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Blythewood council schedules town hall with sheriff after Movies-in-the-Park disruptions
Summary
After two recent disturbances at town-sponsored events, council members and staff discussed security options for Doko Meadows Park and agreed to host a community meeting with Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott on April 6 to coordinate prevention and response.
The Blythewood Town Council discussed several security measures for town-sponsored events after repeated disruptions at Movies in the Park and a July Fourth gathering, and agreed to host a community conversation with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office.
Councilman Brock, serving as mayor pro tem, said the town will host Sheriff Leon Lott and members of his team at a public meeting on April 6 at 6:30 p.m. at Doko Meadows Park to discuss strategies and resources for preventing future disturbances. “Mark your calendars, April at 06:30PM right here in Doko Meadows,” Brock said.
Why it matters: Council members said the town’s repeat incidents — including several fights that prompted the sheriff’s deputies to end a movie screening early — have raised community concerns about safety at family events and about how…
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