FOP Coastal Carolina Lodge 12

10/19/2026

10/18/2026

The weather is turning....Veterans Day will soon be here...

Greater Good Charities
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A toothbrush. Socks. A water bottle. Pet food. A leash.
These are things most of us don't think twice about. For an unhoused veteran and their pet, they can make the difference between a safe night and an impossible one.
Over 32,000 veterans experiencing homelessness lack access to basic supplies for daily survival, and because most shelters won't allow animals, many choose the streets over leaving their companion behind.
$25 can send an emergency pack with exactly what they need. Don't let them be forgotten.

Greater Good Charities, a 4 (out of 4) stars charity supports a number of charitable causes. www.greatergood.org

10/18/2026

On October 10th at the FOP Statewide Biennial Conference, SC FOP Lodge 12 President KC Canterbury was Elected to serve as a FOP National Trustee. Please join the Members of SC FOP Lodge 12 (Coastal Carolina FOP Lodge 12) in congratulating KC!

10/12/2026

A FRIENDLY REMINDER.......
2027 FOP Member Dues are collected from August 1st through October 31st. Our next Meeting, Thursday October 22nd, will be your last opportunity to pay your dues in person.

10/05/2026

Please join us as we Honor the Memory of Myrtle Beach Police Officer Jacob Hancher, End of Watch October 3, 2020.

Officer Hancher lived a life dedicated to public service, as a volunteer fire fighter for many years, first as a high school student in his home community of Waldorf, Maryland, and later in his adopted home of Horry County, South Carolina. He continued to be an active volunteer fire fighter even after he began his law enforcement career in 2015 as a Community Service Officer with the Myrtle Beach Police Department, before becoming a Police Officer with the Department.

On October 3, 2020, Office Hancher responded to a domestic incident in Myrtle Beach, along with other officers. A man opened fire on the officers, killing Officer Hancher and wounding a second officer. The subject was killed during the incident.

Officer Hancher had served with the Myrtle Beach Police Department for eight months. He was popular and well thought of, with a ready smile for everyone.

His Memory and Legacy live on in a number of Public memorials and Community Programs, including:

His name and date of death were permanently added to a memorial stone during a wreath laying ceremony at the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center’s Police Memorial Garden

The Jacob W. Hancher Memorial Highway - a section of River Oaks Drive was renamed in his honor

A mural in Conway was dedicated to him

A highway overpass on Harrelson Avenue over Highway 17 was dedicated to him

A Victim Advocate Canine Support Center Program funded by a Donation of $13,495 from his family
Officer Jacob Hancher continues to be an inspiration to not only those he knew and served with, but many who have followed him into public service. He was remembered by Myrtle Beach Police Chief Amy Prock who said, “His name is not only etched in stone, but also in our hearts, Jacob’s work here on earth may be finished, but his example lives on through us. May we honor him not only in memory but in how we serve, how we lead and how we treat each other.”

RIP, Jacob Hancher. You are not, and will not, be forgotten.

10/02/2026

Before K9 Bali retired, his handler, Richland County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Josh Newsom, already knew where the dog would spend the rest of his life.
“That’s my boy. We’re going to sit on the porch together.”
Bali was a Belgian Malinois who served with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in South Carolina. For 10 years, he worked to protect the community alongside the man who knew his stubborn personality better than anyone.
He was a full-service patrol dog, trained to track people, detect narcotics, search for objects and apprehend suspects.
In May 2024, a reporter watched Bali during a training demonstration at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. The 10-year-old dog crouched in the grass, waiting for Newsom’s command.
Newsom spoke to him in Dutch, the language Bali had been trained in. During the session, Bali searched for hidden objects and practiced apprehension with a deputy wearing a protective bite suit.
Even after years on the job, he still wanted to work.
Bali also had a personality that people remembered.
Newsom described him as hard-headed and a little grumpy. He explained that Bali needed an experienced handler, someone whose personality and approach suited the dog.
But that grumpy dog was his boy.
Their partnership extended beyond training grounds and patrol calls. Bali lived with Newsom, sharing his home as well as his working days.
When retirement came in 2025, Bali stayed with Newsom and his family.
His police career had ended. His place in their home continued.
Now Bali has died at 12½ years old.
The tribute announcing his passing remembered his decade of service, his determination to work and his very “spicy” personality. It also remembered the bond that defined his life.
Bali was loved by many, but his devotion belonged to Newsom.
For the community, his death marks the loss of a dog who spent years serving its residents. For Newsom and his family, it means saying goodbye to the dog who lived in their home and had become part of their everyday lives.
Long before that goodbye, Newsom had made his commitment clear.
Bali would have a home with him when the work was finished.
After everything they had done together, their future could be something as simple as sitting on the porch.
Bali spent a decade serving beside his handler.
When he retired, he still belonged beside him Bali was 12 and 1/2 years old and lived with Sgt. Newsom and family.
Please keep Sgt. Newsom, and those of us who loved K9 Bali, in your thoughts and prayers

10/02/2026

A six-year-old Belgian Malinois named Nike came home from the emergency vet with ten stitches across his face and weeks of healing ahead. Hours earlier, he'd been doing what he was trained to do: helping officers during a dangerous arrest in Escondido, California.
On September 5, just before 12:30 a.m., Nike was deployed to assist with a burglary in progress. The suspect was armed with a large stick, refusing commands and escalating the situation. When Nike moved in to help restrain him, the man stabbed the dog repeatedly in the face.
Nike's handler didn't hesitate. He rushed his partner to Veterinary Specialty Hospital in San Marcos. The examination revealed five lacerations and two puncture wounds across Nike's face—injuries that required approximately ten stitches to close.
Working dogs are trained for moments most family pets will never face. They're prepared for danger, trained to stay calm under pressure, built to serve. But that training doesn't make the recovery easier when they're hurt. It doesn't change the fact that Nike is still a living being who experienced pain and trauma, who needs time and care to heal.
Now Nike has a much quieter assignment: rest beside the handler who rushed to his aid when his shift became an emergency of his own. The suspect was booked on multiple charges, including injuring a working dog. But for Nike, justice is secondary. What matters now is time, patience, and the presence of the person who knows him best

10/01/2026

OK. Warning noted. So where should I go to smoke my barefoot pets? Asking for a friend.....

09/28/2026

On September 29, 1900 Officer James C. Scurry, Georgetown, SC Police Department, was shot and killed with his own handgun while attempting to make an arrest.

The man was sentenced to death for the murder and had his appeals taken all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court upheld the sentence but the suspect killed himself by taking poison in prison three days before he was to be executed.

Officer Scurry was survived by his wife.

Now, more than 125 years later, we Honor our Promise to continue to Remember and Honor Officer Scurry's Memory and his Service to the citizens of Georgetown.

Rest in Peace, Brother. We will Never Forget.

09/26/2026

Local color. Local history….

One of the most shocking and lesser-known truths about Murrells Inlet, SC , is its connection to the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Legend has it that Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, once used the inlets and creeks of Murrells Inlet as a hideout during the early 18th century.

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💰 Blackbeard’s Hidden Treasure

According to local lore, Blackbeard and his crew would navigate the complex waterways of Murrells Inlet to escape from pursuing British naval forces. The dense marshes and hidden coves provided perfect cover for their ships. It is said that Blackbeard buried some of his treasure in the area, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to this picturesque coastal community.

👻 The Ghost of Alice Flagg

Adding to the eerie history, Murrells Inlet is also known for the haunting tale of Alice Flagg. Alice was a young woman from a wealthy family who fell in love with a man her family deemed unsuitable. She was sent away to Charleston, where she eventually died of a broken heart. According to legend, Alice’s ghost still roams the area, searching for the ring her lover gave her, which was removed by her disapproving brother. Her spirit is said to haunt the All Saints Cemetery, where she is buried.

✔️ Modern-Day Discoveries

In recent years, treasure hunters and enthusiasts have scoured the inlets and marshes, hoping to uncover Blackbeard's lost treasure. While no substantial finds have been reported, the stories and occasional discovery of old artifacts keep the legend alive and well in Murrells Inlet.

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Murrells Inlet, with its serene waters and charming scenery, holds a shocking and thrilling connection to one of history's most notorious pirates. The tales of Blackbeard's hidden treasure and the ghost of Alice Flagg continue to captivate locals and visitors alike, adding a fascinating layer of history to this tranquil coastal town. Whether you believe in these legends or not, they certainly add an element of mystery and excitement to Murrells Inlet's rich historical tapestry.