Welcome To The Official Website of Dillon County, SC Government
Recreation – Tourism – Community
Welcome to the Dillon County, S.C. Government website. Located along I-95 in northeastern South Carolina and bordering North Carolina, Dillon County is a great place to raise a family or start a business. The beauty of our County is only surpassed by the friendliness of our people. Our more than 250 County employees stand ready to assist you whether you’re a native, a newcomer, or just visiting our lovely part of the world. Welcome to Dillon County!
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Upcoming Public Meetings. Find information about public meetings concerning issues that affect you. You can also check out what’s on tap for Dillon County Council and various County committees. (Council Meets 4TH Wednesday at 5:00 PM)
2024 Dillon County Council Meeting Schedule
January 1, 2024
Farmers Market Has Permanent Home
According to the USDA, “Farmers markets have become a critical ingredient to our nation’s economy, food systems, and communities. Connecting rural to urban, farmer to consumer, and fresh ingredients to our diets, farmers markets are becoming economic and community...
Equus Announces Sale of I-95 Inland Port
DILLON COUNTY, SC – February 3, 2022 – Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. (“Equus”), one of the nation’s leading developers and private real estate investment managers, announced the sale of 95 Inland Port Logistics Center, a 373,100 square foot warehouse logistics facility...
2024 Dillon County Government Holiday Schedule
January 1, 2024
Finklea & Moody Elected County Council Chair and Vice-Chair
Councilman T.F. “Buzzy” Finklea, Jr. was elected chairman, and Councilman Harold Moody was elected vice-chairman of the Dillon County Council at a recent meeting. This is the only vote of council taken by secret ballot. Chairman was the first to be taken up. Finklea...
Rep. Hayes Announces $5.2 Million For Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements
Rep. Jackie Hayes has announced that Dillon County will be getting $5.2 million for stormwater infrastructure improvements in Dillon County and the City of Dillon. The South Carolina Office of Resilience’s (SCOR) Disaster Recovery Office (DRO) Community Development...
Druscilla Blakely, Clerk To Council
Dillon County Administration
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org
County Council Meetings
Dillon County Council meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month beginning at 5 p.m. unless otherwise changed due to holidays. From time to time, Council approves a special called meeting. All special called meetings will be advertised in the local press and will also be posted on the County website and at the County Administration Building and Council Chambers.
2024 Dillon County Council Regular Called Meeting Schedule
Council Meets 4th Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
County Council Meeting Place
County Council holds all meetings unless specified otherwise at the Dillon County Administration Building, Council Chambers, 109 S 3rd Avenue, Dillon, SC 29536
Requests To Address County Council
Should any person, group or organization request to be heard upon any matter at a regular or special meeting of Council, such person, group or organization shall submit a written request to the Chairman of County Council to place such matter on the agenda for the meeting at least seven (7) days prior to the date set for such meeting. The request shall specifically state the reason for the appearance.
The written request should be sent by USPS mail, hand delivered, or faxed to the Clerk to County Council. To make a request or for more information contact:
Druscilla Blakely, Clerk to Council
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org
2024 Council Agendas & Minutes
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 24, 2024 |
Agenda |
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February 6, 2024 Agenda Minutes
2023 Council Agendas & Minutes
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
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January 3, 2023 |
Agenda | |
| January 11, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 20, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 25, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 22, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 23, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 26, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 9, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 16, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 24, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 28, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 7, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 26, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 11, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 17, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 23, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 29, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 27, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 2, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 10, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 20, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 25, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 9, 2023 | Agenda | Minutes |
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November 15, 2023 |
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December 13, 2023 |
Agenda |
Minutes |
2022 Council Agendas & Minutes
| Date | Agenda | Minutes |
| January 26, 2022 | Agenda (PDF) | Minutes |
| February 1, 2022 (Called) | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 9, 2022 (Called) | Agenda | Minutes |
| February 23, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 23, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 19, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| April 27, 2022 | Minutes | |
| May 25, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| June 22, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 20, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 27, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 16, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| August 24, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 15, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 28, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 5, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| October 26, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 9, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| November 16, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 5, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
| December 14, 2022 | Agenda | Minutes |
For agendas and minutes prior to 2022 you can click on the link below and go to the Dillon County Council Agendas & Minutes Archive Page.
The Dillon County Council has the power to create Boards and Commissions that assist the Council and staff with work important to the citizens of Dillon County. Dillon County Council appoints members of each Board or Commission. Many Boards, Commissions, or Committees are created so that each of the 7 Council members appoint a member so that each of the 7 Districts of the County are represented. Each Board, Commission, or Committee has its own mission, rules, and regulations as set and approved by County Council.
The current Boards & Commission are:
- Dillon County Airport Commission
- Dillon County Library Board of Trustees
- Dillon County Planning Commission
- Dillon County Zoning Board of Appeals
- Dillon County Public-Private Economic Development Partnership Board
- Dillon County Transportation Committee
- Dillon County Conversation District
Interested In Serving On A County Board, Commission or Committee?
Any citizen of Dillon County can request and apply to serve on any of the Boards, Commissions, or Committees. County Council has final say on those selected for each vacancy, but all applications will be reviewed and considered. If interested in serving on one of the Dillon County Boards, Commissions, or Committees contact your Council member or the Clerk To Council at:
Druscilla Blakely, Clerk To Council
Dillon County Administration
109 S 3rd Avenue
P.O Box 449
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: (843) 774-1401
Fax: (843) 774-1443
Email: dblakely@dilloncountysc.org
County Council Member Contact Information
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District 1 707 Curry Street |
District 2 301 Horseshoe Drive
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District 3 2552 Harlee Bridge Rd |
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District 4 PO Box 173 |
District 5 1948 Hwy 301 N
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District 6 945 W Calhoun St Ext
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District 7 1101 East Harrison St |
District 1
Jamal Campbell,
Vice-Chairman
707 Curry Street
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: 910-644-2893
Emails
jamal_campbell24@yahoo.com
jcampbell@dilloncountysc.org
District 5
Kenny Cook Jr.
1948 Hwy 301 N
Dillon, SC 29536
Phone: 843-610-9780
Email:
kcook@dilloncountysc.org
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District 2
Dennis Townsend
301 Horseshoe Drive
Lake View, SC 29563
Phone: 843-621-4478
Emails:
dennistownsend@bellsouth.net
dtownsend@dilloncountysc.org
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District 3
Detrice Dawkins,
Council Chairwoman
2552 Harlee Bridge Rd
Hamer, SC 29547
Phone:843-617-3425
Emails:
tricedawkins@yahoo.com
dmdawkins@dilloncountysc.org
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District 4
T. F. Finklea
PO Box 173
Latta, SC 29565
Phone: 843-752-5017
Cell: 843-632-1266
Emails:
dccbuzzyfinklea@gmail.com
tffinklea@dilloncountysc.org
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