On Jan 18, 2019, Gary Watts, the Richland County Coroner, an elective office, will talk about his experiences with politics and death.

Watts was elected as Coroner in 2001. Since his career with the Coroner’s Office began in 1980, as an assistant coroner, he has been involved in over 32, 000 death investigations. His has served as a police officer, an Emergency Medical Technician, and an investigator with the All Posts Richland County Public Defender’s Office.

He is a graduate of the Institute of Police Technology and Management, University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Florida.

His objective is to create the most experienced and modern office to work with law enforcement, the legal system, and our citizens. This will ensure that each case is quickly and fairly resolved, and always with respect to those involved. He also wants a proactive approach to help reduce injuries and deaths by using new and innovative ideas in the community, with special attention to traffic and other accidental causes.

The Rotary Club of Five Points will meet at the Columbia Fireflies Ballpark.  Click on “Meeting Information and Directions” under “Club Information”  in top menu for specific information.