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Marlboro County Council election ends in tie for chair; Pearly Lawson elected vice chair

Marlboro County Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary

A council vote for chair on Jan. 13 resulted in a 4–4 tie between Dr. Damien Johnson and Verd Odom, leaving Anthony Woods as chair; Pearly Lawson was nominated and elected vice chair unanimously.

Marlboro County Council held internal elections for leadership during its Jan. 13 meeting. Votes for council chair resulted in a 4–4 tie between Dr. Damien Johnson and Verd Odom;…

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