Charges dropped in Pawleys Island Community Church case, attorney says

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - A magistrate dismissed the charges against the defendants in the Pawleys Island Community Church case Friday.The case drew attention in July after the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office said Warren Perry, a convicted sex offender, had worked as a custodian at Pawleys Island Christian Academy, which is connected to the church.Former pastor Don Williams and former academy director Niki Howard faced obstruction of justice, unlawful placing of a child at risk and conspiracy charges. Ginny Williams, the church’s former guest services director, and Perry faced obstruction of justice and conspiracy charges. Michael Fields, the church’s former director of operations and missions, was later charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk.According to video of the hearing posted by GAB News, the magistrate said the conspiracy charges did not meet the elements of the law and that there was no probable cause to support them.The magistrate also dismissed the obstructi