Bethune Councilman Suspended After Indictment on Sexual Crime Charges

Governor suspends SC councilman who was indicted on sexual misconduct charge as a school official

Gov. Henry McMaster suspended John Heflin from the Bethune Town Council on Aug. 18 after the former Camden Military Academy dean was indicted on a criminal solicitation of a minor charge.

Bethune councilman suspended after indictment on sexual crime charges

Heflin, a former dean of students at Camden Military Academy, faces several counts involving minors. He remains suspended until the charges are resolved.

Heflin suspended from Bethune Town Council, mayor issues statement

As the C-I reported on Facebook early this morning (Tuesday), S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster suspended Bethune Town Councilman John Heflin from the duties of his office on Monday. The suspension is a result of a state grand jury indicting Heflin…

Governor Henry McMaster suspends Bethune Town Councilman - ABC Columbia

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…