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Florence, S.C. -- It was a historical signing day Wednesday at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center as 6 local students -5 from Florence School District 3 and one from Darlington County - became the first high school class to sign on as Youth Patient Care Technicians (PCT) at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center.

Matthew Irvin, president of the White Rose Lodge No. 15, Fraternal Order of Police, said the mayor has stated that he would accept a courts ruling — so the union is expecting him to follow the arbitrators decision. Irvin said the arbitration process is relatively inexpensive and quick and has worked for almost 50 years. The FOP and the city, he said, have respected these decisions in the past. He said its expensive to litigate in the courts. "We’re spending a lot of money on this case wh...

York City police officer can go to arbitration while city appeals decision, judge rules A trial board cleared Officer Clayton Swartz of all three disciplinary charges against him: unbecoming conduct, use of alcohol off duty and truthfulness. York Daily Record A York City police officer whom a trial board cleared of allegations that he mocked the death of George Floyd can proceed to arbitration with his grievances, while the city is allowed to continue to appeal the decision in court, a judge r...

More than three months later, a trial board composed of Capt. Matthew Leitzel, Lt. Derrick Millhouse and Detective First Class Scott Nadzom cleared Swartz of all three disciplinary charges against him: unbecoming conduct, use of alcohol off duty and truthfulness. His lawyers attached a copy of the findings as an exhibit to a recent court filing. Swartz is now asking a judge to put the court proceedings on hold and compel the city to take part in arbitration. He wants the police department to ta...