Major Hulon became Dillon County’s first new sheriff in 21 years after he defeated petition candidate Douglas “Humbunny” Pernell after Tuesday’s general election.

The Francis Marion University Department of Political Science and Geography will present “Beyond November 4: Challenges and Opportunities Facing the Next President” at 4 p.m. Thursday in Lowrimore Auditorium on the FMU campus.

Although the presidential race is on the radar screen, the hot topic in Dillon County is the sheriff’s race.

What’s expected to be a record voter turnout is likely to be slowed even more in South Carolina by three constitutional amendment questions on the ballot.

Being the next sheriff of Dillon County is a life-long dream for one candidate. For the other, it’s a chance to continue to serve the county that’s the only home he’s ever known.

Dillon County Chief Deputy Sheriff Douglas Pernell’s name will appear on November’s ballot as petition candidate against Major Hulon, who won the Democratic primary election for Dillon County sheriff.