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24-05-2025
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Former Spartanburg County corporal announces run for sheriff in special election
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Though an exact timeline regarding the special election for the seat of Spartanburg County Sheriff remains unknown, one former corporal has plans to run for sheriff. The announcement comes after former Sheriff Chuck Wright sent Governor Henry McMaster a letter of resignation on Friday. Wright cited a recent health diagnosis as the reason for his departure. Nick Duncan, a Laurens County native, worked as a paramedic with Spartanburg County EMS before he joined the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office in 2014. He announced a run for sheriff in March 2024, but lost the primary election in June. Spartanburg Co. Sheriff exchanges words with former deputy in candidate forum Duncan previously said that if elected, he would focus on drug issues impacting the county, as well as working on community relations and transparency in the office. Spartanburg Co. Council reacts to Sheriff Chuck Wright's resignation In an interview with 7NEWS, Duncan said he was not expecting Wright's resignation. 'That came as a complete shock,' he said. Duncan encouraged voters to decide what they want from their elected leaders. 'Just look at everybody, figure out what you want from your elected officials, and what beliefs most align with yours and make a good, educated decision.' Duncan continued. You can watch Duncan's official campaign announcement in the video player below: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-05-2025
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Cheboygan City Council picks Bedwin to temporarily fill open seat
CHEBOYGAN — The Cheboygan City Council Tuesday night turned to a familiar face to temporarily fill a council seat until a special election can be held. Councilwoman Sierra Oliver resigned from council because she has moved out of the city. Council selected Adam Bedwin to take her place until a scheduled vote in November. Bedwin was elected to council in 2022 and served until he was defeated in last November's election, which saw David Martin, Oliver and LeRoy Ormsbee win seats on the panel. Bedwin was chosen over the other applicant for the position, Stephen Warren, a business agent for the Fraternal Order of Police. Warren started out as a patrol officer in the Cheboygan Department of Public Safety and retired as a sergeant after 33 years. The vote to approve Bedwin saw council members Hayley Dodd, Mayor Brett Mallory, Martin and Ormsbee support the measure while councilwoman Mary Darling was opposed. Darling's motion to approve Warren as the interim member lost with her as the only yes vote. Councilwoman Diane Mills did not attend the meeting. More: Cheboygan City Council welcomes newly elected members in Tuesday meeting Subscribe Check out our latest offers and read the local news that matters to you Darling and Martin praised Warren's credentials. Bedwin's candidacy was criticized by some public speakers who pointed out that he lost in an election held just six months ago. Martin acknowledged the loss but also noted that over 300 had voted for him. Mallory also said Bedwin was familiar with many of the issues facing the city, such as the proposed Cheboygan Commons development. Bedwin, who was inspired to run for council when his basement was flooded after a heavy rainstorm, responded to the critics. "I would say we had a very friendly campaign during the summer. It's hard being the non-local candidate. Some were upset to see me off (of council). I applied with goodwill on the request of the people around me and council saw me fit to put me here," he said. "There is an election in November and until then I will do the job to the best of my ability." Bedwin added that he does plan to run in the November election. He has lived in the city for over six years and is employed as a negotiator for the Michigan Education Association, the public schoolteacher's union. — Contact Paul Welitzkin at pwelitzkin@ This article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: Cheboygan City Council chooses Adam Bedwin for open seat
