Category: Government News

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

County Clerk To Council Retires

Lisa Gray, the Dillon County Clerk To Council, has retired. Gray is a 1980 graduate of Florence-Darlington Technical College with an associate degree in accounting.

Latta Town Government News

News items relating to the Latta Town Government

Transportation Committee Meets

The Dillon County Transportation Committee met on Thursday, May 8th and heard from two Dillon County citizens.

Resident Favors Strong Mayor Form Of Government

I am James Allen Baker, Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force (Retired), the son of Ms. Beatrice Baker, of Latta. I am proud to announce the completion of my degree of Bachelor of Science Religion at Liberty University.

Peace Officer Memorial Day Resolution Presented

A resolution for Peace Officers’ Memorial Day was presented at the Latta Town Council meeting recently.

Government News Briefs

A round-up of government news

Latta Town Council Gives Terminated Chief A Vote Of Confidence

The Latta Town Council held a special meeting on Tuesday at The Ellis Performing Arts Center with approximately 75 people in attendance.

Latta Council Votes To Let Voters Choose Form Of Government

At a regular council meeting on April 10th and a special council meeting on April 17th, a majority of the Latta Town Council successfully passed the necessary reading to allow the voters to choose the form of government in Latta.

MASC: Forms Of Government Explained

The following is being printed courtesy of the Municipal Association of South Carolina. It comes from their publication, “Forms and Powers of Municipal Government: An Elected Official’s Guide from the Municipal Association of South Carolina.”

Termination Of Latta Police Chief Drawing National Attention

The termination of Latta Police Chief Crystal Moore is drawing national attention.