Charleston County school board member can stay in office after state probe, SC governor decides

A panel of attorneys found Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson sent private emails to the press but didn't have enough evidence on other claims.

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 754

Last Updated: 3 days, 16 hours ago

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COLUMBIA — A Charleston County school board member can keep her seat, despite “unacceptable” behavior outlined in a state inspection, the governor said in a Wednesday letter.

The inspection found Darlene Dunmeyer-Roberson, who was first elected to the school board in 2022, leaked private information and helped arrange a deal for her former campaign manager, which she disputed during a hearing last month.

This was the first time a governor could decide whether …

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