The entire police department of a small South Carolina town resigned en masse, leaving the area without its own dedicated police force.

Chief Bob Hale of the McColl Police Department announced his resignation on November 21 in a social media post, citing a “hostile work environment perpetuated by a specific Councilman.”

“For months, I have endured unwarranted and malicious behavior aimed at undermining my integrity and leadership,” Hale wrote. “These actions have not only affected me personally but have also created a toxic atmosphere that has hindered the department’s ability to function effectively.”

The chief also said his department’s resources had been severely cut. The four officers under his command quickly resigned as well.

“At the end of the day, I have a family. And when my job is constantly getting threatened and certain things are getting said I’m not going to stay somewhere and tolerate that,” former McColl investigator Courtney Bulusan told WRAL.

“I’m not going to stay where I’m tolerated,” Bulusan said. “I’m going to go where I’m celebrated.”

As the town seeks new officers, the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office will fill in for the department police force, according to South Carolina Public Radio.

The town has gone through six chiefs in the past four years. Hale’s tenure in the position lasted little over a year.

“I feel unsafe. Very unsafe,” resident Lisa Bowen told local outlet WPDE. “Because anytime anybody could do anything.”

“They jump ship back and forth all the time,” Mayor George Garner told the Post and Courier newspaper. “This is nothing new.”

The paper reported that the councilman in question denied he had harassed any of the officers and told the paper the allegations were “hearsay.”

Such mass resignations, while uncommon, are not unprecedented.

The entire police force of Geary, Oklahoma, resigned earlier this month, Fox News reports.

UCLA’s win over No. 1 ranked South Carolina wasn’t a fluke, and Bruins center Lauren Betts says if you haven’t been paying attention, now would be the time to.

Let’s say the thing. It was not close on Sunday. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, UCLA commanded the floor and had an answer for everything the Gamecocks tried to do. The Bruins beat South Carolina on the boards (41-34), held four starters to under five points, and *checks notes* not a single starter went to the free-throw line. UGLY STUFF.

Furthermore, five UCLA players scored in double figures, including Londynn Jones, who was sensational from the line with five 3-pointers, and star center Lauren Betts, who had 11 points, 14 rebounds, four assists and four blocks. WHEW. Postgame, Betts raved about her team and how proud she was, but she also sent a direct warning to college basketball. “If you’ve been sleeping on UCLA,” Betts said.  “You need to stop right now.”

“If you’ve been sleeping on UCLA, YOU NEED TO STOP RIGHT NOW.” 😤@laurenbetts12 is FIRED UP after @UCLAWBB‘s big win over No. 1 ranked South Carolina!! pic.twitter.com/XP163n7QcQ

— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX) November 24, 2024

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Clemson football looks to win its second straight Palmetto Bowl.

The No. 12 Tigers (9-2) faces in-state rival No. 14 South Carolina (8-3) on Saturday (noon ET, ESPN) at Memorial Stadium. This will be the 121st meeting between these two programs and one of the highest-ranked rivalry games in Week 14.

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Clemson football schedule 2024

• Aug. 31: Georgia 34, Clemson 3
• Sept. 7: Clemson 66, Appalachian State 20
• Sept. 21: Clemson 59, NC State 35
• Sept. 28: Clemson 40, Stanford 14
• Oct. 5: Clemson 29, Florida State 13
• Oct. 12: Clemson 49, Wake Forest 14
• Oct. 19: Clemson 48, Virginia 31
• Nov. 2: Louisville 33, Clemson 21
• Nov. 9: Clemson 24, Virginia Tech 14
• Nov. 16: Clemson 24, Pitt 20
• Nov. 23: Clemson 51, The Citadel 14
• Nov. 30: vs. No. 14 South Carolina, noon ET (ESPN)

South Carolina football 2024 schedule

• Aug. 31: South Carolina 23, Old Dominion 19
• Sept. 7: South Carolina 31, Kentucky 6
• Sept. 14: LSU 36, South Carolina 33
• Sept. 21: South Carolina 50, Akron 7
• Oct. 5: Ole Miss 27, South Carolina 3
• Oct. 12: Alabama 27, South Carolina 25
• Oct. 19: South Carolina 35, Oklahoma 9
• Nov. 2: South Carolina 44, Texas A&M 20
• Nov. 9: South Carolina 28, Vanderbilt 7
• Nov. 16: South Carolina 34, Missouri 30
• Nov. 23: South Carolina 56, Wofford 12
• Nov. 30: at No. 12 Clemson, noon ET (ESPN)

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