Dick Hale has been accused of bribing a college admissions counselor $100,000 to let his daughter, Abigail Hale, into the University of South Carolina. It is unclear whether his mayoral duties shall continue, since he will be going to court, however it is very clear that Abigail will not be attending university this year.
I haven't asked for either to comment on this, because I'm not necessarily a professional reporter anymore, but more importantly because I don't believe Dick or any other higher ups are aware of my presence in town as of yet. I'd like it to stay that way for as long as I can, to avoid any conflict that will interfere with my investigation into the town. However... I don't know how long I can keep myself a secret. Many townsfolk have indeed recognized me and no doubt talk will soon spread.
In other news, I'm back. Sorry, readers, for my hiatus. I have been trying to lay low for the time being, since some powerful people in Nettlebrook are having their people scout the internet for people like me: people who analyze and criticize their system, or otherwise cause havoc. I have recently gotten in contact with one Carmen Gonzalez, a former student at Nettlebrook University and cousin to Flora Gonzalez. Unfortunately, Carmen was likely targeted by an aforementioned internet scout, and thus lost her scholarship to Nettlebrook University for her "disorderly conduct" online. The same goes for her friends (who have chosen to remain anonymous). Carmen and her family do not feel comfortable sharing information on Flora publicly at this time, but they have agreed to help me in my investigation.
