Category: Government

Government news at the state and local levels

Senator Scott’s Office Hosting Three Veterans Job Training Workshops This Week

U.S. Senator Tim Scott’s (R-SC) office will host veterans job training workshops in St. Matthews, Beaufort and Florence this week as part of a series announced by Scott last year.

VIDEO: Dillon County Council Regular Meeting-January 28

Watch the Dillon County Council regular meeting from January 28th here!

Dillon City Council Discusses Several Matters At January Meeting

The Dillon City Council discussed several items of business at their January meeting.

Finklea Elected County Council Chairman; New Councilmen Sworn Into Office

Two new councilmen and one longtime councilman took the oath  of office, and a new chairman and vice-chairman were elected at a called meeting of the Dillon County Council on January 7th.

Plaque Placed At Justice Center

The plaque was installed at the Dillon County Justice Center recently. The Justice Center is expected to be completed by January 15th.

County Council Meeting Schedule Announced

The Dillon County Council voted recently on their 2015 regular meeting schedule.

Senator Tim Scott Visits

Senator Tim Scott was in Dillon County last week to speak with constituents.

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.