The Simpsonville Police Department Summer Youth Camp runs from July 11th to July 22nd with the campers 13 to 16 years old in a coed camp. The camp is a partnership between the Simpsonville Police department, the US Army and the Simpsonville Fire Department.
During the camp, the campers will…
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Outraged citizens file lawsuit against Mayor, City Council for alleged FOIA violations
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Police Awards Banquet
After postponing the original date because of an ice storm, the Simpsonville Police Department was able to have its 2015 Annual Awards Ceremony on February 26, 2016. The event was held at Events at Sapphire Creek off of NE Main Street in Simpsonville. There were about 180 in attendance and the ev…
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