Ethics Commission Condemns County Council over Florida Trips
The State Ethics Commission condemned Cherokee County Council members Francis Wilkins and Francis McCraw for taking a 700 to 800 dollar tour of Lifemark facilities in Miami and Tampa funded by Landmark Corp, a bidder on Cherokee Memorial Hospital. Other officials faced reprimands for accepting frequent dinner invitations and related travel perks. Williamsburg County Council was cited for using annual travel allowances to bypass the Home Rule Act.