In a follow-up to our first episode about The Post and Courier's "Uncovered" series, reporters Avery Wilks and Joseph Cranney break down questionable behavior and spending they discovered at a little-watched South Carolina fire district.
At a little-watched fire district in South Carolina's Upstate, public servants served themselves on the taxpayers' dime.
In the second installment of The Post and Courier's "Uncovered" series, reporters discovered how top officials were accused of stealing taxpayer money, showering themselves with perks, promoting a commissioner's spouse and retaliating against those who tried to speak up.
Reporters Avery Wilks and Joey Cranney explained how they used court, spending and ethics records to uncover a string of previously unreported misconduct at one of Greenville County's smallest public agencies.
Listeners will also learn how the county created a blueprint for minimizing corruption in these often unwatched special government districts.
Listen now for more, and check out the "Uncovered" homepage for more investigative coverage. You can find our episode about part one of the series here or in your podcast feed.