COLUMBIA, S.C. – Following the indictment of Town of Latta Councilman Steven Bradley Coward, Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2023-23, suspending Coward from office.
Coward is suspended until such a time as he is formally acquitted, convicted, or until a successor is elected and qualifies as provided by law, whichever event occurs first.
A Copy of the order is below. Click to download and open:
2023-08-02 FILED Executive Order No. 2023-23 – Suspending Member of Latta Town Council