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Saylor Hayes Case: Parents Arrested in Tennessee, Extradition to SC Planned
local2 days ago

Saylor Hayes Case: Parents Arrested in Tennessee, Extradition to SC Planned

The parents of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes were arrested in Carter County, Tennessee on charges of unlawfully placing a child at risk and willfully abandoning a child, and will be extradited to Georgetown County, South Carolina after Saylor’s body was recovered near Hagley Landing following a multi-agency search. Authorities say the investigation linked the death to the circumstances of her disappearance; Sheriff Weaver stressed the arrests are based on evidence and that the defendants are presumed innocent as the case proceeds.

Body Found in Georgetown County Missing-Child Case, Deputies Say
local4 days ago

Body Found in Georgetown County Missing-Child Case, Deputies Say

The body of 5-year-old Saylor Hayes was recovered Monday morning on the second day of the search in the Georgetown County area, according to the Georgetown County Sheriff's Office. The death investigation is ongoing. Divers and community members assisted in the search around Pawleys Island, and authorities thanked those who helped locate the child.

Overnight Search for Missing 5-Year-Old Near Pawleys Island Continues
local5 days ago

Overnight Search for Missing 5-Year-Old Near Pawleys Island Continues

A multi-agency overnight search is underway for Sailor Hayes, a nonverbal 5-year-old who wandered from a Hagley-area home near the Waccamaw River by Pawleys Island. Deputies, K-9s, boats, divers, drones and a Project Lifesaver team are involved, with neighbors assisting and a helicopter available if needed; authorities urge anyone with security footage to review it and call 911 if she’s spotted.

Multiple SC Judges Suspended for Failing to Report for Duty
legal3 years ago

Multiple SC Judges Suspended for Failing to Report for Duty

The South Carolina Supreme Court has suspended Georgetown County Magistrate James McKenzie for repeatedly failing to report for duty at the Georgetown County Magistrate Court. Chief Justice Donald Beatty called this a dereliction of duty and stated that it undermines the fair administration of justice. McKenzie's suspension is effective immediately and without compensation from Georgetown County. The court order will be distributed to all summary court judges, urging them to evaluate their own procedures and be present during working hours.