About this episode
Investigative journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell and attorney Eric Bland pull back the curtain on disturbing issues in Horry County, South Carolina.
Our team narrows focus to Weldon Boyd's troubling narrative, detailing how Boyd admittedly followed Scott Spivey before the fatal shooting. The hosts dissect the circumstances, questioning the application of "Stand Your Ground" given Weldon's decision to pursue Scott onto Camp Swamp Road.
We’ll also lob criticisms at the press, particularly local media in Horry County, for initial "basic" reporting and for not aggressively pursuing the story. And we’ll touch on the lack of accountability for Horry County police leadership, challenges with FOIA redactions, and the political reluctance of state officials like the Governor to intervene.
While the growing public outcry from Horry County residents demanding change offers a glimmer of hope, these circumstances paint a vivid picture of systemic failures, a lack of accountability, and the ongoing struggle for transparency and justice in Horry County.
Knowing Horry County’s heavy reliance on tourism dollars means these issues of safety and public trust have significant economic stakes.
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Episode References
A warning for potential South Carolina tourists: You may not be safe
“In Stores, Secret Surveillance Tracks Your Every Move” - The New York Times, from The Privacy Project Series
“Why U.S. air traffic control is stretched so thin — and the fight to fix it” - CNBC, Updated May 10, 2025
“Your Apps Know Where You Were Last Night, and They’re Not Keeping It Secret” - The New York Times, Dec. 10, 2018
Parts of a Springfield XDM Pistol
“Letting retirees double-dip is the wrong way to keep SC teachers in the classroom” - The State, March 27, 2018
FBI as Primary Investigators of Civil Right Violations
