A tragic incident unfolded in South Carolina as McColl Mayor George Garner II, 49, lost his life in a head-on collision with a truck in Mechanicsville. The fatal crash occurred while Garner was being pursued by a Marlboro County Deputy, although the pursuit was not related to any laws being broken but rather to ensure Garner's wellbeing.
Prior to this unfortunate event, the entire police department of McColl had resigned, citing a hostile work environment created by a councilman. Chief Bob Hale, in a heartfelt Facebook post, detailed the repeated acts of harassment and personal attacks that led to the resignation of all five officers, making it impossible for the department to function effectively.
