Who will be Marion County's Sheriff?

[bigfish]

Mark Richardson seems to be a "solid" incumbent but Dwayne Tennie is gaining ground at a steady rate as the challenger. This is the local election which I have been watching with great interest.
I believe the Sherrif's election results will be closer than some people realize. My general curiousity has me asking the obvious question here........
What are your views on the Sherrif's election?

I figured the subject of local politics would be a great "thread-starter." LOL!!!

Seriously though, I am curious about your different viewpoints.

[Govman]

Two quality guys here just like those in Dillon. The only difference for me personally is Tennie has asked me for my vote. I think Mark has taken it for granted...big mistake! I too believe this race wil be very close. Unfortunately
it appears to be another black/white thing. I hope I see the day we can all get pass that divisional factor.

[Unregistered1066]

you are right mark doesnt seem to care

[Starbuck]

I totally agree. Our Sheriff needs to remember how he got the position that he currently holds. We the citizens of Marion County elected him for that position. I think he needs to remember that on a day to day basis and not just at election time. At least Tennie has gotten out and asked for citizens votes himself.

[Carolinanurse06]

I just want to see the best man win. I want someone who can start taking steps to eliminate the gang activity in Marion County. I want someone to shut down a certain club that is the root of quite a few young deaths. I was born and raised in this county. I love this county, but there has got to be some changes in order for me to continue wanting to raise my child here.

[Unregistered1972]

the sheriffs slogan is the proven choice but he has not proven anything

[betsy143]

I do not see where the comments that are listed above come from. Mark has ALWAYS be ready and willing to help me whenever and wherever I have needed him! Marion county has greatly improved under his time as sheriff. Mark is readily available for anyone in this community, I have had the pleasure of knowing him both professionally (as I am a paralegal) and personally (as our children go to the same school) Mark is a very friendly and caring person and I think has done a great job and hopefully will have the opportunity to continue to make Marion County a better place to live. Betsy Atkinson

[Unregistered1972]

mark is just another good ol boy that will do nothing unless you have the right family name

[Unregistered 610]

Mark is an honest man who has restored honesty and integrity back to the Marion County Sheriff's Dept. I don't think he is taking this election for granted, he is working hard everyday as our Sheriff, he has quadrupled drug arrests over the previous Sheriff's office and solved every murder in the county with arrests and convictions since he took office. He has targeted the drug use of gangs and is letting gang members know he will not tolerate their illegal activity in Marion County. Mark is busy every day doing his job and he's getting results while his opponent is unemployed and has nothing else to do but campaign. Pls. take that into account if Mark has not seen you personally to ask for your vote.

[Unregistered1972]

tennie is unemployed because mark fired him when he found out tennie was running for sheriff what a man mark is!

[Govman]

I voted for Mark last time but I have heard many negative comments about him coming from people that also voted for him. I too think Mark is fine person but he has not been available/visible in our county. Being visible is paramount while serving as Sheriff. In all fairness to his opponent, he is unemployed because Mark fired him! I don't necessarily disagree with that because it would cause too much tension in the office but it's not like Tennie is just unemployed. We should expect a lot from our Sheriff and all local political seat holders. It's almost like many of them think we serve them instead of them serving us. Too many egos and is why Marion County is in the shape it is.

[bigfish]

I can see where you are coming from Govman. A person having aspirations for a political office is really no reason to be fired. I remember a candidate for sheriff of Marion County losing his job about four years ago because he wanted to run for sherrif. This man was fired by the then-current sheriff, Billy Page. That man's name was Mark Richardson.
If it is true that Tennie got fired for the same reason then Mark, in my opinion, should not have "cried" about being fired by Sheriff Page four years ago.

[betsy143]

Seems to me that if Mark was fired when he announced that he was running for Sheriff then he was only following suit when he fired Tennie, as stated before Mark has a job to report to everyday and can not spend as much time campaiging as Mr. Tennie. Because I am sure if he started to fall behind on his duties as sheriff to campaign you all would criticize him for that also. BA

[bigfish]

I have not criticized either Mr. Tennie or Mr. Richardson. I just believe it is an unjust action to fire a man just because that man wishes to better himself, his family, and his community.
It was wrong for Billy Page to fire Mark Richardson four years ago.
If it is true that Richardson fired Tennie then that was wrong also.
Two wrongs do not make a right....

[Unregistered1972]

mark is does not have integrity and mark is not honest

[bigfish]

A mesage for Unregistered1972:
Before you state that a person has no integrity or that a person is not honest you must have "damning" proof.
Please stick to the facts, as I want to limit the amount of mud-slinging here on behalf of BOTH candidates.
Thank you.

[Unregistered insider]

Breaking News! Tennie's longtime friend and campaign manager has resigned from the campaign because he and his wife were volunteering their time and talents to help their good friend Tennie and inside reports are that the candidate Tennie, propositioned the wife of his longtime friend and campaign manager in the campaign office yesterday. This ain't political rumor my friends, it's coming from Tennie's own insider's and if true is reflective of the lack of character of the candidate some of you folks want to be your chief law enforcement officer??? Hittin on your best friend's wife...hittin on your own campaign manager's wife.....bad brother!

[American]

Hey BF!! You da man. LOL!

[American]

Hey Unregistered insider. You need to get that info to papers. It sounds like the people of Marion need to know that.

[American]

If Mark Richardson has done so much about the gang activity, why is there so much fear from law enforcement during the Marion & Mullins festivals? I've noticed more and more law enforcement involvement at the festivals in recent years. Marion moved the street dance to Fox Field this year due to gang activity. Is Mullins going to do the same?

[Unregistered911]

Im going to write in Mack Cooper from Rains S.C for sheriff. Please write in Mack Cooper for sheriff. ( THANKS )

[bigfish]

A message for Unregistered insider:
First of all, who is Tennie's long-time friend and campaign manager? I am curious because you have all of this juicy gossip and no names....
Second, if the story is true, do you think the unnamed good friend and campaign manager will go public with this story?
Third, if the story is not true, then should we change your name to "Unregistered Richardson supporter starting unwarranted ka-ka?"
LOL!!!
Facts.....we need facts....not mudslinging!

[Unregistered Insider]

OK, Big Fish, you want a name, Tennie's longtime friend and campaign manager up until Wed of this week is Michael Hayes. I don't have his number but I'm sure you can find him if you ask around....contact him and ask him yourself, he'll tell you this Insider gave you info on the money, the dude running for Sheriff hit on his best friend and campaign manager's wife right there in the campaign office! Don't doubt me dude, I ain't nothin but the Truth...and that's with a capital T.

[bigfish]

Do not get upset Insider.....It is just hard to find relevance to a story without names. You can understand how your last post looked a little sketchy, especially with it being so close to election time.
AND if the same was said about Mr. Richardson I would scrutinize that just as hard. Just scroll up and see how I called out Unregistered1972.....
As I stated before, I want to limit the amount of mud-slinging here on behalf of BOTH candidates.
Bringing relevance to your last post by bringing in a name is taking what you say out of the "mud-slinging" category, in my opinion. BUT we still have not heard from the main person or persons involved.....
Do you think a news story will blow up out of this?

[CAROLINA OUTLOOKER]

Okay,it Is Easy For People To Judge One Another,i Have Done My Share In The Past! But,we Really Need Someone Who Has The Drive And Passion To Better Marion County!! I Really Get So Tired Of Hearing All These "i Am The Man For The Job" Speeches! I Want To See Action!!!! Our Beautiful Streets Have Turned Into Crack Infested,wanna Be Gang Bangers,homeless People With No Where To Go! I Often See Our Youth Walking The Streets During School Hours,no One Stops To Ask Why They Are Not In School! I See Children As Young As 6yrs.old Unattended Roaming The Streets! Until We Find Someone Who Gives A Damn We Will Keep Getting What We Have,blah,blah,blah! Just The Other Night Two Of Our Buildings Where Shot At Uptown A Few Blocks From The Police Station....hello!!!! I Just Want Our New Sheriff To Be Someone Who Cares To Make A Difference!!!!

[Govman]

I thought Rev Briggs was Tennie's campaign manager?

[Unregistered1972]

Yeah, I think that story is full of bull....

[1050]

Its easy for someone to talk about adding deputies and substations until they are placed under a very restricted budget in reference to mr. tennie's past commets. Statements like that cant be made when our county's budget is so tight that they're having to make dramatic cut backs. Also mr. tennie had ample time as the training officer with mcso to make an impact on gangs and drugs so why wait until a campaign to bring up those issues. public immage i suppose. Me personally i look at the positive impact he had on the sheriffs office during his time of employment addressing the issues he had previosly mentioned and i haven't heard of any progresses. Finally what kind a person would go behind his boss SECRETIVELY and politic against him on county time in a county car that the sherrif provided him wow thats pretty dirty and that come from the street from the people he talk with.

[Unregistered1972]

a training officer is only as good as his sheriff

[Unregistered Insider]

72 or anyone else that thinks "that story is full of bull", I challenge you to contact Michael Hayes and ask him yourself. He will tell you in his own words his longtime friend propositioned his wife last week. It's a true story regardless of what some of you who know nothing about it may think or try to lead others to believe. Ask him yourself.

As for Tennie doing something about drugs, check his record yourself my friends, in 13 years as a cop, TENNIE NEVER MADE ONE SINGLE DRUG ARREST! Not with the Mullins Police Dept and not with the Marion County Sheriff's Department. And you think he is the man to solve the drug and gang problem???

He has been investigated himself, he submitted a written false statement to SLED, then refused a polygraph, that was in 2003. Then this year while he was being investigated for child and domestic abuse by SLED, he REFUSED to give a statement to SLED. This man has serious character issues and is not fit to be Sheriff.

Before you bash me on this, I can tell you there is written documentation in the form of written SLED reports on everything I've stated above. Not local law enforcement reports but reports from the STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION. I've seen them with my own eyes.

[Unregistered1972]

hey unregistered insider why dont you bring michael hayes to this website to tell the story you know so much about it you must be working with michael hayes to mess up tennies chances for sheriff everyone knows michael hayes is nothing but a trouble maker anyway michael hayes has always been about starting trouble wherever he goes so tennie did not agree to pay michael the money he was trying to milk out of the campaign tennie is not gonna pay michael hayes so michael hayes starts rumors with your help and quit being a little crybaby about this bs story you are trying to feed us because it is crap just like you and michael hayes

[1050]

obviously you must be a tennie supporter and thats your right be you also need to look at the whole picture. theres a lot of skeletons in the closet and he's not even sheriff yet and there already starting to come out. mr. hayes is probably not the only person this is ever happen to. the track record for mr. tennie doesn't look good with the facts that the current sherrif can prove with documentation in reference to drug arrest and sled investigations. thats asking for a problem but i guess will know what the voters think on june 10th.

[1050]

and by the way 1972 if the training officer is as good as his sheriff then he should have been a part of the over 820 drug arrest the sheriff's made in the past 3 years he had his opportunity. when your on the rode you enforce the law you have the same capabilities as any other uniformed traffic officer. you chose what you will and willl not have an effect on whether it be gangs or drugs.

[Concerned Citizen 2]

He(DWAYNE TENNIE) has been investigated himself, he submitted a written false statement to SLED, then refused a polygraph, that was in 2003 whenever he was employed by the Marion County Sheriff's office! . Then this year while he was being investigated for child and domestic abuse by SLED, he REFUSED to give a statement to SLED. This man has serious character issues and is not fit to be Sheriff. I HAVE SEEN THESE REPORTS WITH MY OWN EYES and have heard about the Michael Hayes incident! I don't think that Marion County needs a SHERIFF with this background!!!!!!! Mark Richardson for SHERIFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TAZ]

I'm not sure who to choose. :confused: Mark made promises that he didn't keep when running for sheriff last time. I definitely don't want someone that has something to hide from SLED. This is going to take alot of time and prayer.

[daffy duck]

amen to that!!!!!!!!!!!!!I think I will just do write in's for every election this year, cause there ain't nobody that i really want to vote for for any office!!!!

[August]

I like Mark, I think he has done good for our County as Sheriff. One thing that bothers me is that his campaing is talking about the investigation that was, and is, going on with Tennie. If it was that bad, in 2002, then why did Mark hire, or keep him. At the time, did he not think it was bad? Or was it just when he started running against him? If he was "bad" and Mark kept him, what does that say about Mark? Again, I think Mark has done a wonderful job and will get my vote, but think people!! Mudslinging in the wind will just get you dirty as well!!

[1050]

august, you're right about tennie i don't know why mark kept him for as long as he did. what i do know is that he did not hire tennie he was there with the previous sheriff. Also as a sheriff you have to have good reason to let someone go because of the voters they may come along with that employee. It's hard to make every on happy the sheriff was just waiting for his time. Mark is a very smart man and i think he will make decisions in the best interest of the county.

[daffy duck]

I don't know why anybody would want to vote fro Tennie after all the accusations about misconduct in office that was mentioned earlier in this thread. And I can't stand here and say that mark is the perfect sheriff, but at least he doesn't have that kind of track record. My only wish is that the sherriff's department could find the four wheeler that was stolen from me about a month ago. That would really help me out because i can't afford a new one and i am sure that whoever stole it lives close by me, but i can't prove anything and there have been no leads and no contact with the sherriff's office except when i contacted them. It really help my confidence and would help the sheriff if said four wheeler could be found, returned and crooks apprehended.

[bigfish]

Well is it true that Mark fired Tennie when Tennie announced running for sheriff? And if that is true then how long was Tennie employed with the Sheriff's Department? I have heard the "street rumors" but what are the facts here?
I am honestly asking because I do not know. I do not want to depend on Marion County "street rumors." Those are not reliable for crap......

Also, I wish to express kudos to "August" for his comment on mudslinging. That was well spoken....

[1050]

to answer your question the sherif asked tennie a few times was he running but he denied it. then after a few current employees were approached by tennie they felt concerned and took the issue to the sheriff. the mark asked him again and he admitted to question at hand. this is after all the other rumors he had past over because of like of evidence. Running for sheriff is one thing but doing it behind the mans back while he's paying you is something different. i know this for a fact because he spoke with friends of mine concerning this matter while he was working in the county car.

[my sheriff]

Mack Cooper for sheriff ( write in )

[Concerned Citizen2]

But what are the facts here?I can tell you there is written documentation in the form of written SLED reports on everything! Not local law enforcement reports but reports from the STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION. I've seen them with my own eyes.

[blowyourmind2]

I have read all the bogs posted about the Sheriff, and I am appalled at some of the bogs. As a citizen of Marion county I have the right to speak my mind and folks here it is. Everyone knows that you can not stop all the crime all the time. Mark has done a great job, when you take in to account that he is doing it with half the man power as some other counties. Darlington County is 380 sq miles and they have 6 officers on a shift. Marion county is 360 sq mile and there is only three officers on a shift to cover the county. So where am I going with this. Take a look at what he and is office has done in the last 4 years. I hope you know and don't have to have it spelled out for you. Yes there are gangs, but look at where they are, In the city of Mullins and the city Of Marion. This is not the sheriffs place to go into the city and deal with it, unless he is asked. I hope you know that Mr. Tennie was a Sheriff deputy and you have seen and heard of his actions. I think he has proven he is not the man for any position, much less hold a public office. You say that in Marks slogan he states he is the proven choice, Well he has proved that the sheriff office in Marion county can do the job of protecting the citizens of Marion county. I am here to tell you that tomorrow you need to cast a vote for the man who can run the sheriff Dept in Marion County and do it with pride and dignity.

[cantcstr8]

neal rouse for sheriff

[Unregisteredwtf]

there goes a dumb a$$ to say Neal Rouse for sheriff. He doesnt even live in marion county.. That shows how much you know!!

[cantcstr8]

neal rouse for sheriff of marion county. go neal go. you got my vote.

[not sure]

Is that the same michael hayes that drives trucks.Of the sub. ? but kinda need to no.

[Unregistered911]

neal rouse for sheriff of marion county. go neal go. you got my vote.

I WILL WRITE IN MACK COOPER

[bigfish]

Today is the day! Cast your vote......
I would like to thank the people who participated in this thread in a very serious and professional manner.
Remember, no matter how you stand, do not depend on mud-slinging and name-calling to express an opinion or point. We all should be better than that....

[American]

Like I said before, you da man BF. The force is to stronge with this one.

[bigfish]

Thank you, American!

[paralegal101]

Govman, BigFish and others, you obviously don't open your ears to the knowledge and history of Marion County......maybe some of you should visit the County Library more often to be reminded of some of Marion County's finest and their actions and reactions......Tennie's past was listed quite often in the papers and known by all.....the problem with many of Marion County's Citizens is they obviously don't care enough to remember the sh*t about people and they are way too often willing to forget and forgive.....then again, there are some people in Marion County that continue to screw up and never suffer the consequences for their actions and yes, those are the ones with certain last names. If Tennie wins Sheriff, which I very seriously doubt, we all need to pack up and move far far away........

[bigfish]

Paralegal101, I could tell you more about history than you have time for......

[bigfish]

If those documents are so readily available then why did Mark not use them in his campaign? I am not trying to be a smart-a$$ here. I am just asking a logical question. This is a response to ConcernedCitizen2.

[daffy duck]

I told yall bigfish has been taken by the dark side...

[Unregistered1972]

Govman, BigFish and others, you obviously don't open your ears to the knowledge and history of Marion County......maybe some of you should visit the County Library more often to be reminded of some of Marion County's finest and their actions and reactions......Tennie's past was listed quite often in the papers and known by all.....the problem with many of Marion County's Citizens is they obviously don't care enough to remember the sh*t about people and they are way too often willing to forget and forgive.....then again, there are some people in Marion County that continue to screw up and never suffer the consequences for their actions and yes, those are the ones with certain last names. If Tennie wins Sheriff, which I very seriously doubt, we all need to pack up and move far far away........



you can move now and take that nothing sheriff with you

[stopfire]

You obviously aren't watching the polls, I am off to a victory party for the RE-ELECTED SHERIFF and SENATOR! You so miserable in Marion County, you move!

[Concerned Citizen2]

Congratulations to Mark Richardson & Kent Williams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bigfish]

And that last post answered the question this thread originally asked. Congrats to Mark Richardson and Kent Williams.

[Fireman2026]

1972


I don't hear you bashing now.

[fireman2026]

Congrats MARK.

[Unregistered JOHNNYBGOOD]

tennie is unemployed because mark fired him when he found out tennie was running for sheriff what a man mark is!

Wouldn't it be common sense for anyone holding any office to fire any employee if that employee ran against the office holder? Gosh, that's a no brainer.

[Unregisteredjohnnybgood]

And that last post answered the question this thread originally asked. Congrats to Mark Richardson and Kent Williams.

Bigfish; It is true that the #2 man in Dillon County, Douglas "hunbun" Pernell has announced that he is going to run as a petition candidate against newly elected Major Hulon in the november general election. It is also true that since Hulon embarassed sheriff Grice the way he did is that Grice is endorsing Pernell. Hulon 4117-Grice 3050.

Just a foot note: The reason Grice lost is because of cheif deputy Pernell and his shadow James "hoghead" Campbell.

Actually this makes it easier for Hulon because he won't have to think twice about keeping Pernell or any of his backers when he takes over in January.

[bigfish]

Bigfish; It is true that the #2 man in Dillon County, Douglas "hunbun" Pernell has announced that he is going to run as a petition candidate against newly elected Major Hulon in the november general election. It is also true that since Hulon embarassed sheriff Grice the way he did is that Grice is endorsing Pernell. Hulon 4117-Grice 3050.

Just a foot note: The reason Grice lost is because of cheif deputy Pernell and his shadow James "hoghead" Campbell.

Actually this makes it easier for Hulon because he won't have to think twice about keeping Pernell or any of his backers when he takes over in January.


Thank you UnregisteredJohnnyBGood. It appears that my question on the "Friends of Dillon County" site may have upset Govman.
Please get someone to console him.....LOL! ;-)

[Govman]

Big Fish, I have been traveling this site for some time, just checking your backbone before you can play with the Big Boys in Dillon. I have a lot of insight on politics ,but of course ....doesn't everybody? I've got a very good friend that initiated this Marion County site. He keeps me up to date with the MC . Let's just say he always protects you folks when I pick on how your politicians handles various things. I'm sure he's eyeballing...hello pal!

[cantcstr8]

Neil Rouse for Dillon County Sheriff. Neil please run as an indepndent.

[bigfish]

Big Fish, I have been traveling this site for some time, just checking your backbone before you can play with the Big Boys in Dillon. I have a lot of insight on politics ,but of course ....doesn't everybody? I've got a very good friend that initiated this Marion County site. He keeps me up to date with the MC . Let's just say he always protects you folks when I pick on how your politicians handles various things. I'm sure he's eyeballing...hello pal!


I am glad the Marion County site was initiated. Once we collectively get through our "growing pains" on this MC site then I am sure it will really take off!
Oh, and the backbone is there! LOL! :ninja:

[bigfish]

Neil Rouse for Dillon County Sheriff. Neil please run as an indepndent.


That is not a bad idea. I wonder if Neil would be interested in the Dillon County Sheriff's job. Apparently, Dillon County will have a Sheriff's election every six months. LOL!

[Unregistered911]

Bigfish; It is true that the #2 man in Dillon County, Douglas "hunbun" Pernell has announced that he is going to run as a petition candidate against newly elected Major Hulon in the november general election. It is also true that since Hulon embarassed sheriff Grice the way he did is that Grice is endorsing Pernell. Hulon 4117-Grice 3050.

Just a foot note: The reason Grice lost is because of cheif deputy Pernell and his shadow James "hoghead" Campbell.

Actually this makes it easier for Hulon because he won't have to think twice about keeping Pernell or any of his backers when he takes over in January.
You act like thats the only place in the world to work. I dont think Major will be able to keep over 3 of the deputys that are there now. I hope he dont mind working 24 hours a day if this happens.

[bigfish]

You act like thats the only place in the world to work. I dont think Major will be able to keep over 3 of the deputys that are there now. I hope he dont mind working 24 hours a day if this happens.


As I understand it, people need to make a living regardless of the "politics" involved. People have to put up with "work politics" everywhere, trust me....LOL!
I am just not seeing a lot of deputy jobs listed in the want ads of the Pee Dee region.

[Unregistered JOHNNYBGOOD]

You act like thats the only place in the world to work. I dont think Major will be able to keep over 3 of the deputys that are there now. I hope he dont mind working 24 hours a day if this happens.


That was the only place for some of them. There are some that only had a job because they were good vote haulers. They just got lazy and didn't haul enough on june 10th.

[Unregisteredhaha!]

was watching discovery channel and found out on the tv show urban legends that the high beam car head lights gang initiation is a myth. there has never been a report of this ever happening as a gang intiation. people should not believe everything they hear.

[bubbalou]

what are you talking about little one