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Candidate forum set in Port Wentworth
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Staff Report
Updated: Oct 12, 2017, 4:30 PM
Published: Oct 12, 2017, 4:31 PM

The Port Wentworth Chamber of Commerce is set to host a candidate forum Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express, 7210 GA Hwy. 21, Port Wentworth.

Doors will open to the public at 6 p.m.

All candidates running in the 2017 Port Wentworth municipal election have confirmed their participation.

The Port Wentworth City Council candidates include: at-large: Rufus Bright Jr., Maurice Rahn, Linda Smith; District 1: Sharilyn Dyal, Barbara Powers (incumbent); District 3: Lynwood Griner, Debbie Johnson (incumbent); Mayor: Tim Holbrook, Gary Norton.
Update: Rincon Police Release Video, Clear Officer in Walmart Case
Walmart arrest
A bystander’s video shows a Rincon police officer on top of a man during an arrest Saturday in the Walmart parking lot. The footage, widely shared on Facebook, has sparked public concern.
Paul Kasko
Updated: Aug 6, 2025, 9:49 PM
Published: Aug 6, 2025, 6:52 PM
A Rincon police officer has returned to duty following an internal review into his use of force during the arrest of a shoplifting suspect at Walmart. The department released redacted body camera footage, the initial incident report, and a statement Wednesday, citing transparency. Warrants have been issued for five suspects in connection with the alleged theft.
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