Former Solicitor’s Office Shot Up

By OhNoNotAgain on December 3rd, 2009 at 9:52 am

You know, linking back to relavent things is always nice. But the “they can’t count” reference just stretches way beyond any reasonableness.
It’s crazy what’s going on there, though. No doubt.

Wrote in one of the posted, appropriate linked stories — “I used to live in Cheraw a long time ago. Believed in Jay Hodge and believe it or not, he ran against a boob of a solicitor that truly had to go. But Hodge didn’t make all the changes promised.
“I knew Barbara Bullard and Safrona Finch and a couple of others mentioned in all this.
“Based on what B.B. did then, based on how Jay Hodge turned out right before I moved away, I’d put my money on Barbara. Shame too. Really had hopes for Jay.”

By Sad, Sad, Sad on December 3rd, 2009 at 3:52 pm

It’s gotten really ugly up here. D.C. Justice needs to come on down to this crazy town cause it’s corrupt to the bone.

I’m afraid someone is really going to get hurt, as in murdered, as one poster said, “Thrown in the Pee Dee River wearing concrete boots”. The river and local swamp here need to be dredged.

Oh, and Sheehen lost my vote and some others’ votes regarding this. He was called to help on this and basically ignored the call. Same with Spratt. Stewart lost respect because he had to know about this & lots of other issues in this past concerning this area. After all, he’s from here.

By Sad, Sad, Sad on December 3rd, 2009 at 10:23 pm

The problem was the FBI was called & nothing happened, years ago. People climbed the chain of command ladder.

Besides, FBI has one of their own in law enforcement here. Wonder if that’s posing a problem.

Bad thing about it is funds are pretty far down the list on what people should be worried about. Read the posts and accusations.

I did not accuse/would not know, but a child sexual abuse allegation was outright placed with the official’s name on one post. That would qualify as slander and FBI, I would imagine, could subpoena that.

I’m beginning to wonder if the ones in law enforcement are the bad guys. Yes, some need to go, no question, but I could see someone in law enforcement knowing things, but be unable to do anything about it because a certain someone has money and ties to cover it up. Perhaps they beat the crap out of the guy, people felt sorry for the poor little rich boy, and the cops end up looking like the bad guys. This entire thing is mindboggling.

By LOL on December 4th, 2009 at 9:31 am

Well it couldn’t have happen to a nicer guy.. hell, he probably staged it himself to draw pity.

By Sad, Sad, Sad on December 5th, 2009 at 4:49 pm

I fully disagree with you there, Fred. The accused people in this have not relented one bit. There will be no real justice here. Maybe 1 or 2 people sit in a federal prison for awhile, but look at the charges. The official ones, on paper. All it addresses is money, misuse of funds.

Now the same damned person that is accused of this has also been accused of molesting boy scouts. I didn’t make the accusation, I don’t know if it’s true or false, but it’s there. It was posted on another article on this site. That’s one hell of an accusation, but no word of it.

This surprises me none at all. I, however, will continue to push for justice actively concerning these folks, through legal means, of course, and for the addressing of the truly important issues here. Money is at the bottom of the list. Apparently, Fred, you have not dealt with these folks or lost, really lost, anything due to their actions or been harrassed or threatened. Perhaps if you did you’d feel differently.

By Sad, Sad, Sad on December 7th, 2009 at 12:31 pm

P.S. Meant to add that one local paper’s explanation of their lack of coverage concerning certain individuals is, and this was stated to me personally, their fear of being sued. I can accept that, even though I’d do differently. Put it under the editorials and list no specific names, if nothing else.

By CherawChat on December 8th, 2009 at 7:22 am

Stay tuned to CherawChat.com

By Another Opinion on December 8th, 2009 at 7:30 pm

Well, well. Another great day in this lovely area. A C’fld Deputy arrested for meth-related charges and local schools received a series of bomb threats.

Lovely. What a great area, no wonder it’s booming and have all the serious issues like child abuse, heavy drug abuse and sells, rape, murder, and the likes under control.

I pray, literally & honestly, for God to deliver me from this area. I’m not joking. I pray to financially be able to move, soon, so very soon. I would not recommend this area to a cockroach. Though cockroaches and the like seem to thrive here. Sure other states and areas have their issues and problems, but dear God what is wrong with SC? What is so very wrong with Chesterfield County? I must say there is plenty of religion here but very little of anything resembling kindness, decency, honesty, brotherly love, and the likes. Especially tolerance. You know, what Christ really taught and believed in.

If folks want to attack me for what I’ve posted, fine, but I’m not the only one saying it.

By Tell The Truth on December 11th, 2009 at 7:40 am

Another Opinion!

No attack on your post from me. I totally agree with everythng that you have said including to be delivered from this place. There are some wonderful people here, BUT the corrupt is about to take over. If you dare name one that is corrupt and someone has them for a friend, then you are the culprit. A lot of back scratching is going on. There are a lot of people with the same opinion as yours. Pick me up on your way out of town.

By JUST 4 YOUR 411 on December 14th, 2009 at 7:48 pm

CNN was in town about the recession and the good food at the Palmetto Room!(Thats where they ate.) Join Ali Velshi as he boards the CNN Express to explore the resourcefulness of the American people. Sorry no reporting the scandals in Chesterfield County! Oops CNN you missed a good story right under your nose!!!

By Deep Throat on December 15th, 2009 at 2:45 pm

I have had an interesting couple of days but really feel like my efforts will pay off. News bus was in Cheraw and on a whim, i drove over from “marlboro” and stopped by and got the opportunity to speak with some very nice people and while they’re questions of me pertained mostly about the economy, they did ask if there was anything of interest going on in the area.. two hours later i emerged from a very deep conversation with an organization that could send tremors around America. Sometimes we place our confidence in people or agencies who fail us or let us down, but if you keep pushing forward sooner or later, you’ll stumble on someone who can help. It’s in their hands now and if all goes as discussed.. it will get interesting.

By Deep Throat on December 15th, 2009 at 3:35 pm

I have had an interesting couple of days but really feel like my efforts will pay off. News bus was in Cheraw and on a whim, i drove over from “marlboro” and stopped by and got the opportunity to speak with some very nice people and while they’re questions of me pertained mostly about the economy, they did ask if there was anything of interest going on in the area.. two hours later i emerged from a very deep conversation with an organization that could send tremors around America. Sometimes we place our confidence in people or agencies who fail us or let us down, but if you keep pushing forward sooner or later, you’ll stumble on someone who can help. It’s in their hands now and if all goes as discussed.. it will get interesting.

By Another Opinion on December 16th, 2009 at 1:53 pm

They have listened. They are waiting. I would imagine when the FEDS tell you to shut up, you do it. Just my opinion, but I’d suggest everybody bunker down. This things gonna take a long time. Or will it? Or maybe the FEDS have left. Maybe they don’t care what goes on here. Or maybe they’re giving people enough rope to hang themselves. Maybe they’ve planted some agents around here. Maybe they’re symapathetic to law enforcement and our officials. Maybe they’re waiting on more folks to come foward. Who really knows?

Have I gotten it about right about what spins around in the heads of those accused? Must be hell to think about this several times a day, not knowing what will happen, covering up things, hoping folks won’t talk, wondering. Glad I’m not in their position.

By too funny on December 18th, 2009 at 5:03 pm

Has everyone forgot about how kenny was f***ing his employee in the worthless check unit and his wife (now ex-wife) came into the solicitor’s office kicking and screaming throwing s**t at him and the girl (who is also married)? It was truly I sight to be seen. The Cheraw PD had to come escort her out. This is what kind of people y’all are dealing with.

By Another Opinion on December 19th, 2009 at 12:42 pm

Had not heard about the above, but I’m not dealing with sh*t around here anymore. Drama is a thing to be appreciated but this is pure and simply sad and disturbing. I believe farce is the word that would apply here.

I’ve one thing on my mind: RELOCATION. Unless I’ve died and gone to hell and Chesterfield County is it and I just don’t know it yet. It would qualify. Seriously, the cops cooking meth thing was the icing on the cake.

By Another Opinion on December 21st, 2009 at 12:34 pm

I think most of the ugly stuff written about folks here, including the comments about people’s kids and families and vicious personal attacks come mostly from one person. They are juvenile and suggest someone immature.

If I were that person I would try to realize that Hodge’s office was shot up, people have been threatened, and most don’t take personal attacks, especially on their families, lightly.

I heard the school bomb threat was also against the courthouse and one person’s family specifically. It’s a shame because they have a small child. Whatever issues folks have with others should not involve attacks on people’s families. This is just another example of how dangerous and serious this all is. There are some seriously dangerous folks retaliating and at the heart of this investigation. Folks may think this is humorous but I’m sure not laughing. No one in this county should be.

This is what happens when political corruption on a level such as this occurs and law enforcement and officials over them are thugs and criminals.

By Obese Observer on December 22nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm

Heard that… seems that the “accused” are starting to turn on each other now. More on that later.

By Tell The Truth on December 23rd, 2009 at 7:48 am

Obtuse Observer:

You said it well. I was going to sumbit a blog on the same thoughts. You do not have to be an insider around here to hear this type of gossip. Is the blog that “too funny” submitted true? Could be-may not be, I do not know. I would hate for the innocent family members to read this. I am sorry that this family has been discussed like this IF THEY ARE INNOCENT. I will say this, there are a lot of issues in this county that needs to be addressed. You have heard of the “trickle down” effect. I wonder if the there was a “trickle up” effect, just who would be involved. When the number of people have the same issues, to discuss, that has appeared on this Fits News article, one has to think that “where there is smoke there must be fire.”

By Another Opinion on December 23rd, 2009 at 10:59 am

More than smoke. We’ve got a full-blown bonfire going.

Think about it. The bomb threat to schools and courthouse last week was supposedly directed at a top law enforcement official and his family. That’s what I was told. Then Hodge’s office. Someone on another article openly accused him of molesting boy scouts. On and on.

If nothing else, do you know what it takes to get FEDS to investigate a small town like this and its officials? Yeah, this county is on fire.

By Just Saying on December 26th, 2009 at 9:45 am

Was at my grandpa’s yesterday on Third Street and saw one of the people mentioned on this website at the home of another who grandpa says use to be a lawyer, but not around here. Grandpa mumbled that they “must be running together now”, he went on to tell me the story behind both of them. He also told me about this website and so I spent two hours reading and am now disgusted. If a percentage of it is true, its enough to warrant some house cleaning. But its like grandpa says, most of these people are too well connected and will probably never see anything come from the investigations, if in fact there are any. It is enough to make me ashamed to tell anyone I’m from this town… I can’t wait to get back to Colorado and be far removed from the arm pit of the south.

By Another Opinion on December 27th, 2009 at 7:19 pm

Thank goodness for the good people here and there are some.

I firmly believe if this area could return in a bigger way to agriculture and attracting more of the fine arts, plus put in a movie theatre, skating rink, some kid’s things, this area could be up and doing alright. It could use a big dose of tolerance as well.

I must admit I have a place in my heart for this area, from many of its citizens to the land itself. I hope to see change.

By Cheraw native on January 5th, 2010 at 7:52 pm

Sorry, I forgot to mention some more dead weight lifted from around the good citizens of our county, Safrona Finch. She is no longer getting that freebie of a paycheck that shes been drawing for some time now. Guess all those stories she spread about going back to work really weren’t true. Oh well, I’m sure she’ll land on her feet especially with her network of friends like Hodge, Anderson,and Charles. For all I know, she’s probably been employed by Hodge to work for Mercy Ministries. She’s certainly experienced in spending someone else’s money, namely money set up to help people of this county.

By Cheraw native on January 6th, 2010 at 12:03 pm

Pageland native…I don’t think she would qualify for another “loan” from Carolina Bank. Besides, from what I hear, she’s pretty much worn out her welcome with everybody from Pageland all the way to Dillon. I’m sure Hodge wants to keep her close to him, he needs to keep her on his side because she did so much “dirty” work for him and he needs to keep coaching and practicing with her on what to say to the FBI. The fact that she has a hard time getting along with people because of her abrassive personality doesn’t help either.

By hwy 9 traveler on January 6th, 2010 at 12:27 pm

Pageland native…I’m sure the she would not qualify for another “loan” from Carolina Bank like the last time she was an employee. Besides, Hodge is keeping her close to him coaching and practicing their stories for when the Feds come. I’m sure he’s convinced his board members at Mercy Ministries that she would be an asset to them and put her on the payroll since she lost her paycheck according to a post above. She’s really worn out her welocme with most people. I guess her charming personality and strong work ethic she exhibited will with the solicitor’s office isn’t going to pay off for her. That last statement was made with a strong hint of sarcasim. She graduated from the Jay Hodge school of taking credit from others hard work just like the master himself does.

By Darkness Will Come To Light on January 7th, 2010 at 12:18 pm

I submitted my comments and got a message that my comment is awaiting moderation. Are you fair? Do you publish comments that are from a different viewpoint or is this just a “SMEAR SITE”?? If I see my comments posted, I will know….I hope I this is truly a fair site.

By Darkness Will Come To Light on January 7th, 2010 at 4:11 pm

Thanks for the compliment of calling me Rev! I am just a good spiritual christian that believes strongly in prayer and justice “Mr. or Ms. Pageland Native”. Perhaps it is time for you to pull your head out of the sand. There is a motive behind the attacks on Safrona. To say that there isn’t a hidden agenda, is a lie in itself. Perhaps you are not the one that wants her job, however, you may be jealous of the job she did. Check with some of the parents that had children in hopeless situations that have turned their lives around because of her intercession. To belittle her position is comparable to saying a good preacher only works three hours a week. You really are clueless. I know for a fact that my preacher puts in more hours than the majority of people with secular jobs. Safrona put in hours that were way beyond the call of duty. This does not include the hours of prayer for the young people in trouble.

Perhaps, if one of these young people had been your child, you would have prayed for a person such as Safrona Finch that was not just doing a job, but looking for alternatives, showing love and mercy, not seeing a hopeless situation, but looking for a window of hope. Perhaps she drove a van that you would not have been caught dead driving, but she believes in making a difference in the lives of children and she would have driven a rusty old truck if she could spare a young person and turn their life around.

She has sown a seed of hope in the lives of many. Sure some seed may have been eaten by the enemy, but most of her seed was sown on very fertile gound and is now producing good fruit. What about you? You are sowing seeds of discord, evil, gossip, lies and negative thoughts and deeds. She will reap hope for the seeds of hope she has sown. What do you think you will be reaping????? May God have mercy on you!

By Light Will Expose Darkness on January 7th, 2010 at 5:14 pm

to: Darkness Will Come To Light,

Mighty profound observation you have there.. and as for people using pseudonyms.. did you not just do the same thing yourself? And why? Because you are not so sure that the accused is innocent are you? But anyway, it is clear that you have fallen victim to the propaganda that the accused(s) camp is putting out. So be it, whomever you are. You can hide behind the curtain of religion if you want, but it ain’t gonna keep’em out of jail.

By Darkness Will Come To Light on January 7th, 2010 at 6:08 pm

Please accept my sympathy for your personal loss. I sense your extreme bitterness. Bitterness is like a cancer in your heart that can destroy you. The only cure is forgiveness. Please pray every day that God will teach you to forgive.

Let me give you a word of caution. If you know something first hand (seeing or hearing it yourself)it is fact. If you repeat information that you have only heard or read from another, there is a strong possibility that it could be fiction. Sharing negative information whether fact or fiction is gossip. Gossip is a sin. People have tried to share gossip with me. As they start saying the things they have heard or made up, I stop them by grasping their hand and say let’s say no more … instead let’s pray about it. Reluctantly, they went through the motions of praying but they were not happy about it and never came to me again with gossip because they did not want to pray … they wanted to gossip … to destroy someone (murder by tongue). The answer to rid yourself of this sin is prayer. You ask God to change you, to open your eyes and your heart about the situation. I repeat this only because it is critical to you. Again,ask HIM to teach you to forgive.

If you are called as a witness, then of course you must tell the UNBIASED truth. If you need someone to vent your frustrations or just to listen, talk to God. HE can handle it and you will not be guilty of destruction by your tongue. The only thing we are required to do is pray for our enemy … those that persecute us and to love them as ourselves. HE will fight your battles.

The tongue can be a wicked thing. The Bible tells us that we can use it to speak life or death. What if you discover there is very little truth in the things that have been said, you have killed (destroyed)reputations, names, relationships and in some cases families by your words. Again, you are guilty of murder. Their life has been taken away because of what you have said. The Bible tells us that the tongue is like a two-edge sword. Do not let your tongue cut you off from God. Remember one thing, Jesus can resurrect the dead. He is the restorer of life. The righteous(the forgiven)shall rise and be restored. You will find examples of this all through the Bible.

By Kershaw Street Native on January 7th, 2010 at 9:46 pm

Things are really starting to get heated on this here website again. I know one thing, where there’s smoke, there’s fire, why else would people keep leaving comments after all this time. I have another question too for Darkness, when is the last time you saw Mr. Hodge in a church on Sunday morning? I might not be a preacher like you but I know my bible too and Mr. Hodge has done his best to cause conflict among the people of this county, like Isiah 19:2 says, And I will set the Egyptians against the Egyptians, and they shall fight every one against his brother, and every one against his neighbor, city against city, and kingdom against kingdom.

By Been There on January 8th, 2010 at 8:23 am

Darkness:

You are very blinded and naive or involved with the alleged. The word of the Bible is true and should be accepted with awe and wonder. As stated above “where there is smoke there is fire.” As a victim myself of being molested, as a child by a homosexual pedophile, there is a shame involved. This shame is produced by the thoughts of how a vile human garbage chose to please himself and leave a child feeling full of guilt over a very un-natural wicked sex act. Most violated people are too ashamed to share this act. If Mr. Hodges is guilty of this, I really have no idea of guilt or innocence, then I hope that one brave person will come forth and state the facts. Then others may come forth and then we will get to see his face on the SC Sex Offender website. As far as real names not being used, do not be dumb enough to think that retribution will not occur. As far as the FBI investigating these blogs, there is no reason to unless a threat is made and then they should be investigated. Enough said from me.

By Darkness Will Come To Light on January 8th, 2010 at 10:52 am

To: In The Know – If you go back and read what you have submitted, you will find that you have admitted to gossip. You are repeating what you or someone else heard from a co-worker. You do not even know if this is true unless you are the co-worker. Unless you were on the Presbyterian Board or the Boy Scout Council, you most likely do not have all the facts regarding the transition from one church to another. Here is another fact for you, the dinners held by Mr. Hodge were being held before he ever became a solicitor. Did you ever think to ask if parents were involved with these dinners? Did you ever think to ask if some may have helped pay for the food? Mr. Hodge opened his home freely and unconditionally. Oh you are so quick to judge. Maybe you should be JUDGE THINKS HE KNOWS.

I have not been to Safrona’s home and so I have not seen any renovations or silver. In my experience, one invites close friends into their home. If you have been there and seen these things then I can only guess that you were once a friend that has now become a vindictive and/or jealous enemy. If you were not a close friend, then you either have privy to invoices and cancelled checks proving your accusations (which would place you in that office as a co-worker)or you are just spreading gossip that may not be true at all. If you have facts or proof, save it for a courtroom. If not, you could be guilty of slander which is against the law and a SIN.

As for sainthood, according to the Bible all that have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are saints. So you see, you can become a saint too. Just repent of your sins, ask Jesus to be the Lord of your life.

By Been There on January 8th, 2010 at 11:29 am

Darkness Will Come To Light:

I am not angry, hurt or bitter, it is something that I have accepted that occured due to the vile nature of such mentally unstable people. It was not aimed at me personally. The act was to satisfy a “sick mind” that craved such needs. There is forgiveness and then there is justice. I did not accuse Mr. Hodge. I am just stating, as others, that “where there is smoke, there is a fire.” This type of adverse sexual behavior needs to be addressed swiftly and justly; either by psychiatric care or imprisonment for the crime against the very core of nature and the God of our creation. Too many innocent children have been abused and left to deal with it alone. I have not referred to you as a preacher or anything else. You are just another person venting your thoughts. I will give you a thought-I have seen so many, like yourself, brow beat people with the word of God to appease themselves and flaunt their knowledge of the inspired word of God. I have also seen the victim of such browbeating turn away from our Creator and Father and refused a relationship with Him. So as you address issues and “toss out” scripture–be sure that you are doing it as God inspires you.

By Laura Campbell on January 8th, 2010 at 1:16 pm

You left the fate of your abuser in God’s hands? Well, let’s just shut down the entire justice system and let folks rape kids, murder, whatever it is they’d like to do and just pray. Let’s build more prisons and hospitals while we’re at it, because with your approach, they’ll be needed.

Besides, it’s not what Jesus, since you mention him, ultimately did anyway. He went into the temple and angrily addressed the corrupt leaders. He turned over tables. He got thrown into jail. He was nailed to a tree. He thought it was that important.

While I do not plan on any violent action, I will address this through the legal system. Two kids don’t have a mother or father because of corrupt individuals in local government. Doing nothing is not an option.

By Darkness Will Come To Light on January 8th, 2010 at 2:56 pm

Laura Campbell – I did not say that the abuser was not punished. I am saying that I prayed for God to take care of it and I let go of it instead of allowing it to eat at me and turn me into a bitter person. The system will work if you will allow it to work. You cannot be the victim, the judge, jury and carry out the sentence as well.

As for as Jesus getting angry at the temple, you need to read that story again. There were theives set up in the church, exchanging money with the people for less that its true value so that the people could pay their tithes and offerings (the 10 percent that belongs to the Lord). He was mad because the people were being cheated in the house of God.

You also missed the whole purpose of Jesus’s death and resurrection. He died that ALL might be saved. The first person in heaven was the theif that was beside him on the cross. GOD’S love and mercy is just that great.

As for as I know,the main parties being condemned so much on this site are not responsible for taking a mother or father away from their children. Neither have I heard of a mother or father losing their lives because of any of these individuals. That does not validate or negate your accusation. It just means, I do not have first-hand knowledge of any such charges and to discuss this would be gossip.

I commend you for not planning any violent action and your plan to allow the system to work in your situation. Thus said, I assume you will no longer contaminate the case with postings on this site that might prove
to be prejudicial to your case. I commend your wisdom.

By Darkness Will Come To Light on January 8th, 2010 at 3:47 pm

Private Eyes – I feel quite sure you have never laid eyes on me … nor I you. You see, I don’t know a lot of people that Safrona of Jay know. I have never moved in the same circles. My political experience ended in 1971 while working for a state elected official. It was in that person’s office that I heard the elected official joke about some of the nasty and wrong things that he took part in to destroy another candidate. Never would I have suspected such underhanded acts to be done by a candidate that I supported and believed in with my whole heart. That was the end of politics for me.

I am glad you have enjoyed the scriptures. God tells us that HIS WORD will not come back void. Perhaps I will hear from you someday how some of it touched your heart and changed your life. Working in the ministry has allowed me to rejoice when hearts and lives have been changed.

As far as my pseudonym – you seemed to be enjoying the anonymity so I thought I would give it a try…it is quite entertaining. As for as propaganda … I hear the pot calling the kettle black. Of one thing I am sure, I am a light in the darkness. That is what each of us should try to be. To become a light, you must draw closer to the SON. A light does not have to speak, but shine and the things hidden in the dark will be revealed.

By Private Eyes on January 8th, 2010 at 5:19 pm

To Darkness Will Come To Light,

WTF? Sounds like you be needing some celebrity rehab cause of some of the things you saying. I don’t know how they do things on the east side of Chesterfield, but down here when people start talking like you are, men in white suits show up. By the way, whatever you’re smoking… its working. Your plan to posts your religious ramblings on this blog are only enciting responses. If you think for a moment you’ll silence people, you are badly mistaken. You are only giving reason for more to watch and post. It is obvious that you are not working (wonder why), because of the amount of time you are spending on this website. So my suggestion, for what its worth, is to maybe hit the unemployment line. So long.

By Private Eyes on January 8th, 2010 at 7:18 pm

To Darkness Will Come To Light,

Speaking of grandmas, If I remember correctly, it was your grandmother that had an affair with the preacher, and oh yes… the SON was shining back then. Anyway enough on that subject, let the dead rest. You appear to have a great deal of confidence in yourself so that tells us a few things about you and from the content of your posts, you have a certain level of intelligence or either somebody is telling you what to post, in which case I take back the confidence comment. One more thing, I think its great that you and my mother have been friends for years, but wait a minute, how could that be? My mother has been dead for over 3 years now. Oh yeah, tell your daughter I can’t make it tonight, I’m on call. MMLA.. just in case you don’t know that is, its an acronym for Make Me Laugh A**hole.

By Private Eyes on January 8th, 2010 at 7:41 pm

Well, it never ceases to amaze me at the minute level of intelligence displayed on this blog. While I fought against my inner self to withhold any comment, I can no longer resist. I will say this, there is certainly an amount of truth to some of the comments made on this blog, otherwise, the FBI would not be wasting their valuable time to pursue an investigation, given the huge amount of crime we have in our nation. Secondly, it never fails.. the persons against whom an investigation is conducted usually put up a screen to take the attention away from themselves, furthermore, they will say anything to enrage the accusers or anyone cooperating in an investigation in an effort to make them “slip up” or “out” some information, IE: the “Darkness Will Come To Light” author. It is their thought process that by doing so, it will throw the “feds” off their trail. Anyone with an ounce of intelligence knows that only works in the movies. To Private Eyes, don’t engage conversation with “Darkness Will Come To Light”, rise above it. If they find out who you are, you’ll be subjected to their vicious attacks on yourself, your family and anything your’e associated with, believe me, I know, my friend is battling a similar situation in Lamar with people of the same mentality. Their adversary had been in power for years and done much of anything they desired. Only one day his manipulations were tried on a worthy opponent, and then a battle ensued and while my good friend is being subjected to childish and questionable actions from the adversary, it will be through his persistence that will bring, if I may use the expression, “will bring darkness to light”. I know the inter workings of matters surrounding the subjects of these posts and you can rest assured, their spirits will be quietened very soon.

By Darkness Will Come To Light on January 8th, 2010 at 8:30 pm

Let me think … is it love, mercy or forgiveness that will turn people away from the Lord? NO NOT THAT. Perhaps it is truth or justice? NOT THAT … if they are honest with themselves. Perhaps those being accused are not the only ones being investigated. Oh be careful little mouths what you say and tread softly little fingers on that keyboard.

By Suddenly Sassy on January 9th, 2010 at 7:54 am

Well “Darkness Will Come To Light”, let me get this straight, you’re saying that you and yours are doing some investigating? Interesting. Thanks for the enlightenment… ladies and gentlemen, the source of this breaking news comes to you direct from Jackson Road, Chesterfield, SC. I encourage as many people as possible to continue to post on this blog, cause the more “Darkness Will Come To Light” talks, the more obvious she becomes.

By Darkness Will Come To Light on January 11th, 2010 at 1:16 pm

Just keep on stirring and cooking. You should be super chefs at cooking up stuff by now. You know if you cook stuff too long it tends to burn. By the way Sassy, I live no where near Jackson Road or Chesterfield. I am living in temporary quarters while I am doing what I have to do. Are you getting paranoid or something? The Lord’s work keeps me quite busy.

By Darkness Will Come To Light on January 12th, 2010 at 9:36 am

Don’t live here …went home to be with my family. Interim. No idea how long I will be here. Have lots of friends here but nothing is as great as family.

By Charlie Baskins on January 12th, 2010 at 6:54 pm

okay!

Reverend Dianna Charles can kiss my white ass. If there is anyone that deserves to be fudgepacked by Jay Hodge it is her. Only while Jackie Ellerbe video tapes it. What is really amusing is that people constantly slandar individuals on here, who are irrivellant to the investigation. The facts are that everyone in leadership here suck at their jobs. You have Cpt. Keith Thomas knocking up half-nigger chicks who sell and distribute his crack for him. Also, the Chief of police isn’t much to brag on either. He sleeps around for favors as well. We can’t forget the 4th circuit group…. Hodge is a piece of shit, that packs the fudge with fudgefatass Rev. Charles. He also gives legal advice to sluts, whores, and hoes whom uses people for anything that benefits themselves. I am so sick of the faggots here too. Why don’t you all just pack up your shit and move to San Fran. No one wants you here, in fact why don’t all you high school graduates only club, trying to be high class get a damn life. I love to see all these low shit people, trying to be high class. Half you bounce checks all the time, can’t pay your damn bills. Laura Campbell you should start your own blog, that would be awesome.

later —

By Oh My!!!!! on January 13th, 2010 at 7:31 am

I do appreciate this blog site regardless of the correctness in accusations. But, I must admit that the blog that was entered yesterday, at 6:54 p.m.is too much. Sure we are all entitled to our thoughts and ideas, right or wrong. However,for someone to write such a foul languaged blog, he/she must be very illiterate or using someone else’s name to make vile statements, regardless of correctiveness or accuracy. This crude type of entry does take the spotlight off of the subject at hand. I probably should not have stooped “so low” as to even respond to such trash, but this has to be stated.

By Darkness Will Come To Light on January 13th, 2010 at 9:44 am

Baskins – no class whatsoever. Who could take anyone serious that uses such vile language. I’ve always been told that use of such language is a sign of ignorance. While this has been entertaining for a time, I am bored and moving on to other things. Be sure that “Darkness Will Come To Light” and some are going to be surprised by the turn of events.

By Just A Thought on January 14th, 2010 at 9:43 am

BEST POEM IN THE WORLD

I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven’s door,
Not by the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or its decor.

But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp–
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics and the trash.

There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice.
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice.

Herb, who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibly well.

I nudged Jesus, ‘What’s the deal?
I would love to hear Your take.
How’d all these sinners get up here?
God must’ve made a mistake.

‘And why is everyone so quiet,
So somber – give me a clue.’
‘Hush, child,’ He said, ‘they’re all in shock.
No one thought they’d be seeing you.’

JUDGE NOT!!

Remember…Just going to church doesn’t make you a
Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.

Every saint has a PAST…
Every sinner has a FUTURE!

By in the know on January 14th, 2010 at 7:49 pm

Darkness, put down the pipe and step away. You truly don’t believe that Hodge will come out of this smelling like a rose do you? If so, then you have been smoking to long. If nothing else good comes of this whole mess it will be that his reputation is ruined around this district. Wait and see how his political allies begin to distance themselves from him. Just like “another opinion” said above, the only ones that are hanging on are ones that have something to hide in all of this.

Be careful getting to involved with him. His promises of greater things to come will never be. How has your blonde house mother been treating you lately?

By Charlie Baskins on January 17th, 2010 at 5:28 pm

I can’t help but notice of the comments that everyone condemns my free speech. Well, I have you all know I don’t give a shit. I say what is the true facts and what is the truth. If you have a problem with it, let me know. Jay Hodge and his followers who are under the spell of the red koolaide. I mean think of it this way……. these people really are a damage to society. Dianna Charles is a nigger that believes she has rights….. Please you have a damn right to remain silent….Jay Hodge no longer has his notary, his law profession is basically over. He might have a few clients on Chesterfield Hwy. The point is this…. This shit is getting old.

By Cheraw native on January 20th, 2010 at 3:28 pm

One would have to wonder if Rep. Doug Jennings alledged involvement with Hodge in the I-95 prostitute sting a few years ago which has been exposed with all this scandel was some of the motivation for him to step aside.

By Cheraw native on January 20th, 2010 at 8:56 pm

That might be a good question for them to answer directly. You know it is election time. Maybe you should call their campaign offices. I called Spratt’s office to question his involvement with the potential cover-up of Hodge’s situation and the response I got was shocking. They spoke of him as if he had the plague. I guess even politicans draw the line somewhere!

By Another Opinion on January 22nd, 2010 at 9:14 pm

There is a reason there is practically no transparency with MM or anything else around here in respective areas. It’s all run by crooks, in my opinion and as evidenced in reporting, and people who support those crooks to further their own agenda or keep themselves out of trouble.

There is an interesting, if not appalling, story floating around about an individual in the higher eschelons of law enforcement and a certain woman he is/was involved with husband’s death (the rumor is staged murder). I would name names but I’ve heard most of the accused have threatened to sue, hence the lack of info. in local media, to a large degree. If the story is factual, I would be terrified to even whisper the name. If the story is factual, there is at least one psycopath in law enforcement, enough to concern me greatly.

By Melvin Stanford on January 24th, 2010 at 6:09 pm

Any connection in this drama and the recent Andy Dick arrest? Just curious. Do tell.

By Cheraw native on January 29th, 2010 at 1:04 pm

I did some asking around and found out that Hodge was up to his old tricks again. The audacity he has is amazing, and not in a good way. It seems that several checks have been issued to workers lately that are written on Mercy Ministries account. The only problem is that the work wasn’t performed on MM property. Work is being performed on his personal property, something that the men in black are already investigating! I guess he’s just that stupid to think that if nothing has been done so far, he’ll just get back to business as usual. Besides, he knows that none of his board members are actually going to question him. For all we know, MM may be funding projects at their homes as well. Shame that the family that started that foundation did so to help people, not give Hodge and his cronies a personal expense account.

By Henry Jenkins on February 1st, 2010 at 7:52 am

Does it get any more bizarre than this. My sister and I were having dinner at the Japanese restaurant last week and part of the Michael family, Matt Rivers, and Jay Hodge were also. From what I hear around town, Hodge hates Michael because he thinks he is the one that rolled on him. And my cousin just told me that Hodge eats his own, that he helped Rebecca Clark open her real estate company, so makes one wonder if he and Lee Real Estate’s relationship is now strained and where does Michael fit in? And if Mr. Rivers is cuddling with Mr. Hodge, what does that say about his re-election possibilities cause votes certainly are going to consider his relationships? People, something is just not right around here, and if I hadn’t seen this with my own eyes, I wouldn’t believe it, but come to think of it, what do you believe?

By Henry Jenkins on February 2nd, 2010 at 5:53 pm

Does it not strike you odd that Michael, Hodge, and Rivers are seen together in restaurant? It defies most everything that has be posted on this website. I have heard that Hodge was gonna put Michael out of business and that Rivers has nothing to do with Hodge anymore and then to hear that the three are going out to eat.. what to believe? It really is confusing.

By Henry Jenkins on February 3rd, 2010 at 11:10 am

It keeps getting better, if you want to know anything about what is going on in this town, go to Bojangles in the mornings. I found out today that the former Solicitor is now in private practice and now representing criminals, a sharp contract to his former professional life, so much for believing and trusting in him.

By Cheraw native on February 4th, 2010 at 7:32 pm

I heard today that Hodge has retained high powered atty Dick Harpootlian. If that is true, I have two questions. One, how in the world did he pay the retainer ($100,000) because everyone around here knows that he is almost broke and two, if he has done nothing wrong then why does he have a high dollar mouthpiece?
I also wonder if he and Safona got the package deal since she is now on the Mercy Ministry payroll. Wonder what happened with her return to the solicitor’s office as she had promised her fellow church members? What could she possible be doing for an organization that has nothing going on? What a great group of board members with a keen sense of checks and balances!

By Another Opinion on February 5th, 2010 at 10:44 am

People are outraged. They are more concerned and confused about the fact that many of the accused here are walking around as if they have no problem in the world.

The local papers report what they can but at least one of them is concerned over a possible lawsuit if they don’t report anything but facts.

If one goes to the courthouse trying to find documents, it’s difficult to say the least. If I were in the accused’s shoes and had done no wrong, I would be making all documents available to the public.

The FEDS are at least doing something, else the meth-cooking cop would never have been arrested. You know, Parker just missed that one.

All I can reckon is that everyone should just sit back and get comfortable because this is going to take awhile.

As far as government locally, statewide, or nationally, folks need to attend council meeting, write letters, whatever, and hold them accountable.

By What the hell on February 6th, 2010 at 6:32 pm

You will never guess what I just heard at rawtown coffee.Zachary Michael filed with the state to open some damn consulting firm, wonder who is running in next elections. This kid is smart as a whip, and I also heard he is advising some guy running for governor out of state, look on the states website at the limited liabilty corporation filings. Hodge and his suckers might have some competition coming soon.

By ICABOD CRANE on February 6th, 2010 at 7:52 pm

TO Henry Jenkins

Is the Bojangles group to which you are referring the one that meets from around 6 AM to 8 AM with 3 tables together?

By Another Opinion on February 7th, 2010 at 8:05 pm

If Zach Michael is involved, some folks should be shaking in their shoes. Not only is he smart as a whip, he’s a good-hearted kid who actually gives a damn. Seen the work he does in Africa?

Folks ought to lay off the Michaels. They are good people, they’re just willing to fight fire with fire, suprisingly without lowering their standards to those with whom they stand toe-to-toe. They are devoutly Christian, but still are willing to be steamrolled. That’s admirable.

By Another opinion on February 8th, 2010 at 7:57 pm

I hear he has $100,000 saved for a possible house run against vick. His connection is in DC

By Another Opinion on February 9th, 2010 at 7:44 pm

Glad whoever posted above using my name used a small “o”. I’ve heard no such thing and didn’t post it.

By Seriously? on February 9th, 2010 at 10:37 pm

The above comment should be removed. Seriously?

By Hwy 9 traveler on February 10th, 2010 at 1:25 pm

I can’t help but believe “jay fudge” is an alias for Bill Overcash. The language and statements certainly fit his character. He’s probably mad with Hodge since his allowance has understandably been reduced. For all we know, Hodge may even be charging him rent these days. One things for certain, the solicitor’s office isn’t paying for his tech school fees as Hodge did when he was in office. Oh, and by the way, don’t insult tree frogs like that. They don’t get to make choices regarding their associations, Anderson does.

By In defence of Overcash on February 10th, 2010 at 8:53 pm

The above comment by “Jay Fudge” that should be removed was not authored by Mr. Overcash. He may be a lot of things, but inarticulate he is not. If you can’t contribute anything productive to the discussion, do us all a favor and keep it to yourself. Better yet, start your own blog and go post your unintelligent rants there.

Let’s GO Duke!

By Hwy 9 traveler on February 10th, 2010 at 9:17 pm

To In defence of Overcash, it is so cavalier of you to cum to his rescue. I’m sure it will earn u sum of that good stuff!!! Anyone that has ever been around Overcash knows just how inarticulate he is, excluding his expansive usage of curse words. Don’t forget to tuck him in and give him a kiss goodnight Romeo and by the way, DUKE suxxx!!!

p.s. goodnight to you as well jay

By Hwy 9 traveler on February 11th, 2010 at 5:05 pm

In defence of Overcash,

Unusual spelling of defence reminds me of a barrister wanna be I know. Just like something he would do to draw attention to himself much like owning a machine that makes farting noises. Real class, pure and simple.

Undoubtedly one of Hodges’ flunkies that current solicitor will not tolerate. Good for Rogers, noticed the article in the Pageland paper that shows changes being made under his control. Looks as if we have a man in office that is trying to do things the right way, unlike the last administration.

By Jay fudge on February 11th, 2010 at 7:26 pm

How dare you all to ask if I remove my comments, I shall never recant… Reminds me bills private moments with saggy jay, he never would let caddy riding Billy recant. Diana Charles, you know the reverend I hear is having relations with jaky ellerby, i thought the image of jay and bill was bad, wow this will want u to become intoxicated….woops I’m sorry to discuse alcohol jay, that would remind u of the smack down at cabin creek, shall I bring that up

By justice on February 12th, 2010 at 7:32 am

The rumor has always been, jay molested the mans child. If so, I would have considerd more justice for the crime!

By More Coming on February 15th, 2010 at 12:23 pm

well this whole solicitor soap opera would have probably faded into the sunset, but according to bojangles crew there is more. this coming from a younger newbie to the group at bojangles, looks like a contractor or painter or something, anyway states that some hanky panky was happening there and person got fired. what next?

By do tell on February 15th, 2010 at 2:28 pm

who was engaged in Hanky-Panky?

By More Coming on February 16th, 2010 at 1:14 pm

guy was back at bojangles this morning, he says he was lady in drug program doings hanky panky with some of the people in drug program and she got fireds.

By Hwy 9 traveler on February 16th, 2010 at 4:38 pm

aw shucks, they wuz just horsin’ around. after all, thats what the ex-solicitor and Safrona Finch did with that very same program (screw people over) and nobody fired them. just another example of the poor standards set forth by the Hodge years, including PTI under Overcash(what a joke). NEWS FLASH TO ALL THOSE WHO AIN’T PAYIN’ ATTENTION. there’s a new sheriff in town and his name is Will Rogers and at least he’s doing his best to clean up the mess that Hodge left him!!

P.S. i think there is some more news getting ready to unfold, wonder when the bojangles crowd will release? maybe it’s coming from that bank just down the street, i heard that he had reliable sources inside Mercy Ministries. i know, that is bizarre to see “reliable” and “mercy ministries” in the same sentence. after all, what do they do in the community besides starve some horses out near the armory.

By Another Opinion on February 17th, 2010 at 3:29 pm

Multiple. And that ain’t all.

By Isaac Steen on February 17th, 2010 at 6:45 pm

OMG where does this end? Is there no oversight or control within the Solicitor’s offices? First to hear of all the things that the former Solicitor is accused of, and believe me I can see where some of that is very possible, and now under the newly elected Solicitor the sh** keeps piling up, I just left the Japanese restaurant and overheard two gentlemen talking about a Solicitor office employee engaging in some activity not becoming of a lady with the actual prisoners or whatever they are considered. Makes you wonder if this agency has any hope and to think that we the citizens are paying for and enabling this behavior. No wonder we are the arm pit of the state.

By Isaac Steen on February 17th, 2010 at 8:39 pm

To Hwy 9 Traveler,

I hope you’re right, but it gets old. One thing after another.

By Hwy 9 traveler on February 18th, 2010 at 10:27 pm

Icabod, ever thought that you might have been made. you know spying for the bad guy’s is not popular right now. remember to remove your duke hat next time and as always, they suck.

By Roman P on February 19th, 2010 at 10:02 am

There is one person within this whole “soap opera” who could validate all that has been said.. who is the “deep throat” in this scandal? Come forward for the good of the people. I know who it is, but I want you to come out voluntarily. You hold the key.

By Not confused!!!! on February 19th, 2010 at 3:41 pm

Has anyone considered that the “deep throat” may be trying to cover HIS own rear end? After a long relation, when someone rats out an associate, there more to it than someone being a “HERO” for the good of mankind.

By Isaac Steen on February 20th, 2010 at 4:27 am

BTW “Not Confused”, how do you know its “HIS” rear end and not a “HER” rear end?

By Not confused!!!! on February 22nd, 2010 at 11:17 am

Dear Isaac:

Let’s make educated statements not oxymorons. His is just a terminology. However, there may be a “his” that may be a rat. I am sure that some “hers” are ratting, also. The quest for power does change even the perceived “best” people. As far as right or wrong goes, the full truth may never be revealed in this small town that is very much controlled by a selected few.

By Dripping Faucet on February 22nd, 2010 at 7:40 pm

This “scandal” is like a leaky faucet… it just keeps dripping and dripping and dripping… and the drip is annoying, but apparently not enough to do anything about. Which leads me to this question.. what will it take? There have been accusations of misuse of funds, abuse of power, sexual liaisons, etc. Just what is serious enough for whomever is above the Solicitor’s office and this “ministry” that has been mentioned? Or, is there any truth to it all, is all this just a smokescreen for something else? Either way, it is sad that whomever is in charge to not address these matters whether true or not. If they’re true, then let the public know that something is being done. If they’re not true then DEMAND that this website and others put a halt to this “dripping faucet”. I have a better idea FITS NEWS, why don’t you send one of your reporters to Cheraw and interview some of the past & present board members of the ministry and Solicitor’s office. That way, you get information that is a little more direct from the source instead of some of the sources mentioned above, ie: Bojangles, etc.

By Dripping Faucet on February 23rd, 2010 at 7:08 am

And I therefore refer back to my original post. If there is an investigation or not, there should be someone in leadership to step up and either confirm its existence or silence the murmurs. Meanwhile, this continues to fester and destroy any belief that we the citizens have in our leaders.

By justice on February 25th, 2010 at 12:52 pm

Well, it appears jay Hodge continues to weave people into his plots and plans. He and The Mayor of Society Hill have gone into a partnership together.
He is playing his game and she is part of it!
You voters in Society Hill might want to keep this in mind, come re-election time.
Any one who associates with him should be watched closely!

By Another Opinion on February 25th, 2010 at 3:36 pm

Really? If it’s Kerry, not Carrie, Campbell, I will be very, very surprised. She’s highly educated, not from this county, and I just don’t see her doing this.

However, I have heard from at least one person in drug court that they partied with another female working for solicitor’s office and drug court.

I could be wrong, but I think the facts should be re-checked in this case. I apologize beforehand if I’m wrong.

I will say I could see her being the target of rumors and lies, especially if she’s upset the mighty Campbell family and one of Parker’s guys.

I’m so sick of rumors and lies involving all of this. The local newspapers won’t report anything except for what they’re told by certain individuals. I don’t even bother reading them anymore.

Also, why is there so many rumors to the contrary of what happened the other night when the officer was shot? Is there a 2nd suspect around the age of 18? Were there any eyewitnesses at the scene other than law enforcement? It’s a shame it happned to this particular officer. He wasn’t from here and was probably hired as part of an attempt to clean up CPD. From all appearances, he appears to be a good guy and I’m sorry it happened to him. He and his family are in my prayers.

To any new officers coming into this area, be careful. You’re walking into a snakepit of a department and town. All the way to the top. The dealers and informants around here enjoy a great deal of freedom as well, and I’m not talking about those selling a little bit of weed, I’m talking about those selling the hard stuff.

By stop the lies on February 27th, 2010 at 2:17 pm

if our “ex-solicitor” is all that bad then why is he all over the front page of the link this week doing good deeds and helping out that poor lady keep her house? a false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. proverbs 19:9.

By justice on February 27th, 2010 at 2:50 pm

People need to remember, in a case such as this, it can takes years to compile the case and present before the court. Folks need to remind them selves, a grand jury has convened and inditments were issued. The courts do not issue inditments unless conclusive evidence was presented to the jury. Arrests are imminent.

Plus, freedom of speech is important and should not be supressed, just because you don’t like what is being said!

By Cheraw native on March 1st, 2010 at 12:30 pm

stop the lies, the reason is to promote himself. You of all people should know how he panders given your long work history with him. The people deserving credit should be the ones who have helped her all along. It’s just like him to try and bend the rules though. If those dogs could be considered service dogs, then they would have already been registered as such. Besides, I think they are missing their calling according to Roger Owens. Any animal that can run and get help on multiple occasions needs their own TV series (i.e. Lassie). Hodge is really missing a chance to ring up some serious cash for this lady. To bad he’s up to his usual antics of just trying to look out for himself.

Stop the lies, what other good deeds? I refer you to Proverbs 15:7-9. The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. The Lord detests the sacrific of the wicked but the prayer of the upright pleases him. The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

By Can't Believe My Eyes on March 2nd, 2010 at 1:41 pm

I just got finished reading a local publication and much to my amazement, there is an article referring to a gubernatorial candidate and a local fund raising effort recently held in Cheraw. The disturbing part is not that there was a fund raiser, the disturbing part was it’s venue. Candidates, when will you learn.. you are known and will be remembered by the company you keep.

By Cheraw native on March 2nd, 2010 at 5:28 pm

stop the lies, if you believe the things you say then why hide behind your screen name? I would think that he is in dire need of someone to come out publicly and support him. The shame of it is that he has very few who support him. Only those who have something to hide. I will say this as well, if Jay Hodge is a good christian then I want no part of that type of christianity. Again, if you believe in him so step out of the darkness into the light.

By chesterfield resident on March 2nd, 2010 at 11:23 pm

the home of larry brown hosted. isn’t he the lawyer practicing with hodge. rumor has it he was disbarred in north carolina and that’s why he moved down here. just what we need in our community, another one of those kind. what i can’t believe is that hodge didn’t have his fat ass plastered right in there with his real estate buddy ted vick for the photo.

By you must be jokin' on March 3rd, 2010 at 11:57 am

Christian? Jay Hodge? What a joke! I have known Jay for over 45 years, I assure you he IS NOT a Christian!! He is however a liar, cheat, thief, manipulator, con, spin master and a racist.
He does deeds for betterment of himself only.
The ONLY reason he goes to church is try to procure votes. Mainly in the African American churches. Of course he attends the other churches for the same reason. Oh, almost forgot, he goes to St. David’s during the BBQ, fund raiser, so he can get all the chicken he can eat for free. He does nothing but grip and grin and eat. Even the church member’s comment that is must be election time for something or someone.
His fat ass, as someone stated was there, just a little more discreet than uauasl.
Even he knows he is damaged goods.

By Another Opinion on March 3rd, 2010 at 8:39 pm

Did take the time to read The Link’s article about officer shooting.

Right beside it another article that 2 individuals had been arrested as a result of the shooting. Quote: “Officer Maurice Merritt was shot after stopping a vehicle that had reportedly stopped in front of a home at 126 Godfrey St. where officers have received NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS about drug transactions”.

Numerous complaints, huh? It takes an officer, and, from all appearances, a decent one, getting shot to arrest these folks? One was arrested for crack cocaine. The other individual had “outstanding drug warrants”. Guess it was something that was “missed”, just like they missed the cop cooking up meth.

I guess some folks in law enforcement may have been busy covering their butts. Or perhaps they were wasting money flying over the county looking for weed they could chop down, burn, and arrest people for.

If they’re selling meth, crack, AND weed, or selling weed to kids, by all means, arrest them. Otherwise leave them alone. You’re wasting tax payers money and I did not vote or authorize the tax money I pay to be used in this manner.

Our own government is growing and prescribing medicinal marijuana and at the same time locking people up for growing and using it?

We have had 2 presidents now who openly admitted using it, although one “didn’t inhale”. Why didn’t someone lock them up?

If our local and state leaders would focus on cleaning up their personal lives and stop making us look like fools, then perhaps some decent jobs would come to the area and folks wouldn’t have to sell anything at all.

As for the gubernatorial candidate in the area last week, are you sure you want the support of at least one person in the photo with you, much less having him speak on your behalf? Don’t be fooled into thinking the upper crust in this town will guarentee you votes. There are a lot of “undesirables” like myself in this town who vote and we’re very tired of the status quo. Associate yourself with them and you’ll be surprised how many votes you WON’T receive.

Now it’s wonderful you’re focusing on education and economic development. Some issues I would like to hear addressed are more specific: dirty politicos and dirty cops and judges, child abuse and neglect, our military folks getting the assistance they need, and fiscal responsibility. Since our local government can’t seem to get the crack and meth off the streets around here, perhaps you could address that as well.

By Cheraw native on March 5th, 2010 at 10:46 pm

What has happened to you Hodge supporters?? Do you feel the net closing around you?? I guess I really don’t blame you for not using your real names because of the disgrace that will be bestowed upon our ex-solicitor. With all that being said, think about the new lease on life our community will have once this dark cloud is removed. My one wish is that the people who have supported his lie’s will do all humanly possible to heal this community and the innocent people involved!!
p.s. that’s not you Safrona, you know what you have done.

By Another Opinion on March 7th, 2010 at 7:43 pm

My personal theiories on what is happening:

1)The investigation was never taken seriously, was seen as a fued inside a non-profit organization, and the FEDS have left town.

2)Lack of evidence was found and FEDS left.

3)FEDS have pretended to leave in order to give certain folks enough rope to hang themselves, thinking the heat is off.

4)Political connections in Columbia and perhaps D.C. intervened.

5)Witnesses were silenced, and again, lack of evidence.

6)The accused cleaned up their acts and were given another chance.

7)This is much bigger than anyone imagined and the investigation will continue for much longer than expected.

8)The FEDS don’t have time for such small fish.

This is pure speculation. I really have no idea what is going on. One thing for sure: the same old folks doing the same old thing and living life large, seemingly without a care in the world.

Watched an interesting discussion last nite concerning an author’s book entitled “Snitches”. Was about the use of informants and the problems with them. Informants don’t have to testify in court. A person accused is often convinced by their overworked public defenders that they will lose a jury trial and often simply take a short sentence instead of defending themselves in court.Informants often enjoy a lot of freedom to do as they please, often lie and accuse those who are innocent they have a beef with, are drug distributors and users themselves. Seems to be a lot of those in this area.

Just my thoughts.

By Nuttin' New on March 21st, 2010 at 8:23 pm

Bbig Bubba, please come back!

By justice on March 22nd, 2010 at 8:52 am

You will not hear anything bad about Will Rogers. He is a good boss, and a strong solicitor. Unlike the last one we had! Thank goodness for some honesty in office.

By chesterfield resident on March 22nd, 2010 at 7:02 pm

Not to worry people, i think the pressure cooker is gettin’ ready to blow. I heard Hodge has really been ordering people around like he was still the one with the fuzzies. News flash, he’s starting to smell like three day old fish to the power in the community and I think they are ready for him to go away. Just like him to still try to throw his weight around.
One person that was left out in the above list is Safrona Finch. I heard she landed on her feet with Hodge and is working for Mercy Ministries. If that’s true, one would have to wonder if any of that money is left that is supposed to help people in need around here. I would imagine that she and Hodge feel like they hit the lottery because no person on their board would ever question their expenditures

By Jackson Road Native on March 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am

Heard Hodge was going to England again. Sure hope they watch him closely. He could live high on the hog in England, with the money from MM.

Heard some lie Safronia was promoting just this week. Seem she maybe “forgiving” to those who speak the TRUTH about her but she sure ain’t changing her ways.

By Big Bubba on March 23rd, 2010 at 1:25 pm

Nuttin’ New—

I has gone nowhere yet. I had to go up to Cheraw to pick up sumptin’. I ate a bojangles and ya’ll Big Bubba got a ear full. Can anyone tell me whats the plans is for gitting rid of this mess? Some think that they is gittin away by doin’ some kinda offishul snoopin. Also, I heards that someone used offishul buggin elektronic stuff to try and rat out someone else. Now ifen that ain’t just wallering around in hog do do. And to think, that someone in this blog is looking to find sumptin out on the new soliseeter. Git over it, ya’ll, This man is a good guy. I mays be kin to him. I thinks that his grandma wuz kin to my granma’s sister’s grandaddy. Now aint that a new pig in slop!!!!!I mays be kin to a politishun. I hopes so, cause we can git together at my place and kill a hog and has our self a “pickin”,,,I wonderz ifen he has a chewarwar like my Big Buck? Ifen he has girl chewarwar then this may be a girlfriend for Big Buck to show his new teef to. That wood not be ginst the law wood it? This is not like encenst cause we is kin and not the dawgs. Well so much from me fer now. I will keep in touch. For now, I is–
Big Bubba purveyor of truth justice and kin folks

By fitsnews on March 23rd, 2010 at 3:00 pm

http://www.fitsnews.com/2010/03/23/whats-up-in-cheraw-sc/

By JerrySpringer on May 19th, 2010 at 10:16 am

At least the Boy Scouts in Cheraw are safe from Jay Hodge now.