Community Watchdog Articles

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  Disabled Community Frustrated By Pool Access Delays

  Disabled rights activists are frustrated by yet another extension of a deadline for pool owners to comply with an ADA requirement. A South Carolina Congressman spearheaded an effort to get the extension.    

  05/25/2012 9:11 PM
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  UPDATE: Juvenile Suspects Identified in Pool Vandalism

  Vandalism forced the city of Hendersonville to drain Patton Pool days before its scheduled opening. Firefighters were on scene Wednesday, using hoses and hydrants to refill the 500,000 gallon pool.

  05/24/2012 12:07 PM
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  Pacolet Man Charged In Multi-County Grave Theft Spree

  A Pacolet man faces numerous charges in three counties in connection to a spree of thefts at cemeteries and churches. Police say Michael Shane Hill, 33, went to great lengths to disguise vases stolen from graves. 

  05/17/2012 8:14 PM
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  Cherokee County 911 Dispatchers Struggling With Warrant Requests

  Cherokee County 911 says it is struggling to meet the demands of law enforcement who rely on dispatchers to search for outstanding warrants during traffic stops. Watch Chris Cato's story here.

  05/16/2012 8:23 PM
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  DHEC Releases Name Of Restaurant In E. Coli Investigation; No Connection Found

  The state Department of Health and Environmental Control says El Mexicano #6 on East Main Street in Spartanburg has voluntarily agreed to release its name to the public. 

  05/16/2012 7:48 PM
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  UPDATE: Pickens County And School District Suing City Of Clemson

  Pickens County and the School District of Pickens County are plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the City of Clemson concerning the alleged misuse of surplus revenue.

  05/16/2012 10:25 AM
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  Council Member Calls For Investigation Of Council Members' Expenses

  A Greenwood County council member is calling for an investigation into money received by other council members. The officials spent more than $147,000 over a two and a half year period and did not have to provide receipts or document how the money was spent.

  05/15/2012 8:15 PM
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  Ruling Leaves Incumbents Unchallenged and Some Races Vacant

  A ruling by the SC Supreme Court leaves many incumbents unchallenged and some races vacant in the June primary elections. On Tuesday, lawmakers will discuss an emergency measure in hopes of restoring disqualified candidates to the ballot.

  05/07/2012 6:51 PM

• Police: Con Artist Scammed Roofing Company, Homeowners

  Pacolet Police and the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office have issued arrest warrants for a man who they say scammed a local roofing company and its customers out of thousands of dollars.

  04/26/2012 8:22 PM
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  Moving Violations: Rise In Mopeds Creates Confusion Over Laws

  Some officials say any moped you see on the street is in violation of the law. But no one knows the law - not even police.

  04/26/2012 5:45 PM