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4 people, including pastor and wife, charged in church sex offender case
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - Four people, including a pastor and his wife, have been charged in a church sex offender case. On July 13, a concerned parent contacted the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office after learning convicted sex offender Warren Perry was working as a custodian a...
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Key takeaway On July 13, a concerned parent contacted the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office after learning convicted sex offender Warren Perry was working as a custodian at Pawleys Island Christian Academy.
Why this matters in The Midland
The charges brought against the pastor, his wife, and two others in a church sex offender case in South Carolina may seem distant from Midland, but they resonate locally in the context of community safety and trust. In Midland, where schools and churches are integral to family life, the news serves as a stark reminder to scrutinize the protocols in place for protecting children. The fact that a convicted sex offender was allegedly allowed to work around young children in a different state raises questions about the vigilance of local institutions in the Permian Basin area. Midland residents may wonder if similar risks exist in their own community, and whether local churches, schools, and law enforcement are adequately equipped to identify and prevent such threats. The case underscores the need for transparency and accountability in local institutions, particularly those that serve vulnerable populations like children.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - Four people, including a pastor and his wife, have been charged in a church sex offender case. On July 13, a concerned parent contacted the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office after learning convicted sex offender Warren Perry was working as a custodian a...
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