The Office of the Governor of the State of South Carolina

08/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2025 14:03

Governor Henry McMaster Suspends Bethune Town Councilman John Anthony Heflin

COLUMBIA, S.C. - Following the indictment of Bethune Town Councilman John Anthony Heflin, Governor Henry McMaster today issued Executive Order 2025-28, suspending Heflin from office.

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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