Coroner, Spartanburg County
The Coroner must be a citizen of the United States and the State of South Carolina, at least 21 years old at the time of election, resident of the county for at least 1 year immediately preceding the date of the election in which they are elected, and a registered voter. The Coroner serves a four-year term. Additional qualifications are specified in S.C. Code of Laws Section 17-5-130.
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Rusty Clevenger
(Rep)
What qualifies you for this office?
If elected, what are your top three priorities?
What changes, if any, do you feel would improve the operation of this office and why?
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11 years as a former Sheriff's Detective where I investigated homicide and other violent crime cases. 11 years as a Solicitors senior investigator where I reviewed cases. obtained evidence to strengthen them for victim families and prosecution. I also served as the head of the Forensic effort for 3 years before being elected Spartanburg's Coroner.
To maintain investigative excellence in my office.
To ensure the entire office stays ready for all types of disaster like Hurricane Helene that we served through in Sept. 2024.
To continue our efforts to educate students on safety in an effort to spare families distress in careless accidents.
I feel the Spartanburg Coroners Office is operating in a most efficient manner presently
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