Sources: Spratt Asked To Intervene In Investigation

By BS on August 26th, 2009 at 1:03 am

Spratt is much too smart to get involved with something like this. Keep your eye on the ball: what did Vincent Sheheen have to do with all of this?

By Cheraw Citizen on August 26th, 2009 at 9:11 am

Still a lot of unanswered questions in this investigation. How did Hodge get to stay on as assistant solicitor? Why Rep. Vick was getting money as a consultant of the office. Was Hodge busted in 2006 homosexual sting at Florence rest area? Any allegation you can think of has been mentioned against these politicos in Cheraw.

By chesterfield resident on August 26th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

Word on the street is that Hodge is up to his old tricks again, using Mercy Ministry money to pay contractors for work on his personal property. I’m sure that current board member(Charles) and treasurer(Anderson) certainly have a new system of checks and balances with the account since there has been so much controversy. Yeah right, I forgot, they’re his biggest fans. No way they would question the master himself.

By Hmmm.... on August 26th, 2009 at 5:19 pm

Okay, today at 9:18 a.m., someone asked what Vince (Sheehen) has to do with this. I could swear I read a reference to Sheehen at the end of the article this morning. Perhaps I’m just tired from reading too much.

But let’s see…Palmetto One aloft again…In Hartsville, Bennettsville, Cheraw…Hmm…

There isn’t anything the FEDS could be interested in up here, is there? Hmmm…

Of course, I’m just being silly…this is a lovely town of Christian values and anyone speaking out about Hodge, etc. is just disturbed and angry and most likely criminals themselves, Barbara is just jealous of Hodge, a battle of egos. How dare she cause such division in the community and rock the status quo.

Yep, nothing to see here, folks, move along. Everyone stay “a million miles away”.

By 4 what its worth on August 28th, 2009 at 8:48 am

One can find it hard to believe that John Spratt would get involved in such a localized issue, he has far too much at stake and surely does not have the time to deal with such petty issues. These local boys are on their own and the outcome may not be so pretty. Maybe, just maybe this once, they will realize the limitations of their power, for if they get away with it, it will only make them bolder… bunch of arrogant ***holes.

By Mister Rogers & Misses what is truth on August 28th, 2009 at 6:43 pm

Solicitor Hodge has molested 3 little boys while he was in the scouts. I wish these conflicted and tramatized boys (now men) would come forward so the investigation could have more lead way. I say everyone should post and ask these men to come forward. Also, Hodge has lost a bit of weight and his hair has gotten white. Could it be a little stress, or does his blood disease that he has to travel to Pinehurst every week have something to do with it. I am just telling you WHAT IS TRUTH- this guy is a monster. His cell number hasn’t changed look below and you will find a list of people that you should contact:

All these numbers are personal cell phone numbers, i have more if people really want them.
if your pissed off call these people and complain. ms ellerbe is on here because she is a racist and a filthy liar she doesn’t even live in the district she represents. the phone number probably doesn’t work now because they usually don’t pay the phone bill

jackie ellerbe – 843-287-0359
scott hunter – 843-910-0278
jay hodge – 843-245-8728 or his other cell 843-858-1163
safrona finch – 843-858-0236

that all for now folks. call them, tell them your pissed and they have taken advantage of you. after all they have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

By chesterfield resident on August 30th, 2009 at 11:11 pm

How does Ellerbe maintain her seat? Was she not properly registered to begin with or did she not resign when she moved? Just another one of Hodges’ crew that thinks they can get by with anything. She just thinks she has race on her side, how sad!! What a joke as a representative of the African-American community. She cares about one thing, herself.

I don’t mean to get away from the real issue of this site but Ellerbe is a prime example of the problem here. People elect representatives that have personal agenda’s, not public concerns. Think about your candidate the next time election roles around. Ask questions, demand reasonable answers and hold people accountable.

By Big Bubba on September 2nd, 2009 at 4:53 pm

“Solicitor Hodge has molested 3 little boys while he was in the scouts.”
Is Big Bubba reading this here blog correctly? Ifen someone is making up such a nasty lie on such a “good outstanding citizen” then he oughts to be ashamed of hisself. BUTT!!!Ifen this be true, then this “good outstanding citizen” ain’t so good. He oughts to be locked up and has the key thrown away. Better yet, put his nasty tail in a stockade wheres everyone can walk by and slaps his face. Also, has ya’ll seed the sex offenders website? His smiling face needs to be put there along with the rest of the scoundrels that has molested a child. Ifen there is people that knows of this and let it go, then they is just as guilty. And theys should has the same treatment. My pappy,God rest his soul, is probly rolling in his grave, ifen this true. Other than this how is everyone doing? My hogs is gitten’ bigger and bigger and I has four baby hogs from one of my girl hogs. Big Buck has lost another toof, he is down to three.. Do anyone know of a good dog toof doctor that can makes Big Buck some store bought toofs? Ya’ll know that hog killin’ season is rat around the corner. I feels the cooler days acomin’. I shore would like to has a pig pickin’ but justice has not come to the scoundrels. Well, ya’ll take care. I is—
Big Bubba-the purveyor of truth, justice and hopefully a pig pickin.

By Freddie Guy on September 4th, 2009 at 3:41 pm

Vincent Sheheen was/is not involved. John Spratt is not involved. Folks, do not fall for the old Will Folks (FITSNews) trick of throwing an unrelated name into the mix of the story to implicate that person. It is a great way to add some spice to the story and tear down enemy politicians, but don’t believe the hype!

We all know that Vick’s fingerprints are all over this one, but that is about as high up as it goes.

Fred

By Hmmm... on September 4th, 2009 at 9:45 pm

Look at the entire post of responses. When I 1st read the article, Sheehen’s name was at the end. Someone even asked how he was involved. Later on in the day, Vince’s name was gone. What the heck?

I believe this is pretty much a done deal. We’ve seen all we’re going to see and the Feds have gone home. The FBI probably saw this area for what it is, the setting for a Stephen King novel. Wouldn’t doubt it if they got spooked and ran.

By Hmmm... on September 5th, 2009 at 12:47 pm

Coven indeed. That was another rumor floating around. Believe it or not, people in this county, the fortunate ones anyway, like the status quo. And that includes the good people too.

If you speak out against anyone locally, you’re a Benedict Arnold, so to speak, and making the area look bad. You’re causing trouble. The crime is kept out of the elite neighborhoods so they have no reason to complain. If one of them speaks up, they’re shunned by their own clique until they wake up and realize the less prominent aren’t worth it.

We had someone decent run for mayor. That was Charlie Rose. For all I know, he won, but votes can be fixed, right? Mike Michael ran. He was a decent person. Once again…Has anyone forgotten that Andy Ingram was put out of office ONLY after the Cheraw High students wrote a letter to The Cheraw Chronicle stating that his and others behavior at Taste of Cheraw while under the influence of alchohol was deplorable? Remember Chap Hurst’s letter to the editor stating that it was sickening to see a town official get escorted home by local police after 1 too many? I’m assuming he drove. It’s all right there in the archives, and much more.

Perhaps I’m wrong, and I hope I am, but these folks in Cheraw are untouchable. Destroying the paper trail has proven very effective. One big happy political family around here. They’re better than the Mafia. Gotta give the devil his due, I suppose.

By Cheraw Citizen on September 9th, 2009 at 8:37 am

I believe there are people who have at least woke up and smelled the coffee with politicos and such around here. Kudos to councilman John Melton for standing up and insisting the town council “start moving some dirt” on the wellness center after years of them imposing the hospitality tax on us.

I still want to know if $25 million was not budgeted in with the school district.

Heard drug court may not be around by next year. They are only supposed to recruite nonviolent offenders, yet people should see a list of who’s enrolled. How about taking some money from such programs and making the enrolled donate it to our schools or other local charity instead of it going into the local government pot? The drug court staff is great, in my opinion, but the system itself is faulty.

Also heard Anderson and Hodge have been spotted making appearances at the court. Does Hodge not realize that, like Sanford, most citizens do not want him involved in anything around here anymore? He’s done. Anderson was let go of her position at a local preschool. People don’t trust her either.

We as citizens in Chesterfield County should take a cue from the students and citizens who wrote editorials and voiced the wrongs our local government engages in. We have very little industry left and there are rumors INA is closing soon. If we want to prosper, we need to let ourselves be heard. Stop choosing people based on who someone “grew up and played ball with” and vote based on credentials. This county and state are in dire straits and we’d better start demanding more of our government.

It is also troublesome that we have only one probate judge who’s reputation is, at the least, significantly marred. Attention also needs to be paid to who is listed in the local papers as denied bond or what their crime was and then see who’ let loose back on the streets. The need for informants is understandable, but someone is going overboard in their use of them.

By John Mimms on September 13th, 2009 at 12:44 am

Well,well,well…Mr. Hodge must be feeling the heat. We just got a call from a former victim that was helped by Mercy Ministries. Seems that she has been receiving calls and now a letter from Hodge and the board questioning the monetary support she received. All sorts of claims made in the letter pointing fingers at a former employee. Sorry Jay but no cigar. You can keep trying to start fires around her but your house of cards is beginning to fall in around you. Sorry I can’t be more specific. People with any integrity and dignity are distancing themselves from you as fast as they can, only your illustrious Board (Anderson and Charles)remains by you. You really just don’t get it do you.

By Same thing, different color on September 17th, 2009 at 2:10 pm

It appears that there is little difference between Ms. Ellerbe-Shannon, and “The Good Ole Boys”, she was supposed to oppose while in office. What a farce. She is no different. She lives outside of her district and she is not at all who she presents herself to be.
Her competition for town council should speak to some of her past employers, fellow workers and agencies that had to work with her in any capacity.
Ms. Ellerbe has openly accused a past co-worker for a previous posting on this site. I know that person is innocent of the allegation, as I am aware of the responsible party for the posting. However, since the innocent person was maligned by the indictment, that person may be willing to shed some light on Ms. Ellerbe’s “Internship” for the Masters Degree she so aggressively touts.
Be careful Ms. Ellerbe, you too, have skeletons in your closet. It is imperative not to offend those who know how to open the doors!

By concerned citizen on September 17th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

How true chesterfield resident. I’ve been wondering why nothing has been reported. Just figured that the powers to be had actually put a halt to the investigation and we were going to be back in the same old mess. Noticed that Mercy Ministries hasn’t had a whole lot to say and do in the community lately. I would think now that Hodge could devote all of his time to the mission they would be helping the community more. A friend from a similar agency told me they have tried to refer clients to MM but they are not accepted. The reason is they tell them they have no room in their active shelter but the only person I see out there is their employee. She’s a student at Tech. I guess Hodge needs to keep all the funds to maintain his needs since he lost his state job.

By scaredformyonlife on September 22nd, 2009 at 5:04 pm

I know this is not the place but something has to be done about the local police and sheriff department racing up and down the highway with no regards for anyone’s safety. Can anyone imagine what will happen if an older person or young driver pulls out in front of one of these speed demons?

By you just wait... on September 23rd, 2009 at 4:20 pm

that tank and helicopter combo is going to come in real handy one day if al qaida ever decides to attack chesterfield county.

By Barry Sims on September 24th, 2009 at 9:00 am

It is sad that our state of affairs in this pot hole of a county have come to this. Kinda reminds of you of the Boss Hog era… or little Chicago. I make this statement having no proof of anything, but where there is smoke, there is fire, and boy things have been a smoking like a good Cuban cigar. If only 5% of what is heard on the street, then we do have corruption issues in Chesterfield County. But who is to clean it up? The FBI has supposedly been in the area, SLED reportedly has had a shot at it.. and what have we seen? NOTHING! Nothing other than a few people have “resigned” from positions. So, as we move forward with little change, we the people of this fine county can expect much the same with just a few changes in our personnel. No wonder our unemployment rate is so high and our economy sucks.. who would want to live and work here? If you ain’t in the click, you are out.

By What next? on September 25th, 2009 at 5:47 pm

Well done to the Board of Mercy Ministries and Jay Hodge! You Hired one of our students from NETC. Tell us all, was it her fine Moral reputation (Joke), or was it the NUDE photos of her that have been circulating across our campus for several years?
I am sure she is the PERFECT leader for the abused women who might try to mirror her, as a role model!
You have stated that Mercy Ministries is in dire need of financial support as the agency is broke. Perhaps you can produce a calender of her various “snap-shots”, for the nenefit of the abused women.

By Laura Campbell on September 26th, 2009 at 11:41 am

If Mercy Ministries is seeking to re-establish themselves, they need to be more open about the investigation, if they can. Show us the paperwork!

Patiently waiting to hear the results of the investigation, especially with regard to law enforcement.

Our public servants need to be more transparent and communicate openly with the publc. Kudos to Solicitor Rogers for his commentary in the local paper and Leighton Bell and The Link for covering Town Council and other affairs.

By Laura Campbell on September 28th, 2009 at 11:21 am

In today’s article on this site “Who Be Owing Da Fines,” Robert Cole and Mayor Scott Hunter are listed in the SC Ethics Commission Report as owing money.

Cole owes $100 and Hunter owes $500, according to the list.

The ordinary man would pay the fine or go to jail.

Just one person here stating that I’m tired of our public servants and politicians taking advantage of their positions and believing they’re above the law. I’m especially tired of the social stratification and corruption that plagues this area.

By Carson Leslie on September 28th, 2009 at 8:24 pm

You are right Ms. Bullard, its not over. Their base is being chipped at consistenly and their money streams, power and intimidation methods are slowly eroding. We the people, if we remain diligent in our efforts will have victory over the corruption in our area. It takes patience and persistence. Ms. Bullard I commend you on your efforts and stand that you take and for not letting it fade away. The people who you mention that have come to your aide are to be esteemed as well. They will be your support, they will hold your arms up when you grow tired. You have more support than you realize, so continue your fight.

By Chesterfield native on October 2nd, 2009 at 7:38 pm

Well now, it seems Mr. Hodge has a new best friend. Mitch Sellers. Commonly known to all natives as a drunk and a drug addict who cheated his own Mother out of her home. With the legal help of his best buddy, Jay Hodge.
Not to worry, with luck, Mitch, you may be able to share the same jail cell. Most of us always thought you were a “little Sweet”.
It has been said you can judge a man by the company he keeps. Mr. Hodge seems to have drug abusers, a want to be stripper (who works at PD Outfitter), drunks and thugs as his new best friends!
Can you say pathetic?

By Laura Campbell on October 3rd, 2009 at 5:28 am

Up at 5:00 a.m. Another incident at my home by a man I worked very hard, in conjunction with another family member, to have committed for life. He is a danger to himself & others and has continued, somehow, to run everyone’s show. I guess it pays to have family in law enforcement. The best I could get was drug court. I was even told not to go to the trial. A drug court that has graduated,, from my understanding, a bank robber and his wife, a man cooking up meth, and god only knows who else.

What is going on with this office, the courthouse, MM, and this area in general? Are they the mafia, untouchable? They continue as if it’s water off a duck’s back.

I can only speak for myself, but I will not be leaving my home again, I will not be afraid, and no longer do I have any reservations about standing up to the status quo who continue with this farce that hurts and endangers so many. I’d gladly put it in the local media, but they’re owned. They’re not going to rattle anyone’s cage. They won’t risk the repercutions.

Just know that a good number of us are willing to risk it all, regardless of repercutions and anything else they choose to throw our way.

In closing, I urge the FBI to take into consideration that many of us cannot provide necessary paperwork needed for evidence to prosecute these people if reports aren’t made & the paperwork simply doesn’t exist.

By John Mimms on October 6th, 2009 at 9:11 pm

Wow, did anybody else feel like there’s more to the story than what I read in today’s Link. Sounded to me like Hodge is just up to his old tricks , feeding us all a line of bull. I had several questions left unanswered. Would he really leave Bullard in charge of millions of dollars with no restraints? Why would Michael request, then demand a meeting and then nothing of importance was dicussed with a neutral witness in the room? Anybody with any practical sense can assume that Hodge didn’t record any of that conversation because it would reflect poorly on Mercy Ministries, Hodge and the remaining board members. What did he mean when he said that MM continues to operate? We know for a fact that only Kathrine remains in the shelter and she is an employee. Barbara has had several people that qualify for help call her and say that the Ministry is turning them away. So what is the truth? The headline reads that MM is reviewing grants. Great, but what does that have to do with anything? What we need as a community is to get to the bottom of this controversy and know that an organization established to help people in need is going to remain true to its course. Personnally, I don’t think the present leadership gives a damn about helping people and are more concerned with protecting their image or should I say whatever is left of it.

By former solicitor employee on October 7th, 2009 at 1:33 pm

Lots of closed door meetings to decide who got what treatment. Always a point of discussion around the office. We couldn’t dare discuss openly for fear of loosing our jobs. I hear the same situation still exists. I don’t know when mainstream media is going to cover but I feel like it will be soon. To many people have been questioned and to much information given to keep it under wraps especially when former employee’s are getting thrown under the bus.

By Just asking questions on October 7th, 2009 at 8:29 pm

Just a question:
Shouldn’t the President of a non-profit know how grants work?
Clearly, Mr. Hodge and the governing body of Mercy Ministries do not have a clue, judging by the head lines in out biased newspaper!

By Laura Campbell on October 8th, 2009 at 10:48 pm

If our local mainstream media cannot take the time, or have the time, to interview or consult victims of political abuse & manipulation, by all respective individuals & offices, concerning this investigation, then citizens of Chesterfield & other counties need to press Main Stream Media to cover it.

If the SC FBI is unable, due to lack of evidence or otherwise, to make any arrests, then they need to refer people, or people refer themselves, up the chain of command.

If SLED is overwhelmed by SC’s political issues & respective individuals & agencies, then, after asking them for assistance, in writing or otherwise, people need to document it & move up the chain of command.

That is, if Chesterfield County & surrounding area citizens care to prosper & rid themselves of the scourge of political corruption & its fallout; the serious issues of poverty, struggling schools, the continuous rise of crimes in child abuse & respective sex crimes, environmental issues, egocentric cultural boundaries, a neglected animal population, mediocre health care for many, the prevalence of abuse of dangerous drugs such as crack, meth, heroin, LSD and their accessibility, poor mental health care facilities, and related problems.

By So funny on October 18th, 2009 at 7:47 pm

This whole thread has become laughable. It’s good that you people have a place to vent your frustrations though. Do any of you even know how bad will rogers beat jay erving in the last election? Nothing is going to change at the solicitor’s office because Darlington county voters are the only ones who ever show signs of independent thought and don’t just vote for whatever democrat chesterfield and marlboro puts on the ballot.

If you are really a former employee by the way, why do you have to “read between the lines” to figure out the problems with the old system, shouldn’t you already know what problems the old system had?

By Laura Campbell on October 24th, 2009 at 4:15 pm

So funny,

I don’t know how things work in Darlington, but if it’s better than in Cfld/Marlboro counties, thank goodness for it.

Bottom line is I don’t trust any of these folks involved with this scandal & Mercy Ministries, on either side, & if many people relying on these folks for help had not been hurt so miserably, it would be laughable.

I attempted to address my issue 9 years ago through ALL respective agencies & individuals. I received no financial aid from MM. There was more of an interest in what I knew than what I was trying to accomplish.

Simply put, there is now a child without a father, a Desert Storm Vet & soldier for 9 years is in prison, as he should be due to the deterioration of his mental capacities, but a permanent medical facility would have been preferable, & I am financially in dire straits. However, I will recover financially. The other we will cope with for the rest of our lives.

Is it true that Spratt comes here once a month to talk with constituents? That’s been spoken by a couple of people. If he does, I hope he is listening & not doing damage control for respective individuals.

To those in MM & other agencies, I would hope they can get their acts together & actually assist those in need & do their jobs instead of arguing. As of present, they have received a slap on the wrist while others went to jail.

Waiting to see what happens. I hope to see it work out like it did in another part of the state, with every politico & law enforcement officer who is guilty going off in handcuffs. I hope to watch it unfold on TV & read about it on FITS & in the papers.

By Laura on October 27th, 2009 at 4:30 pm

Fine & good, but who, what, & how does this entitlement end? These folks don’t care about what anyone says, only what they will have to answer for or not answer for. They’ve been reprimanded & given special treatment for decades.

I’ve learned the hard way if anything is going to change, one had best be prepared to write a stack of letters, donate some time to their own personal investigating, & develop some nerves of steel. Not to mention be able to stand the flack from everyone that will come their way. This is a tightknit community. They’re not going to prosecute their own, especially if it works for them.

By HighSchoolChum on October 27th, 2009 at 6:27 pm

Hey, I just checked out this site and found out my old high school playmate, “Barb” Bullard is involved. By the way, “Barb” was not short for Barbara, but barbiturate. She took so many pills, it explains what’s going on here! Watch out everyone, she’s a tough one. If things don’t go her way, be careful! You might want to give her a call at 921-0051. See ya, “Barb”.

By Laura on October 27th, 2009 at 8:11 pm

Dr. Know, are you the same person who armchair psychoanalyzed Bullard on another article by discussing her medical history with another individual?

If not, ignore my comment.

However, if “this woman” is referring to me, I’ve learned to help myself first & go outside of this community to other respective agencies if anything is to be accomplished.

I really do believe many individuals like the community this way & this issue is laughable to them. They are the ones who are in need of more help than me or anyone else.

If you are referring to me, as your post is directly below mine, you should know that I stopped caring what certain respective individuals to this issue thought or were saying a long time ago.

By justanobserver of da observer on October 28th, 2009 at 7:07 am

Justanobserver…how bold you are. I know Mr. Michael and while ALL have closet items, including yourself and thats putting it mildly, I think I would direct my “barbs” at someone else. This gentleman is a lawman in one of the strongest legal agencies in the area…he too would have the capacity to request information of postings on this site. While your brain is obviously smaller than some of your other body parts, I think if I were you, I would dig deep within and muster up enough common sense to withstand posting here in the tone that you have previously. Mr. Michael has nuts of steel, and while some in your clan may find that arousing, it is a trait of determination and boldness.. the very thing that many of our lands past heroes possessed. A trait that allows a hunter to stalk his prey without reservation and to turn it into a tasty meal. Mr. Michael, if you are in fact an investigator for Solicitor Rogers, then my hats off to you and him. Our community will soon be a better place because of people like you both.

By Laura on October 28th, 2009 at 4:25 pm

One thing is for certain and that is Jr Joyner and Eric Rowell are not two discontented ex-employees that helped provide unsubstantiated information to a blogger and the FBI that played a huge role in this federal investigation that isn’t going to turn out the way they assumed it would. Even if that were the case, I’m sure their role is nothing a newborn baby or a Winston Churchill quote won’t remedy once that timeframe approaches.

By Laura Campbell on October 28th, 2009 at 5:10 pm

I’ll just go back to using my full name. I thought people had tired of the nonsensical tactics on this site.

Anyway, did not post at 4:25 & know nothing of Joyner or Rowell’s reputations or roles.

I will agree that this investigation will probably not turn out the way anyone legitimately trying to clean up this town thought it would. However, if they believed it’d be simply the same old, same old, then they were probably correct.

I simply challenge anyone who thinks this issue is a joke & that this area is such a fine place, politically, religously, or otherwise, to not complain if you ever find yourself on the bad side of things. People have risked a lot to get rid of the political rubbish around here, basically alone, while most others have laughed at their expense.

By Laura Campbell on October 29th, 2009 at 3:22 pm

If someone does not know or care, don’t bother commenting. Had you lost as much as some & dealt with certain individuals involved, you wouldn’t consider this such a spoof.

I know a 9-year-old little girl who would not consider this a spoof. I also know of a much younger little boy who certainly wonders where his mother went. An older woman is wondering exactly what happened to her uncle who died in Cfld County jail in 1972. One father & one mother is in prison for being involved with some of these folks at the heart of this investigation, who used them & then tossed them aside like trash. Sure, they deserved prison. But so do some other folks. I hope to see it happen.

Criminals should not be allowed to enforce the law. And why keep mentioning the Michaels? To my knowledge, they haven’t done anything comparable to what other respective individuals have done.

By Laura on November 3rd, 2009 at 8:55 am

I’m just thankful to Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that Jr. Joyner and Eric Rowell are as innocent as they come, and have no motive whatsoever despite being the first two employees fired.

By Laura on November 5th, 2009 at 5:27 pm

I can’t speak for anyone but myself, however Barbara Bullard is a kind, loving, beautiful, thoughtful, not to mention classy human being that has served this community more than the majority.

Just because her name is being mentioned among others such as Michael, Joyner, and Rowell does not mean she is guilty like “others.”

By former solicitor employee on November 12th, 2009 at 5:42 pm

I was told that Finch was telling everyone, in church none the less, that she had decided not to go back to work at the solicitor’s office. She couldn’t be happier right now. Just wait till the FBI gets finished ripping holes in your lame coverup you and Hodge have been working on. You’re so stupid you can’t even see what he’s getting ready to do to you. Don’t you know you are his fall guy just like his boyfriend is going to take the wrap for other things. You both are letting your hero worship, and I use that term very loosely, misguide your common sense. Oh yeah, anyone that has worked around the two of you knows common sense isn’t something either of you are blessed with.

By 2 cents on November 13th, 2009 at 6:19 pm

Individuals in this community need not be upset by the current investigation & actions of others, be it the accused or accusers.

I grew up here, from a poor family that was plagued with poverty, abuse of every kind, and I am well aware that this investigation is not the only thing that has poisoned this “lovely” town for decades, if not centuries. If you want to place blame on anything, place in on the mentality of many citizens who feel they are entitled to so very much, be it money, social standing, immunity from the law, or embarassment that comes with the exposure of their actions.

I have lived here & I have lived & visited many other areas, some worse, but some much better.

Had the citizens in positions to monitor, speak out, & do something about what was happening here locally done that a long time ago, perhaps the issues would have been resolved a long time ago.

Now it’s wonderful that this is a great area for people of means. For those of limited means, living in this area can be quite the challenge, to say the least. Read the above article, what does it state about this investigation? “One of the more luridly bizarre in SC history”. Even FITS won’t report on it anymore.

This investigation is certainly not the only poison in this area. Look up the statistics on drug abuse, child abuse, criminal domestic violence, how our schools compare with others nationally, where we stand economically, etc.

This area, nor any other, is meant to be a haven for a select few to prosper & live contentedly in. People have been talking locally for a long time about how politically corrupt this area is. Someone should have done something a long time ago. They did not, because they were content & comfortable.

I know very little about this investigation, but I don’t think citizens would overwhelmingly post on this site if there were not some truth to what they’re saying or if someone had done more than sweep everything under the rug a long time ago.

A closet can only hold so many skeletons. The proverbial closet is beyond full & now everything is spilling out for the world to see. We are in the information age, for one thing. Add to that the fact that people everywhere are sick to death of seeing our elected leaders behave in ways unbecoming to even animals.

It’s hardly just a local issue, SC has been embarassed by scandal after scandal recently and in the past. There’s nothing left now except for the crying and, hopefully, resolution of these issues. It’s terrible that so many people have suffered, but that’s what happens when serious issues are ignored for so long. Do like so many are having to do, both accused & accusers, and deal with it the best you can. That’s the advice I’ve been given my entire life by people who could address these issues & bring about positive change but did not.

By Yet Another Observer on November 16th, 2009 at 8:41 am

To “Another Observer”, the spin within your post indicates that you are much more than an observer. Your relationship with the accused is closer than that of someone on the outside looking in. Furthermore, you use the term “entitlements” very loosely, which further indicates your mindset. One must remember what is important in this drama as a whole.. and that is that whatever any of us thinks will have nothing to do with the facts that will be forthcoming, if indeed there are any. Unless you are privy to those facts and unless you are on the inside, then, your comments are the same as mine… mindless ramblings on a website that we post our feelings to relieve ourselves of frustration all the while hiding behind our cowardly false names.

By Lane Simpson on November 18th, 2009 at 9:01 pm

Thats not the only news circulating at Bojangles, per the reqular attendees at this infamous gathering spot, the accussed is getting ready to stick to one of his own. When will these people learn.

By really? on November 19th, 2009 at 7:39 am

It appears the politicians in this community just don’t get it.
In the mist of this huge alledged corruption case involving the
ex-solicitor and Cheraw Police, one of the town council memebers who risides outside of her district dares to challenge the outcome of the race.
Get a grip! If the woman will lie about where she lives, do you really trust her to represent you in a time of need?
Also, she has the stupidity to question who turned over the information that her water usage? Hellooooooo….it is not HIPPA!!
No wonder this area is quickly becoming the joke of the PEE Dee Region!

By chesterfield resident on November 19th, 2009 at 4:26 pm

Just spend some time browsing the other current events posted by FITS on his site and see how much activity is being generated with comments. This scandal by far has the most activity. Any rational person can deduce that somethings not right around here. Like someone said above, the people who could make a difference don’t get involved because they have the money to play the game when one of their own needs the help from the corrupt system. What a wonderful country America, a country for people of privilege. Kinda sounds like what our forefathers were trying to get away from.

By hwy 9 traveler on November 19th, 2009 at 6:44 pm

Laura, you must be a really close friend to Hodge or are you Overcashs’ alter ego? I assume ya’ll use playful names around the house. Who else would try to drag Ervin into any of this, especially since you claim that it was you who defeated him instead of current solicitor Rogers. One things for certain in all of this, you will never be solicitor again. You’ve made a joke of our county and district and now I’m sure you’re running that womens shelter in the ground. You may be living proof that STD’s really do cause brain damage.

By Begging for a change on November 20th, 2009 at 6:23 pm

After perusing the other posts related to the disgraced ex-solicitor and the comments also associated with his illustrious, handpicked local government officials, it seems Ms. Shannon’s name has appeared in SEVERAL questionable incidents.
A little advice to Mr. Wallace: start digging and find out about the “Internship” mentioned on another post. It sounded like she might have more to hide than just where she actually lives.
Do you really want someone who would lie so openly, about large and small details, to represent your district?