Tony Junious, the first Black mayor of Summerton, South Carolina, died in a car crash on Jan. 27. He was 48 years old.

Tony Junious, the sitting mayor of Summerton, South Carolina, died in a car crash on Saturday. Born and raised in Summerton, Junious, 48, was the first Black mayor of the town, which has a ...

Mayor Tony Junious is remembered as a family man, an advocate for public education and a true pillar in the same community that raised him. “He loved his family. He loved his job.

Mayor Junious was the first African American Mayor for the city of Summerton. He tragically died in a car crash on January 27, in Clarendon County.

SUMMERTON, S.C. (WIS) - The Town of Summerton hosted a recognition ceremony for the former Mayor Tony Junious who was killed nearly a year ago. The ceremony took place at 11 a.m. on Friday at ...

Mayor Junious was known as a trailblazer in Summerton. He made history by becoming the first Black mayor of the town. "Just seen him. Very beautiful, humble person, the best person," Pringle said.