Dillon County

K-12 Education
Dillon County has two school districts with each of the towns in the County serving as the major population centers for each – Dillon, Latta, and Lake View. Dillon School District Three in Latta operates Latta High School, Latta Middle School, and Latta Elementary.

Dillon School District Four has an enrollment of approximately 4100 students and operates a total of eight schools.

• Dillon School District Three
• Dillon School District Four

K-12 Private Schools

Dillon Christian School
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Dillon County residents also have access to private school within the County – Dillon Christian School serving grades K-12 is accredited by the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA) and offers a private, Christian school alternative from Pre-K to 12th grade. DCS has an enrollment of 360 and offers numerous programs, activities, and sports with a Christian focus.

Dillon County operates two K-12 school districts and provides quality vocational and workforce training through the South Carolina Technical College System. In addition, Dillon County residents and companies have access to several nearby colleges and universities.

South Carolina Technical College System
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Comprised of 16 colleges located strategically across the state and two internationally-renowned statewide programs: readySC™ and Apprenticeship Carolina™, the SC Technical College System is dedicated to furthering economic and workforce development in South Carolina.

Dillon County business, industry, and residents are served primarily by Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw, SC but two other technical colleges – Florence-Darlington Technical College and Horry-Georgetown Technical College are within an hour’s drive of the County.  Expertise and programs from all 16 technical colleges in the state are available to support your business or industry.

As the state’s largest higher education system, the SC Technical System serves more than a quarter million South Carolinians each year and educates more of our state’s undergraduates than all the other public higher education institutions combined.

Dedicated to making a quality higher education both accessible and affordable, the System plays a key role in educating and training South Carolina’s workforce for the in-demand, high-skilled jobs of today and tomorrow. In addition, the System’s internationally-recognized statewide programs – readySC and Apprenticeship Carolina – work to attract new companies to the state as well as provide comprehensive workforce solutions to ensure they stay and grow here.

By making a quality higher education accessible, affordable and relevant to the people of South Carolina, the SC Technical College System is preparing our state’s workforce for the jobs of today and the careers of tomorrow.

readySC™ Workforce Training
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As an integral part of the SC Technical College System, readySC™ works together with the 16 technical colleges to prepare South Carolina’s workforce to meet the needs of your company.

Established in 1961, readySC™ is one of the oldest and most experienced workforce training programs in the United States. readySC™ is ready to bring this experience and expertise to work for your company.

• We are ready to quickly and successfully start up your new facility.
• We are ready to help you seamlessly expand your existing facility.
• We are ready to discover the skills, knowledge and abilities needed at your facility.
• We are ready to design new and innovative training solutions customized specifically for your needs.
• We are ready to respond to your time frames and deadlines no matter how tight.
• We are ready to deliver world-class training and project management.

readySC™ sums up perfectly our message to companies that are considering a relocation or expansion in South Carolina.

• Learn more about readySC™ Services: www.readysc.org/our-services.html
• Learn more about readySC™ Industries Served: www.readysc.org/industries-served.html
• readySC™ Testimonials: www.readysc.org/testimonials.html

Apprenticeship Carolina
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Apprenticeship Carolina™, a division of the SC Technical College System, works to ensure all employers in South Carolina have access to the information and technical assistance they need to create demand-driven registered apprenticeship programs. At no cost to the employer, apprenticeship consultants are available to guide companies through the registered apprenticeship development process from initial information to full recognition in the national Registered Apprenticeship System.

Apprenticeship Carolina Testimonials: www.apprenticeshipcarolina.com/testimonials.html

Colleges & Universities
There are several outstanding 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities within a short drive of Dillon County.

Northeastern Technical College
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Dillon County residents and existing business and industry receive workforce training and 2-year and vocational educational resources through Northeastern Technical College. Northeast Tech serves a three-county region that includes Dillon, Chesterfield, and Marlboro counties.

Most of Dillon County’s business and industry utilize the workforce training programs offered by Dillon County and its sister program – readySC which provides customized workforce training programs for new and existing industry. Northeast Tech’s main campus is in Cheraw, SC but the school operates a satellite campus in Dillon.

Northeastern Technical College’s Dillon Campus doubled in size in 2010 with the completion of the 200 building. This new wing houses two classrooms, a large computer lab, and a state-of-the-art biology lab. Students interested in pursuing programs, such as nursing, which require biology labs, can now take these classes at the Dillon campus. The Dillon campus offers both distant learning and traditional classes and can be utilized by local business and industry for workforce training.

Northeastern Technical College is a post-secondary institution which is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates.

Northeastern Technical College is one of the 16 technical colleges that make up the SC Technical College System, an organization that contributes billions annually to South Carolina’s economy

Northeastern Technical College, a member of the South Carolina Technical and Comprehensive Education System, is an accredited post-secondary institution which grants associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates and is supported by county, state, federal, and student revenues. NETC enrolls approximately 2,700 – 2,800 college credit students and 3,700 – 5,500 continuing education students annually.

Coker College
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Coker College is located in the Hartsville, a 1996 All-America City. It is a private, four-year, coeducational, comprehensive liberal arts college founded in 1908. Enrollment for Coker College is approximately 600 students.

The Coker Cobras compete in NCAA Division II sports. The sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis, and golf for men; basketball, cross country, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball for women. Along with the athletic teams for men and women, there are over 30 different clubs and organizations from social to academic to community service. Students are encouraged to get involved and with all that’s available, there is no excuse not to. Coker is committed to fostering great leaders and helping its students give back to the community.

More than $4.0 million is awarded annually in scholarships and grants, in addition to federal and state grants. Academic, athletic, talent, and need-based scholarships are available for all students.

Coker College provides courses for students to earn a Bachelor degree in 30 different majors.  Course work also includes 9 areas of teacher certification and 22 minors. Coker College offers courses for day students as well as adults trying to earn their degree at night.

The Center for International and Experimental Education helps students to find internships and suitable locations for study abroad. For more information, please feel free to visit Coker College.

There are several other major colleges and universities in South Carolina where residents of Dillon County receive in-state tuition. These schools include:

Colleges and universities within a 2-hour drive of Dillon County include:

Francis Marion University
Florence, SC
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University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
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Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC
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The Citadel
Charleston, SC
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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
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Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, SC
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  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

     February 6, 2024      Agenda  Minutes

2023 Council Agendas & Minutes

2022 Council Agendas & 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.

• Agendas and Minutes Archive

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