Dillon County Receives Clean Opinion On Audit
By Betsy Finklea The Dillon County Council received a clean, unmodified opinion on their 2023 audit report recently. Auditor William Hancock of The Brittingham Group made the presentation. The auditor…
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S.C. Expands Property Tax Exemption For Disabled Veterans
Disabled veterans can now obtain a South Carolina Property Tax exemption on real estate from the year in which they became disabled. The exemption was expanded by legislation signed by…
Dillon Mayor Attends Local Elected Leaders Summit on Flooding and Sea Level Rise In Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC — May 23, 2024 — This week the American Flood Coalition (AFC) hosted its Local Elected Leaders Summit on Flooding and Sea Level Rise in Washington, D.C. AFC…
Don’t Miss Out: Register Now for June Primaries
COLUMBIA, S.C. (May 8, 2024) – The State Election Commission (SEC) is reminding voters to make sure they are registered to vote in the upcoming Statewide Primaries on Tuesday, June…
Former Mayor Berry Announces SC Senate 30 Run
Rodney Berry announces his run for SC District Senate 30. Berry has a litany of experience in many diverse areas that he believes will lift the traditionally distressed District 30…
Druscilla Blakely Honored
Druscilla Blakely, the interim clerk to the Dillon County Council, was honored at their April meeting for her hard work, dedication, and consistently going above and beyond the call of…
DCP3 Ambassador Program Highlights The Keys To Economic Development
By Betsy Finklea The second session of the DCP3 2024 Economic Development Ambassador Program was held at the City of Dillon Wellness Center on April 17th. Mayor’s Remarks City of…
City Of Dillon Splash Pad To Open First Weekend In May
The City of Dillon’s splash pad will open the first weekend in May, according to Dillon City Manager Glen Wagner.
City Of Dillon Police Department Expected To Be Completed By June 28th
By Betsy Finklea The renovations for the new City of Dillon Police Department are coming along and are expected to be completed by mid-summer. City of Dillon Police Chief David…
The Truth About What Dillon County Council Members Can And Cannot Do
The public often has a misconception about what Dillon County Council members can and cannot do and what they have authority over. Often what people think and what the truth…
City Of Dillon Working To Improve Website
By Betsy Finklea Dillon City Manager Glen Wagner reported that Tina Scott had been working hard on the City of Dillon’s website. She has been adding special events and information…
Dillon Mayor Proclaims National Donate Life Month
City of Dillon Mayor Tally McColl signed a proclamation designating April as National Donate Life Month. Sally Harrison, a 3-year post kidney transplant recipient representing Donate Life, spoke at the…
City Gets Approval For Silver Sneakers Program
By Betsy Finklea The City of Dillon Wellness Center recently received approval to be part of the Silver Sneakers Program for senior citizens, according to Dillon City Manager Glen Wagner….
City Hosts Another Successful ‘Eats On The Streets’
The City of Dillon hosted another successful “Eats On The Street” on April 10th. There was an array of food to enjoy. Some vendors even sold out. The next “Eats…
Dillon Mayor Proclaims Child Abuse Prevention Month
Dillon Mayor Tally McColl proclaimed the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month a gathering on Friday, April 5th, at the Dillon County Courthouse hosted by the Guardian ad…
Buzzy Finklea Seeking Re-Election To Dillon County Council District Four Seat
T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea is seeking re-election to the Dillon County Council as the representative for Dillon County Council District Four. Finklea is a lifelong resident of Latta. He has a…
Several File To Run For Office
Filing closed on Monday, April 1st at noon, and several people filed to run for office in various elections.Sheriff Filing for Sheriff on the Republican ticket was Garrett Byrd, a…
Dillon Mayor To Sign Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation On April 5th
City of Dillon Mayor Tally McColl will sign a proclamation on April 5th at 11:00 a.m. on the steps of the Dillon County Courthouse proclaiming April as Child Abuse Prevention…