Category: Government

Government news at the state and local levels

VIDEO: Dillon County Council Regular Meeting- June 24, 2015

Here is a video of the June 24, 2015 meeting of the Dillon County Council. Topics covered include the Sheriff’s JAG Grant, postponement of reassessment, a Town of Latta request regarding the fire department, and more.

VIDEO: County Council Budget Workshop- June 24, 2015

Here is a video of the Dillon County Council Budget Workshop by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon Herald

VIDEO: Dillon City Council Regular Meeting-June 8, 2015

Here is a video of the Dillon City Council’s regular meeting on June 8, 2015. Some of the matters discussed include the 2015-2016 budget which includes increases in fees, the second reading of an ordinance to sell Main Street lots, and other matters of interest to Dillon citizens.

VIDEO: Complaint Regarding County Councilman’s Residency Dismissed (UPDATED)

A complaint regarding County Councilman Robbie Coward’s residency was dismissed on Monday at a hearing before the Dillon County Election Commission.

City Council Passes First Reading To Sell Four Main Street Lots For $42,000

The Dillon City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance to sell the four lots from East Main Street to MacArthur Avenue beside King’s Pizza that were donated to the city some time ago by Dilmar.

County Council News Briefs

0 County Council Ratifies Borrow Pit Agreement The Dillon County Council ratified the excavation (Borrow Pit) agreement dated October 22, 2014 between Jim and Elizabeth King and Dillon County to new property owner Sherri B. Jackson. County Attorney Ken DuBose told council that this agreement was previously approved. This is the same contract, it just…

County Council Agrees to Purchase Calhoun Street Park Property

The Dillon County Council agreed to purchase the Calhoun Street Park Property.

County Council Donates Funds To Healthy Learners

The Dillon County Council voted to give funds to Healthy Learners.
County Administrator Clay Young said Healthy Learners was requesting that Dillon County join the City of Dillon and designate $5,000 of county funds to assist with the costs associated with medical services, coordination of care, and transportation for the schools served in Dillon.

County Council Passes Resolution

The Dillon County Council passed a resolution relating to the declaration of intent by Dillon County, South Carolina, to reimburse certain expenditures made prior to the issuance of federally tax-exempt general obligation bonds or other obligations by the County.

County Council Passes Third Reading Of Industrial Business Park Agreement

The Dillon County Council approved the third reading – to develop a jointly owned and operated Industrial/Business Park in conjunction with Marion County, Industrial/Business Park to be geographically located in Dillon County.