BENNETTSVILLE— Bennettsville City Council members heard urgent appeals Tuesday from BPD Chief Sammy Crosland and BFD Chief Chris Burks regarding increasing department salary needs and discussed a short-term $2,000 retention incentive. Council acknowledged that, even if approved, longer-term salary increases are still needed to keep public safety workers from leaving for higher-paying agencies nearby.
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