BETHUNE, S.C. (WOLO)– According to the Office of the Governor, Governor Henry McMaster suspended Bethune Town Councilman John Anthony Heflin from office.

Governor McMaster issued on Monday, Aug. 18, an Executive Order 2025-28.

The press release says Heflin is suspended until he is formally acquitted, convicted, or a successor is elected and qualifies as provided by law, whichever event occurs first.

For more information, view the Executive Order here.

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