WALTERBORO, S.C. — William Mullins McLeod Jr., a high-profile Charleston-based trial lawyer, has officially entered the race for governor of South Carolina, pitching himself as a “faith-driven servant leader” ready to expose and root out the corruption he argues has plagued state government for the past 25 years.
McLeod, 53, is well known in South Carolina’s legal circles for representing victims in high-stakes cases—from catastrophic injuries and nursing home abuse to civil rights actions. His courtroom successes include record-setting jury verdicts across the state.
In his announcement, McLeod declared, “Corruption is cancer and we can beat it” and stressed that, unlike many candidates, he is not reliant on corporate money and remains “untempted by special interests.” He framed his campaign around faith, transparency, and fiscal conservatism, positioning himself as a truthful voice and champion of grassroots change.
For more information about Mullins McLeod’s campaign, visit mcleodscgov.com.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
