Get Ahead: Cast Your Vote Early for the 2024 General Election
COLUMBIA, S.C. (October 17, 2024) – With early voting just a few days away, the South Carolina State Election Commission (SEC) is encouraging registered voters to make their mark ahead…
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$1.5 Million Check Presented To County For New Emergency Operations Center
By Betsy Finklea Senator Kent Williams and Representative Jackie Hayes presented the Dillon County Council with a $1.5 million check this morning for a new Emergency Operations Center. Representative Jackie…
Marcus McGirt Elected Latta Town Administrator
By Betsy Finklea Marcus McGirt was elected as the Latta Town Administrator at the Latta Town Council meeting on Thursday night. Council member Lizzie Crawford made the motion, which was…
Public Meeting Held On Stormwater Upgrades For Riverdale Community
Representatives from Weston and Sampson and the South Carolina Office of Resilience held a public meeting at the Dillon County Council office about the construction of stormwater upgrades planned for…
Latta Town Administrator Turns In Resignation Effective October 10, 2024
By Betsy Finklea Town of Latta Administrator Daniel Mack Rogers has confirmed to The Dillon County News, LLC, that he has turned in a letter of resignation as town administrator…
VIDEO: Dillon County Council Meeting, September 25, 2024
Dillon County Council September 25, 2024 Meeting
Dillon County Council Agenda For September 25th Announced
DILLON COUNTY COUNCIL 109 SOUTH THIRD AVENUE DILLON SC 29536 REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 5:00 PM _____________________________ 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge Of Allegiance 3. Invocation 4. Approval…
2024 Constitutional Amendment Question to Appear on November Ballot
COLUMBIA, SC (August 12, 2024) – The following constitutional amendment question will appear on all ballots in the November 5, 2024 General Election. Please read over the question so you…
City of Dillon Addressing Mosquito Problem Caused By Storm
By Betsy Finklea Anytime there are large amounts of rain from a storm such as Tropical Storm Debby, mosquitoes inevitably become an issue. City Manager Glen Wagner said the next…
Dillon City Council Discusses Tropical Storm Debby
By Betsy Finklea Tropical Storm Debby was one of the topics of conversation at the Dillon City Council meeting on Monday night. Mayor Tally McColl used his mayor’s report to…
VIDEO: Dillon City Council Meeting, August 12, 2024
VIDEO: Dillon City Council Meeting, August 12, 2024
County Offering Free Sand At All Three Municipalities
The County of Dillon has procured a limited number of sandbags in preparation for Hurricane Debby. These sandbags along with sand are available at the following locations. City of Dillon…
Free Sand Available For Dillon Citizens For Sandbags
Sand is available at the City of Dillon Maintenance Shop at 500 S. 1st Ave. for citizens. Bags are available as of now.
Dillon Mayor Signs Farmers Market Week Proclamation
FARMERS MARKET WEEK PROCLAMATION Mayor Tally McColl signs the 2024 Farmers Market Week proclamation for the Dillon Farmers Market. Pictured with Mayor McColl are Johnnie Luehrs and Pat Laird. Assisting…
Several Council Members and Clerk to Council Graduate from Institute of Government
Several Dillon County Council members and the Clerk to Council graduated from the Institute of Government for County Officials and were recognized at the South Carolina Association of Counties Annual…
Town of Lake View Budget Includes Tax Increase, But No Fee Increases
The Town of Lake View passed a balanced budget on June 6, 2024 for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2025. The budget…
New County Park In Floyd Dale Coming Along
The new County Park under construction in Floyd Dale is coming along. PHOTO GALLERY Photos by Johnnie Daniels/The Dillon County News, LLC Click to enlarge the photo.