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Southampton supervisors defer decision on naming courthouse after Chief Justice Goodwin amid divided views
Summary
Community speakers largely urged naming the new Southampton County Courthouse for Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwin, citing local roots and statewide achievement. Supervisors raised fairness, precedent and timing concerns and voted to revisit the proposal after Goodwin retires.
Rick Francis, a longtime Boykins resident, presented a petition and packet asking the Southampton County Board of Supervisors to dedicate the county courthouse to Chief Justice S. Bernard Goodwin, who is retiring at year-end. Francis and multiple public speakers cited Goodwin’s local roots in Boykins and Branchville, his educational achievements and statewide judicial service as reasons the building should honor him.
The proposal drew repeated public support during general comment: Sharon…
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