By Betsy Finklea

Clay Young is returning to Dillon County as county administrator. The Dillon County Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday afternoon to offer him a contract.

Young, who was not in attendance at the meeting, accepted the offer, and on Wednesday afternoon, Young signed a contract to return to Dillon County. Young previously served as Dillon County Administrator for approximately 7 1/2 years having left in October 2008. He is currently serving as county administrator in Kershaw County.

Young is expected to start work on January 24th. The Herald will have further details in the Thursday, December 30th issue.