Category: Government

Government news at the state and local levels

New Mayor Elected In Sellers

A new mayor has been elected in the Town of Sellers. Kevin Locklear was elected as mayor.

Coward, Taylor Win Special Latta Council Election

A special election was held Tuesday, October 11 to fill the Latta Town Council seats vacated by Joe Williamson and Robert McIntyre.

Dennis Townsend Takes Oath Of Office

DENNIS TOWNSEND takes the oath of office for the Dillon County Council District Two seat with his wife, Tracy, holding the Bible.

TOWN OF LAKE VIEW COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: July 21, 2022

Mayor Dennis Townsend welcomed everyone and opened the meeting with prayer.

Four People Seeking Election To Latta Town Council

Four people have filed to run for the unexpired Latta Town Council terms left vacant by the resignations of Councilman Joe Williamson and Councilman Robert McIntyre.

County Council Votes To Turn Over Recreation Program To City

In a 5-1 vote, the Dillon County Council agreed to turn over the recreation program to the City of Dillon, but with much different terms than originally proposed.

Attorney For Latta Mayoral Candidate Files Motion For Temporary Restraining Order And Writ Of Mandamus On Election

The Dillon Herald has learned that this afternoon (Friday, August 26), Teresa Mason’s attorney, Tommy Morgan, has filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and petition for a writ of mandamus in regards to the mayor’s election in Latta.

County Council Agrees To Sell Two Acres Of Property To Dollar General

The Dillon County Council agreed at their meeting on Tuesday to sell two acres of property to Dollar General.

Opportunity In The Area West Of Dillon Noted

City of Dillon Mayor Pro-Tem Phil Wallace spoke about the opportunity in the area west of Dillon and the rebuilding of downtown Dillon in his report at Thursday’s Dillon City Council meeting.

Filing For Special Election In Latta Ends On August 26

The special election for two council seats for the Town of Latta will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2022.