By Philip Phi
Posted Aug 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM
In a recent development, Ginny Williams, the wife of former pastor Don Williams, has been arrested again and faces a new charge of unlawful neglect of a child by a legal guardian. This case is connected to allegations involving Pawleys Island Community Church and Christian Academy, where it is claimed that leaders permitted a registered sex offender to volunteer around children.
Williams was booked into the Georgetown County jail and appeared before a judge for a bond hearing later the same day. The judge set her bond at $25,000 but granted her a personal recognizance bond, allowing her to be released without paying any money. This follows her earlier arrest earlier this week on charges of criminal conspiracy and obstruction. Her husband, Don Williams, was arrested on similar charges, including unlawfully placing a child at risk or causing a child harm.
The allegations center around the couple allegedly allowing Warren Perry, a convicted sex offender, to volunteer at the church, which operates a school and daycare. Both Ginny and Don Williams had previously posted bond on these earlier charges. However, Perry’s bond was denied.
During the bond hearing, Williams’ attorney emphasized her lack of prior involvement in such matters, describing her as a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. The attorney argued for her release, highlighting her cooperation with law enforcement and her role as a Sunday school teacher, asserting she was not a flight risk.
The new charge against Williams arose from additional investigative findings that were not available at the time of her initial arrest. These findings were based on witness statements collected during the week, further complicating the case. As this situation unfolds, it serves as a reminder of the importance of accountability and justice, echoing the biblical call to seek truth and care for the vulnerable, as found in Micah 6:8.
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