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17th April 2024 Issue no. 701

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Lawmakers pursue bill to ban sexual predators from S. Carolina locksmith industry

by Audrey Hudson

The arrest of a local locksmith and registered sex offender on charges of molesting two children has prompted state lawmakers to begin drafting legislation to regulate the S. Carolina lock and key industry.

State Sen. Greg Hembree and Rep. Greg Duckworth of North Myrtle Beach said Monday they plan to introduce companion measures in both chambers to address the lack of business requirements for locksmiths, which the recent arrest of Panteleimon "Peter" Spirakis brought to light.

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