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Townfall Exposes Accountability Deserts | Charleston News
In a bold new investigation called Townfall, we uncover how South Carolina’s towns are crumbling under corruption, infighting, and poor leadership — and how the state’s lack of oversight creates “Accountability Deserts” where misconduct thrives. Drawing from past scandals that led to 20+ criminal charges, this project maps towns most at risk using a proprietary database tracking audit failures, population trends, and news coverage gaps. With a model from North Carolina’s Local Government Commission offering a potential fix, Townfall doesn’t just expose the rot — it points toward a path to…
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