David is simply too old to carry on as Sheriff. He is over 80 years old and has appointed several people to cover jobs that he should be doing as our sheriff. Ask anyone at the LEC and the sheriffs office and you find that he works only about 3 days a week. Some say he has a hard time remembering things and can't remember many of the people on his Sheriff staff. It's time for a change, not because David was a bad Sheriff....he's done a terrific job over the years but he simply should turn in his badge and help some new blood take over his job.

I have known Sheriff Stone for more than 40 years and think that he is a fine man and has been a wonderful Sheriff for Pickens County. There is a problem. David has a lot of medical problems now and only works a few days out of the month. He is suffering from memory loss and has a problem remembering people and their names. He has several people that do most of his work while he is not able to be on the job. I think David should simply bow out and allow some new blood to enter the office. It would be the best thing for him to do. Thanks David for 44 years as out sheriff in Pickens County.

Facts are an important part of choosing a candidate in any election. The above comments are not factual and the residents of Pickens County deserve to know the facts about Sheriff David Stone. C. David Stone is 74 years old and in excellent health. Many rumors have been spread about Sheriff Stone's health and according to the doctor at his last full physical in November he is very healthy in both mind and body. Sheriff Stone works five days a week from 7:30 to 5:00. On Mondays he is in the office as early as 6:30 and checks in at least once during the weekend. After working the Sheriff walks between 2-3 miles almost everyday and in a road race would outlast many people half his age. Sheriff Stone is a honorable and humble family man who genuinely loves Pickens County and the residents. The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is part of his extended family who has stood by him through very hard personal tragedys in his life. The people that work at the Pickens County Sheriff's Office are very supportive of Sheriff Stone. Please feel free to contact Sheriff Stone if you have any comments are questions about the untrue facts stated in the above comments.

It's true that David Stone is only 75. It's true that he works several days a week. It's also true that he has many of the problems that a man 74 years old would have. I don't think he walks 3 miles a day because of his back and knee problems. He has some memory loss and does not work everyday and on weekends too. David is a fine man but he is simply too old and forgetful of the needs of the department to continue his reign as Sheriff of Pickens County. It seems like Mr. Smith is protecting Sheriff Stone in fear of losing his job or to gain some points in the Department. Plainly put, David should allow a new person to take over as Sheriff and enjoy his golden years.

As the June primary draws near, what five questions would you like each candidate to answer?

Dewey, The way you are speaking on here if very unprofessional. If you want "your" sheriff to even be close in getting reelected then let someone else do the talking. You are giving off a very negative vibe. Secondly that sheriff you are trying to protect is very two faced....I know this because of situations I have been in and my family has been in. He needs to retire and let someone new have the wheel. Dewey.....act your age....I have known you for years and this is not you...but if I were in fear of loosing my job I would do the same thing. BILLY LOOPER OR RICK CLARK FOR SHERIFF. (I CAN CHOOSE TWO BECAUSE I AM NO LONGER A SC RESIDENT...LOL)

To the citizens and voters of Pickens County: There comes a time when we, as individuals, need to realize that it’s time to retire. Sheriff Stone has been a dedicated law enforcement official (Sheriff) for 40+ years in Pickens County, SC. For that, he deserves a special place in history. With that said, things happen as the years go by. Sometimes we lose touch with reality and realize that it’s too late to save face. We realize that all we have to hold on to is the distinguished status of our position. We get to the point of letting others do the job, due to the fact we find ourselves no longer being able to “keep up” anymore. When was the last time you, as a citizen, saw Sheriff Stone on television? It’s always someone else, right? There have been comments posted on this article that I would like for each and every one of you to read. They are NOT from his competition!!! I want everyone to know, I am not denying the fact that he has not done a good job, IN THE PAST! Citizens, it’s time to elect a new sheriff!! As you research the candidates, you will find RICK CLARK is the best candidate to lead Pickens County into the future. VOTE RICK CLARK FOR SHERIFF IN PICKENS COUNTY, SC, 2012

Dewey,

You are alienating yourself and the Sheriff's Office by posting to each and every negative comment on this site. Please state your comments in a nice, professional manner and quit being unprofessional! There is a life after retirement, I promise you!!!!!

Wow. Let me say as a friend of the Sheriff, and a supporter of the Sheriff's Office (as well as a former officer there), that David Stone is one of the most "in touch" guys I know. He has developed a senior leadership team that is quite capable. He administers his office well. As a seasoned political official, I doubt he gets his feathers ruffled by any of these comments; however, many of them are far from becoming.

CPT Smith is in no danger of losing anything...but if I read the comments correctly, he is the only one with actual working knowledge (other than Susan) of the Sheriff's work habits.

I happen to know all of the other candidate as well. I don't even live in the jurisdiction any more but think all of them have certain qualities that are appealing. Here is the deal...if you have to attempt to disqualify the sheriff by pointing out age, health, or hours at the office...then you must not have much to look for in crime stats, employee loyalty, or respect in the community. If I lived in the jursidiction still, I would certainly support Sheriff Stone in his reelection bid. Thank you Sheriff for decades of loyal service to the citizens of my fair home county!
Rev. Chris Aiken
(Former Deputy for Greenville and Pickens Counties, and now Pastor)

I have lived in Pickens County all of my life. I actually worked for the Pickens County Sheriff's Office for four years. While I was there, Sheriff Stone was there most every morning reading reports and finding out what was going on within his county. I made several good friends at the Pickens County Sheriff's Office and I know that I made some enemies because of my work style. Sheriff Stone has done a good job and has made a good name for Pickens County, but why not go out on top with the realization that you probably aren't going to win this election. I am sure that everyone saw the press conference concerning the quadruple homicide in Liberty. With a tragic event like that, I believe citizens need their Sheriff to reassure them that everything is going to be alright. That certainly didn't happen. It really could be so easy to start talking trash about Sheriff Stone, but for what. He has been Sheriff for 40 plus years! How do you keep getting re-elected if the people don't think you are doing a good job? But the simple fact is that he needs to retire and it is time for a fresh face with fresh ideas. I am supporting Billy Looper for many reasons. First and foremost, I believe he is the most qualified for the job. Yes, I have worked for the man and yes that does have something to do with my opinion because I have had the pleasure of working for him. If you do your research and just look into him, I am sure that you will also vote for him. I love Pickens County! Jamie Crawford

Jamie, was it hard to type all that while under Loop's desk?

I respect Sheriff C. David Stone and his service to Pickens County. He is a good man and I along with many residents throughout Pickens County believe it is time for a new Sheriff. I have lived in Pickens for the last 62 years and I remember when he was elected and I remember punching his name on the ballot for 10 terms. Unfortunatly in 2008 I was unable to vote I was out of town for over a year. However I have decided to swing my vote for a new candidate and the most impressive candidate to me is Stan Whitten. Thank you Sheriff stone for you service.

I just recently had the opportunity to watch the press conference involving the quadruple homicide in Liberty, SC. After watching the WYFF4 press conference, there isn't any doubt that Sheriff Stone is losing touch with the citizens and the Sheriff's Office. First of all, it was evident that someone prepared that statement for him due to the fact he could not pronounce alot of the words in the statement. Sheriff Stone should have stood proud and made a statement from the heart about what he knows to be true and factual about this horrific crime in our county. Im not saying that a statement was not necessary, just preare it yourself and make sure you can pronounce the words. He was mixing words, voice was studdering, and using words like, "you people." What kind of terminology is, "you people?" Im not sure about other citizens or voters in Pickens County, but I don't want to be referred to by my Sheriff as, "You People!" I am only speaking negatively about the Sheriff based on his age and losing touch with the citizens. He is no longer capable to run the Sheriff's Office. He doesn't have the best interests of the citizens at heart anymore. Citizens and voters of Pickens County, it's time for a change. Step aside Sheriff Stone, you have served the county well and retire and enjoy the rest of your life. Again, anyone that is interested, please visit clarkforsheriff.com and research RICK CLARK, SHERIFF for 2012!!!!!! Best suited for the position as SHERIFF!!!!

I encourage ALL VOTERS in Pickens County to evaluate where you thoughts and feelings are about where this country is at the present time. In recent elections, Republican Richard Luger (R-IN) was beat in a primary by another Republican candidate. Luger had been in office for 35+ years and people were tired of it. They wanted new blood, just like alot of us here! Its not only the Sheriff's seat, but others as well. Look at these bureaucrats that have held their seats for 30+ years and vote them out! Lets go in a new direction.... We are losing touch with our country voters and we need to claim it back. We especially need to make sure we have a strong hold on our local government as well. I know that I have preached RICK CLARK for a while, but the man speaks for himself. CLARK is what values, morals, and ethics are all about. Stone has had a good run as Sheriff, but its time!! OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW VOTERS!!! SEE CLARKFORSHERIFF.COM FOR MORE ON YOUR NEW SHERIFF!!!! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!!!

Also, as of 04May2012, according to the Pickens County Election Commission website, there are only three (3) Republican candidates for Sheriff..... RICK CLARK, DAVID STONE, and BILLY LOOPER. KIETH CLUBREATH IS RUNNING AS AN INDEPENDENT!!!!

Its time for some new blood in the Sheriff's office in Pickens Co.!! Rumors of cruption(transporting Illegals to the County etc.by relitives of the sheriff),the allowing of Illegals working in the county and looking the other way, Nod Nod Wink Wink!! NEEDS TO COME TO AN END!!South Carolina is a great place to raise a family,and I love living in Pickens Co.However the county law enforcement is very GOB!! (Good old Boy)!! The City departments of Pickens Co. are having to "take up the slack" for the Sheriffs Dept.On occasion( during bad weather etc.) I have listened in to a scanner and the County Officers and their leader sound like the "Keystone Cops" running around in circles!!!Our State and County is growing, with new Companies and jobs coming to the state everyday.Pickens Co. needs to be cashing in on the growth.One of the requirements top companies look for in location is security for their property and employees.Our cities are stepping up to the challenge.Our county law enforcement feel the status quo is "good Enough".Law enforcement is a Young Man's position.I am 60 plus and still do my own vech. maint. yard work etc.But chasing the" bad guys" is not something I need to be doing !!! We also face cyber threats to our businesses everyday,our present Co. "TOP COP" is way out of the loop on that plain and also when it comes to Gang activities!!!ITS TIME FOR SOME NEW BLOOD!!! This limiting of canidates in the primary is Stone's way of leveling the field! Rick Sundblad Easley

FOLKS IT'S TIME FOR A CHANGE! the Sheriff hired me in nov -1982 and i retired in march-2003 he has been one of the best Sheriff"s that Pickens county has ever had,however in the late 80"s the sheriff"s office started to decline he was getting out of the loop and letting others run his office and alot of them had the i dont care attitude ,folks at 1 time people was knocking the door down to get in, now there knocking it down to get out, that was unheard of years ago the morale has dropped so low that the deputies want out, they hate to come to work,i had even gotten that way myself, thats why i retired when i did,i saw how bad the i dont care attitude was ,I even voiced my concern to the sheriff, Sheriff Stone i consider a good friend and i thank him for letting me work there and do a job that i loved,but i cant just vote for him because he is a friend i have to vote for Billy looper after great thought for i belive he is the right man for the job and that he will weed out the bad apples and put the sheriff"s office back the way it use to be {respected} alot of times all it takes is a pat on the back and the words spoken a job well done to pick up the morale just show the men you care and you are there with them,{and not just at election time} I think Billy will do what is right for the county and the men under him.

You sir are and idiot.sheriff stone allowed you to retire and this is what you have to say...tell me who you know at the sheriffs office that would even listen to you.i say vote for who you want to but dont run a good man down that let you get your check each month.i wouldnt have i know you.call me.

WOW !
well Dewey i did not say the sheriff was a bad man i even said i consider him as a friend and thanked him for letting me work there ,but the sheriff doesnt pay my retirement check the state does and he didnt allow me to retire i retired by the guidelines of the state ,but even so its time for a change and i welcome you to call me if you wish i would look forward to it{430-3170},and as far as you calling me a idiot im use to words i was called alot in 25 yrs of service,youre the one that is out of line and acting like a child,im sorry you have to bend down to these kind of words,,for you forget i know you also as well as alot of others,,and as far as the men at the sheriffs office goes they are alot of good men there and they deserve the best.

folks im here to tell you i have no vendetta against the sheriff or his office,im simply speaking the truth,ive voted for sheriff stone every term except the last 3 and the reason i didnt then i felt as if a change was needed ,again sheriff stone has been one of the best sheriffs that pickens county has ever seen,and im sorry that just because i get on here and voice my opinion that OLE dewey gets upset and acts childless wow he supose to set a example being a captain with the sheriffs office and calling the citizens of pickens county stupid because they dont see his way is really setting a good example"well folks i say vote for who you think can do the job the best" and dont worry about the people like dewey that get upset for its your right to vote the way you want,after all our men and women fought for our freedom and our rights,so lets remember them also as today passes

Well said Daddy. {Jimmy Davis} It doesn't take much to get people who are in fear for their job to get upset. I think it's a reflection on Stone for one of his "Captains" to take out his anger issues on the citizens of Pickens.

And Dewey...Stone didn't "let" my daddy get anything....my father worked his rear off for what he made. He and many other's did. Dewey, I have known you for years....since I was a kid, and I NEVER thought you would act like this! Give my dad a call...maybe he could teach you a thing or two about respect and help you to remember the good days at the SO. For the record I PERSONALLY HAVE SPOKEN WITH MANY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE SO WHO ARE READY FOR A CHANGE!

You can always tell a disloyal disgruntled former employee who has been approached by the other side. One thing is pretty obvious from what I read, Sheriff Stone did make at least one mistake, that was trusting you Mr. Davis.

Tomorrow is one week away from the primary, I would implore those who are still riding the fence on which candidate to vote for to do their research. I am supporting Billy Looper and if you can visit his website at www.looperforsheriff.com , I think that you will be impressed with his qualifications. I can vouch for him and say that he is morally and ethically a good man. He has great ideas for this county and goals that are reasonable. He isn't going to go into office and promise to change the world in one term. The thing with Billy Looper is he is going to be a Sheriff with longevity and integrity. I am sure that I will get some negative comments from my testimonial about Billy Looper, but everyone is entitled to their opinion. And as for you Mr. Gravely, I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Davis the last few years before he retired. You couldn't ask for a better and loyal cop. He is a good man! If he wasn't, I don't think Sheriff Stone would have kept him around for so long. I am not trying to be disrespectful towards you and please don't take it that way. In closing, Vote Billy Looper for Pickens County Sheriff on June 12th. He is the best man for the job.

OK folks, here is a lesson in Allen Gravely 101. I am very familair with the sheriffs department and those who have worked there. I actually campainged for David Stone in his first election. I call things as I see them, no sugarcoating. I have studided liberals for many many years and spot them a mile away. Lets look at the facts in this race. David Stone took a very small department and made it into a modern department over the years. He rewarded those loyal to him (something you must have as a leader) by standing by the personnel who stayed by his side. I think it stinks when someone works an entire career and then slams the former boss who stood by them all those years. Everybody else has an agenda. I happen to know that 2 canidates is promising high level jobs to those who will push their run for office. Our crime rate in Pickens Cty is the 2nd LOWEST in the state. Now, for Jamie Crawford: Loyal men don't slam their former boss publicly after working a whole career pretending to support them. Sunblad: Name some names if you have information, otherwise you are doing nothing more than spreading rumors, which seem to be what you are best at. Malone: Indeed sir you have the right to support any person you want, that is the American way, but you can bet the farm that I will call out anyone who takes the low road with lies and rumors, such as Mr. Shelly pretending to know the Sheriff's health. You folks may not want to vote for Sheriff Stone, but show some respect.

I would like to encourage ALL Pickens County voters to make sure they get out and vote on Tuesday, June 12th. Take the time out of your busy schedule either before work, during lunch, or after a long hard day and do what our Constitution allows us to do. VOTE!! Also, I know most of you by reading this have figured out that I am a Rick Clark supporter. I was a Clark supporter in 2004, again in 2008, and again this 2012. I don't support people that I do not believe in. I have had the opportunity to work with both Rick Clark and Billy Looper. I also have had the opportunity to work for the Pickens County Sheriff's Office for almost 10 years. So, I have a little vested interest in this election. No one has promised me a thing! I support whom I believe in! I think that Sheriff Stone has done some great things as Sheriff over the years. He deserves his place in history. It's very well deserved! We are moving forward in Pickens County and need change. It's time for the Sheriff to enjoy his accomplishments and step aside as leader of this county in law enforcement. I respect eveyones opinion in this forum. I will also go a step further and say that I worked beside Jimmy Davis for several years and there was no better cop on the streets. In researching the candidates, Rick Clark is the logical choice for Pickens County. Innovation, Leadership, Integrity, Technlogy.. all these things is what Rick Clark believes in. So, VOTE Rick Clark on Tuesday, June 12, 2012!!!!!

Mr. Gravely,

I respect everyone's opinion here! I am not the type of individual to critize you for whom you vote for. I wish everyone all the luck in the world come Tuesday! I refuse to speak about something that I have no information about. So, I respect your thoughts and opinions. I know that you mentioned someone being liberal. I was told before I ever came along to the Sheriff's Office that Sheriff Stone was at one time on the Democratic side of the ticket. Is that true?

from what i understand roger that was true he was then he jumped ship to republican

well MR .Gravley if im not mistaken you are the sheriffs nephew and i expect you to be upset for they say that blood is thicker than water but i respect your decesion to back the sheriff but when you say i was disgruntled and disloyal you couldnt be more wrong for im not disgruntled im a very concerened citizen,and i do worry about what is happening in this county,and you can call it disloyal if you want but hey man i can promise you if i was loyal too you and you wanted to jump off a cliff i promise you im not jumping with you,,,,,and as far as being promised a high level job i dont know of anyone that Billy Looper has promised one too, i can assure i wouldnt go back into lawenforcement if i was promised one lol after 25 yrs of working for a very good man im tired of it ,so i retired,but just because you are a good man doenst mean i need to vote for you if i think its time for a change and its obvious that it is not only too me but to alot of other people in the county also,,,im sorry Mr. Gravely that you feel this way toward me but i respect your decison to back the sheriff {for a good man he is}} but its time for a change sorry

I am supporting billy looper he took time to talk with me and let me help him put up signs and respected me. In the beginning I was for stone I ask him and dewey for signs and to help stone with putting up signs and I was rejected forgotten may vote counts and I take that stone didn't want it and billy got it and help to

I add a in my vote counts don't want to get hit with bad grammar on here for I can point out my self

We are six days out till the primaries Pickens County voters!!! Let's make sure we vote and make a statement. This will be the last post on this forum from myself. I have stated my opinions and also facts as best I can. I hope that I have not hurt anyone's feelings, as that was not my intention. I believe that politics should be clean and informative. Everyone needs to research each candidate and make their determination on who they want to support. I wish all three candidates the best of luck in Tuesday's primary. I also would like to make one last plea to the voters of Pickens County. Rick Clark has been the steady and has ran against Sheriff Stone in 2004 and 2008; and has had success especially in 2008 carrying approx. 42% of the vote. Citizens, Rick Clark wants your support. He wants what's best for you, your families, your friends, and our communities. Rick is in it for YOU!!!!! Voice you opinion by voting for Rick Clark on Tuesday, June 12th in the primary. Support the candidate that supports you as citizens and tax payers. Again best of luck to each of the candidates, but lets get behind the man that WANTS YOUR VOTE because he cares about our communities and our county.

Vote on June 12, 2012, and let's put Pickens County Sheriff's Office back on the right track. Vote for someone who cares...Rick Clark for Sheriff in 2012!

Visit for more info before you vote: http://www.clarkforsheriff.com

Thank you and God Bless you and your families!

Thanks Jimmy for the reply. It's not MR Gravely, it's Allen. I do get it that as a private citizen, one can speak more freely than as an officer. I've not been on the inside like you, and I am not privy to the turnover from those affected by low morale. I do see that the older the sheriff gets, the more folks tend to scream for change. It is hard to reconcile the hard facts that we have the 2nd lowest crime rate in the state, and way lower than the national average. The fact that the county has kept up with the technology and we have some good folks out there fighting the good fight. I can't figure what more could we want as citizens, unless it is to have the lowest crime rate in the state, which is attianable. Ronald Regan was well in his years and will go down as one of the best presidents in history. It is understandable that those that have been waiting for the chance to be sheriff, have got to be getting frustrated after over 40 years. As for me, I am indeed the nephew of David Stone, but if I thought for a minute that he was incapable of being sheriff, I would be the first in line to vote for someone else. One thing is for sure, we will know this time next week what will happen.

Vote for Billy Looper on June 12th.

what a low turnout at the election polls, i think the voters just had enough of the mess thats been going on ,,,the last i saw rick clark was ahead of stone slightly

Jimmy, Clark and Stone will have a runoff election on June 26. Unofficial results: Rick Clark 4051, C. David Stone 3794, Billy Looper 1609.

yes a runoff it will be but still a low turnout for the sheriff and all the others involved

Yes, a very low turnout indeed. I hope you had an opportunity to read the profiles of each of the sheriff's candidates on Patch. Clark's story http://patch.com/A-tXXg. Stone's story, http://patch.com/A-tYyz. If not, be sure to check them out before you head back out to the polls on June 26. Sounds like there were some tough decisions made today by the folks of Pickens County.

Stone has aged, but he is more of a Sheriff than Billy Looper, or Rick Clark could ever hope to be. Of course Billy is out with his 12 votes....

What is use to vote when the Good old boys(Stone and his OLD cronies) won't let all the canidates run! Of corse the cronies don't want to giveup their grasp on county power without a fight! Who knows how far they will go to stay in power! However age is starting to catch up with some of them! There are NO FOOLS like "OLD FOOLS"The people have spoken in spite of the "Paper Shuffle" created by some "good old boy" tring to save his old buddy's "bacon" I will be there for the" VOTE OFF" I hope Stone can "COUNT" maybe he will pull a "Washington state govenor's " trick !!! Recount until you win!!! Went he loses he will be the little boy on the playground with "his" ball !! ALL ALONE!!!

well bubba sheriff stone has been the best sheriff that pickens county has ever had ,,but lets look at the facts ,sheriff stone had never been in lawenforcement he worked at a gas station and was voted in ,look at what he did made one of the best sheriffs that pickens county has ever seen ,rick and billy has been in lawenforcement and been there for awhile and has had the training so i think that makes all the folks that ran a good choice for the people and the people spoke out at the primary "its time for a change" but lets dont put the canidates down including the sheriff lets just vote for who we think is the best for the job.

Well, it looks like the citizens of Pickens County decided that it's time for a NEW Sheriff! The way I see it after the primary elections, Sheriff C. David Stone lost by 2000 votes!!! WOW!!! People in this county do want change. Since there was not a majority, let's all get out there on Tuesday, June 26th in the run-off elections and vote to make Pickens County a better and safer place to live! Vote for Rick Clark for Sheriff next Tuesday, June 26th.
Visit: Http://www.clarkforsheriff.com to learn more about your new Sheriff come June 26th!

Bank of America robbed in Pickens- deputies spot suspects and chase starts.Chase ends in Easley with the arrest of two suspects.No one hurt. Two were driving a stolen truck from Greenville.All is well and thank you men in brown you followed your training .God bless you all and a job well done.

Good job to the deputies of Pickens County!
This story has nothing to do with this forum, however, I won't pass up an opportunity to tell the deputies what a good job they do for us!
Everyone please remember, let's get out and vote come June 26 and make Rick Clark our NEW Sheriff in Pickens County. To learn more about your new Sheriff, visit: http://www.clarkforsheriff.com

well roger the people have spoken in Pickens County its time for a change but lets see if the people hold true to their vote for its going to take them getting out 1 more time ,so people please vote in the runoff

I hope everyone was able to make it out to vote Rick Clark for your next Sheriff! EVERY VOTE COUNTS!

Don't spend money fixing something that's not broken...stay the course, Re-elect C David Stone.

The Sheriff should be the top cop in their department, Proficiency in weapons and physical fitness is a must! I dont believe Sheriff Stone could meet the standard in eighter. Why pay four or five to do what the Sheriff is suppose to do himself, stop wasting tax payers money. and finally Sheriff Stone at was one time an asset to the Pickens County Citizens, Its time to retire and go out in grace, You job is finshed, Thank you for your service, Dont worry it will go in the books!

by the way.....Once Stone is out, since, Mr. Dewey Smith is such a proud supporter of his hopefully Mr. Stone will find it in his heart to put Smith to work as his shoeshine boy......

well well Dewey,
im glad to see new blood come into the sheriffs office for i think it will be for the better ,but really and truly sheriff stone has been one of the best sheriffs pickens county has ever had and whoever gets sheriff in NOV has a big set of shoes to fill,its truly a sad time and i truly hate to see this happen but Dewey the sheriff should have gotten rid of a few people that helped run his dept into the ground and stayed ontop of his men and women working for him as he use to do ,he ran un-opposed alot of years for he was the best of the best,,,so dewey as you called me a idiot a few weeks back on here i just have 1 thing to say and this is it "you helped the sheriff loose his race"" so i hope you are happy tonight ,,sleep well my friend

Congrats to both Clark and Stone on both of their new journeys in life!

.Congrats Rick Clark... just hope the rumor that Mr Roger Malone wasn't really promised a high position for such strong support... if so you must truely plan on being an in and out, single term sheriff.

I can promise you Mr./Ms. I'm to scared to put my real name....that Roger Malone was promised NOTHING.....you see, Roger makes more in a year than the Sheriff by SERVING HIS COUNTRY OVERSEAS. It's people like you who are in all actuality sour towards the fact that Pickens has chosen change. All Mr. Malone did was help a dear friend campaign. Although, I personally believe that your idea of giving him a nice position is not a bad idea because Roger has a lot of experience. Good day.

Oh, and for the record.....I LOVE YOU DADDY! (jimmy davis). I think good ol dewey owes not only you an apology but me and the rest of the citizens one....since we are so stupid and all.

KDD, most ppl reading this know what type of woman you are (standards, morals, ethics) therefore your input on what type of person would be good for any position in law enforcement is utterly useless. Also.. getting paid like that to train civilians to be cops is not military service.

Also... Don't just assume someone is a stone supporter b/c they don't believe roger is qualified for anything more than a bottom rank deputy(not in Pickens County). Some of us just hear many rumors of all these political promises and question a person's motives to be SO verbal. We all know why smith was. What's yours and roger's?

Know what type of person I am. You know nothing about my standards, morals, or ethics, and you are unamerican if you believe that training cops is not a service to our country because without cops and those who train them our country would be in a bigger rut than it already is. I believe I already stated to you the reasoning behind supporting Clark. If I am right though, I owe you no explanation. You see, I have no "perk" to supporting Clark seeing as how I live in a different state and will probably never live in SC again due to my constant relocating with the military. Since we are asking questions here, what is your reasoning behind attacking the character of a person you do not know?

Just for the record, I would like to say CONGRATS to Sheriff Stone for his 43+ years of service. As I said before, there is a special place in history for a man that has served his county well for that length of time. I would also like to say CONGRATS to Rick Clark for being the STEADY all these years and going after that in which he has always desired. As for me, I have supported Rick Clark in his bid for Sheriff of Pickens County in 2004, 2008, and again in 2012. I have always been a Clark supporter and will continue to be. I need NO PROMISES to support and believe in any individual running for a public office. I supported Rick due to our friendship and I believed in his campaign and what he wanted for the deputies. I am and will continue to stay positive through November and even after. That is the type of individual I am. To my knowledge, Rick is not the type of individual to make any promises to anyone. He surely has not made any to me. So, think what you please (UWISHUKNEW), and I appreciate all the positive feedback in this forum. Let's put all this behind us and concentrate on Novemeber elections. As always, VOTE RICK CLARK FOR SHEIRFF IN NOVEMBER!!!! Thank you everyone for your support for Rick in this election.

Well said Roger.

OMG now i hear that Tim Morgan is getting up a petetion to run for sheriff that sheriffs office cant leave well enough along for the sheriff lost folks all hes trying to run for is because they think they have lost their job but folks if Tim wanted to run then why didnt he run against the sheriff and pay his money like the rest,and if he did get it im afraid it wouldnt change at all for theres a saying and here it is { if you do what you have always done youll get what you have always gotten}

CHANGE IS THE ANSWER,,,NEW BLOOD,,NEW VISIONS,,,

Why didn't Tim Morgan run against his boss? It's called loyality...you should try it sometimes.

now now Mr.Gravely dont be all upset ,,lets talk about loyal the sheriff promised Tim more than once he would not run the next time and back Tim,heck the sheriff even threw his signs away but what happened each and everytime ,,,the sheriff would say nope Tim im running again ,,,now you promise a man something and then back out hmmmmmm now thats loyal for sure

Mr Gravely,
Maybe you should try not to be so upset that under person whom you voted for lost in the election. Let me say this. I BELIEVE PICKENS HAS REALIZED THAT CHANGE IS NEEDED. IN FACT BEFORE THE SHERIFF ELECTION TIM MORGAN POSTED THAT A VOTE FOR STONE IS A VOTE FOR HOM, AND NOW THAT STONE LOST TIM IS POSING THAT HE IS NOTHING LIKE STONE. CONFUSED?? NAH, I'D SAY IT'S TRICKERY....TRYING TO KEEP THE OLD IN EVEN THOUGH ITS ALREADY BEEN VOTED OUT. Oh and wanna talk about Mr. Davis trying to be loyal? If you lived in pickens county then he was loyal to you, through years of police work, he went over and beyond expectations. you ask any sheriffs deputy that worked with my dad about the type of man he is and they'll tell you....so what other petty comments do you have?

Stone is one of the few law enforcement officials that will not sign off on a US Government approved rifle suppressor. Anderson and Greenville counties already do this. We need a more modern sheriff.

Kourtney... Why do u keep running your fat mouth? If you do not live in pickens county why do you care? get a life. no one cares about the opinion of such a skank.

And Juan... that's just what we need a bunch of nut jobs like you running around with silenced weapons. you sir are an idiot. by the way I am a clark supporter and I hope he has the same mindset when it comes to silence and automatic weapons.

Matt Matt Matt i do live in Pickens county and i do care ,,,,so why are you soooo upset ,and for your info kourtney is from Pickens county and still has roots here,so if she is a skank for speaking her mind then what does that make you to talk the way you do ,,,just chill out man everyone deserves their own thoughts

Jimmy... she is not a skank for speaking her mind, but for her actions... everyone is entitled to an opinion, the fact of the matter is opinions of ppl with lesser morals are a waste of oxygen!