Councilmember Resigns Amid Dementia and Arrest | Greenville News

Spartanburg County Councilmember Bob Walker resigned just one day after being arrested on domestic violence charges, with authorities withholding details of the incident. A doctor’s note from July revealed he suffers from progressive moderate dementia, impairing his ability to handle personal and financial matters — a diagnosis the council received as early as August. While fellow councilmember Monier Abusaft urged restraint, citing Walker’s military service, the resignation leaves District Five vacant until November’s election, since no special election is permitted under state law. Governor McMaster has declined to appoint a replacement, leaving the seat unfilled until January 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ad50261415bf0cb0