Category: Government News

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

Work To Begin At Dillon County Airport

Work is scheduled to begin this week at the Dillon County Airport.
At the Dillon County Council meeting last Wednesday, Jamey Kempson, who is charge of airport maintenance at the South Carolina Aeronautics Commission, came to update council.

Council Reps Attend Conference At Hilton Head

The South Carolina Association of Counties (SCAC) recently held its 47th Annual Conference.

Constitutional Amendment Questions To Appear On November Ballot

The following Constitutional Amendment Questions will appear on ballots in the November 4, 2014, General Election.

S.C. Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction Of Bentley Collins

The South Carolina Supreme Court has reinstated the conviction of Bentley Collins, who “was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and three counts of owning a dangerous animal causing injury to a person after a ten-year-old boy was killed and partially eaten by his dogs, most of whom were pitbull mixes.”

Council Approves Changeorders For Justice Center

The Dillon County Council approved $22,260.07 in change orders for the Dillon County Justice Center in a 4-3 vote at a recent meeting.

County Council News Briefs

Brief news from the Dillon County Council

City Approves Funding For Council For Aging

The Dillon City Council approved $4,567.50 for the Dillon County Council For The Aging’s nutrition program.

Council Approves Tanker

The Dillon County Council approved the purchase of a tanker for the Oak Grove (Station 9) Fire Department.

Councilman Scott Concerned About Bringing All Levels Of Jobs To County

Dillon County Councilman Archie Scott said that he is concerned about bringing jobs of all levels to Dillon County.

City Parks Are Topic At Dillon Council Meeting

The city parks in Dillon were a topic at recent meetings of the Dillon City Council. There are four city parks in Dillon – Elizabeth Lane, Eighth Avenue, Maple, and West Calhoun.