Dillon County First Steps announces the 6th Annual Business Fundraiser Honorary Chairs.
The Honorary Chairs will serve as a professional motivator to help generate funds to help Early Childhood Education in Dillon County.
They  are proud of the excellent, dedicated, and outstanding citizens who support Early Childhood Education to prepare our young citizens 0-5 to enter 1st grade ready to succeed.

Honorary Chairs
Dr. Flossie Bartell, Bartell Funeral Home
The Honorable Nancy Brigman, Mayor, Town of Latta
The Honorable Todd Davis, Mayor, City of Dillon
Bishop Michael Goings, Outreach Family Fellowship
The Honorable Major Hulon, Dillon County Sheriff
Mrs. Debbie Locklair, Administrator, McLeod-Dillon
Ms. Alicia Morrison, Parent & Author
Mr. E. Leroy “Toy” Nettles, Jr., Pee Dee Electric Cooperative
Mr. D. Ray Rogers II, Superintendent, Dillon School District Four
Mr. Richard Schafer, Chair, Dillon County Board of Education,
The Honorable Robert Archie Scott, Chair, Dillon County Council

The mandate is for First Steps to get our young citizens ready for 1st grade with a strong educational foundation.
According to Big Facts on South Carolina’s Smallest Children Seven Truths about School Readiness, “Investments pay off. Investments in early years make economic sense in the long term, both for the child and the public.
For every $1.00 invested in quality early interventions, $12.00 in savings is reaped through lower retention, remediation, and special services costs.” (adv.)