Bill Nettles, District of South Carolina  announced that Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA)  Barbara M. Bowens and John Potterfield will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 4, 2014, general elections.