July 29, 2009
Two men arrested in Dillon County shooting
Two Latta men have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a man injured Wednesday, Dillon County Sheriff’s Capt. Cliff Arnette said.
July 28, 2009
Dillon County women sentenced for insurance fraud
Two Dillon County women were sentenced Tuesday for insurance fraud.
Dillon County officials discuss rebuilding JV Martin
Education officials are discussing how to turn a South Carolina middle school that’s been a symbol of the nation’s education construction problems into a prototype for success.
July 27, 2009
Ousted administrator’s firing upheld by Dillon County Council
Dillon County Council members voted Monday night to uphold their decision to fire Dillon County Administrator Charles Curry.
July 24, 2009
Dillon boy sentenced for sister’s shooting
An 11-year-old Dillon boy who shot his sister in the face has been sentenced to seven months probation as punishment for the incident, 4th Circuit Deputy Solicitor Kernard Redmond said.
July 22, 2009
Ousted administrator’s public hearing set, guidelines announced
Dillon County Council members voted Wednesday to hold the public meeting Monday that will affirm or reverse their June 16 decision to terminate Dillon County Administrator Charles Curry.
July 21, 2009
Suspect arrested in Dillon County shooting
Dillon County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a suspect in a shooting last month that sent one person to the hospital.
July 20, 2009
Ousted Dillon County administrator’s job hinges on hearing outcome
Dillon County Council and ousted county administrator Charles Curry have agreed to let the final decision on Curry’s employment be made at a public hearing at 6 p.m. July 27 at the Dillon County Courthouse.
July 17, 2009
Public hearing date set for ousted Dillon County administrator
Dillon County Council held a special meeting Friday afternoon to clarify and announce the date of the public hearing for ousted Dillon County Administrator Charles Curry.
Dillon County Council to hold special meeting Friday
Council will discuss embattled county administrator
July 15, 2009
Suspended Dillon County administrator shows up for work
Dillon County Administrator Charles Curry reported for work at 8:27 a.m. Wednesday despite having been suspended Tuesday by Dillon County Council. Curry said he was told by county attorney Dan Shine council didn’t have the authority under state law to suspend him.
July 14, 2009
Curry refuses to leave post as Dillon County Administrator
Terminated Dillon County Adminstrator Charles Curry is refusing to leave his administrator’s office despite Dillon County Council suspending him Tuesday and banning him from entering the office.
Former rival for sheriff becomes sheriff’s right-hand man
One of Dillon County Sheriff Major Hulon’s former rivals recently became his second in command after Hulon promoted his captain to chief deputy this month.
Dillon student to judge Wal-Mart writing contest
The South Carolina teen whose letter to Congress brought national attention to her dilapidated school will help choose the winners of a Wal-Mart writing contest for needy schools.
July 09, 2009
Stimulus funds lead to local employment for some
Two Dillon County residents are learning what life is like for Dillon County Sheriff’s deputies through a once in a life time summer job experience funded by federal stimulus money.
