Category: Government

Government news at the state and local levels

Dillon City Council Discusses Several Issues

A number of items were discussed at the Dillon City Council’s December meeting.

Outgoing Councilmen Recognized For Service

Two outgoing Dillon County Councilmen were recognized on Wednesday for their service to the county.

Lake View Town Council Minutes

Mayor Page opened the meeting by welcoming everyone. He noted for the record that the following Town Council members were present.

Council Passes Resolution About Local Government Fund

The Dillon County Council passed a resolution recently asking that the General Assembly increased the allocation to the local government fund.

Councilman Scott Failed To Thank Instrumental Entity In Article

Dear Editor,
On 10/30/14 you published a response from Councilman Archie Scott regarding the Dillon Herald’s article on Wyman-Gordon.

Lake View Town Council Minutes: September 2014

​Mayor Page opened the meeting by welcoming everyone

U.S. Attorney Announces Fair Election Efforts

 United States Attorney Bill Nettles, District of South Carolina  announced that Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA)  Barbara M. Bowens and John Potterfield will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 4, 2014, general elections. 

S.C. Election Commission Advises Voters On Absentee Ballot Procedures

The State Election Commission wants voters to be aware of the procedures and deadlines for voting absentee in the 2014 General Election.

Council Approves First Reading Of Ordinance Relating To Family Child Care Homes

The Dillon County Council approved the first reading of an Ordinance Adopting and Approving Changes to Dillon County Zoning Relating to Family Child Care Homes in RU-Rural/Agriculture District Uses and RS-1 Single Family Residential District Uses.

Council Hears About Need For Youth Center

The Dillon County Council heard from Kenneth L. Smith, president of the Dillon County Boys and Girls Youth Center, on the need for a youth center in Dillon County.