Category: Government

Government news at the state and local levels

S.C. Supreme Court Reinstates Conviction Of Bentley Collins

The South Carolina Supreme Court has reinstated the conviction of Bentley Collins, who “was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and three counts of owning a dangerous animal causing injury to a person after a ten-year-old boy was killed and partially eaten by his dogs, most of whom were pitbull mixes.”

Council Approves Changeorders For Justice Center

The Dillon County Council approved $22,260.07 in change orders for the Dillon County Justice Center in a 4-3 vote at a recent meeting.

County Council News Briefs

Brief news from the Dillon County Council

City Approves Funding For Council For Aging

The Dillon City Council approved $4,567.50 for the Dillon County Council For The Aging’s nutrition program.

Council Approves Tanker

The Dillon County Council approved the purchase of a tanker for the Oak Grove (Station 9) Fire Department.

Councilman Scott Concerned About Bringing All Levels Of Jobs To County

Dillon County Councilman Archie Scott said that he is concerned about bringing jobs of all levels to Dillon County.

City Parks Are Topic At Dillon Council Meeting

The city parks in Dillon were a topic at recent meetings of the Dillon City Council. There are four city parks in Dillon – Elizabeth Lane, Eighth Avenue, Maple, and West Calhoun.

Dillon City Council News Briefs

News items of interest from Dillon City Council

Council For The Aging Seeking Funding Help

The Dillon County Council for the Aging has requested matching funds from the City of Dillon.

Municipal Golf Course Is Topic At City Council Meeting

The City of Dillon Municipal Golf Course was discussed at the Dillon City Council meeting recently.