RICHBURG, S.C. (WBTV) - Community members across Chester County and beyond are continuing to make their voices heard about the Richburg Fire Protection District being dissolved by the county council.

On Monday, Chester County Council had its second reading of the ordinance that would remove each member of Richburg’s Fire Protection District Board.

People from Richburg’s community are still finding ways to speak out and show support for their Fire Chief, T. Melton.

Many community members said whether they were watching in-person or watching online, Monday night’s county council meeting got intense as the Richburg Fire Protection District board and long-time fire Chief T. Melton’s paid administrative leave were discussed.

“It got pretty ugly, and I would like to see everybody just get al

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