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Whether former Cherokee County DSS Director Cindy Palmer keeps her current DSS job will depend on investigation by county attorney Darryl Brown.
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Criminal activity discussed in DSS board’s closed-session notes
Former DSS director’s possible perjury, having fired lawyer provide ‘cover’ discussed in board meetings, according to newly released notes.
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The Kicker, Show 24 | When the state stepped in at Cherokee County DSS
CPP lead investigative reporter Kate Martin talks about the results of a records request regarding NC DHHS involvement with Cherokee County DSS.
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The Kicker, Show 19 | Cherokee DSS missing minutes and revealing notes
CPP investigative reporter Kate Martin discusses DSS meeting minutes that were missing from Cherokee County, plus surprises in notes that did turn up.
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DSS shredding may be under federal investigation
District attorney paid visit to the US Attorney’s Office the same day Carolina Public Press reported on massive document shredding at Cherokee County DSS.
