July 17, 2023

New deputy welcomed

By David

After ongoing staffing issues, Union County Sheriff Jamie Patton, right, welcomes Brandon McGowan as a new deputy at the Sheriff’s Office. McGowan is from Marion and is a 2023 graduate of the Marion Law Enforcement Academy.

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