Williamsburg County SC sheriff, former county supervisor charged with stealing COVID relief funds
Sheriff Stephen Gardner and former County Supervisor Tiffany Cooks remain free from jail on a $100,000 public recognizance bond while awaiting corruption trial.
Williamsburg County sheriff, ex-administrator to face arraignment on charges
The now-suspended sheriff of Williamsburg County and the county’s former supervisor are expected to appear in a Columbia courtroom Friday morning to face multiple criminal charges.
SC governor suspends Williamsburg County Sheriff after public corruption charges indictment
Governor Henry McMaster has suspended Williamsburg County Sheriff Stephen Gardner after he was indicted on public corruption charges.
SC grand jury indicts Williamsburg sheriff, county supervisor on public corruption, money laundering
Williamsburg County SC sheriff and former county supervisor face 9 count-indictment for a money laundering scheme to pay themselves more than state law allowed.
Suspended Williamsburg Co. sheriff, former county supervisor to appear in court Friday
Two people accused of participating in a money laundering scheme in Williamsburg County are expected in court Friday. Suspended Sheriff Stephen R. Gardner and former county supervisor Tiffany Cooks were indicted on public corruption charges by a state grand jury on March 12 for their roles in an alleged scheme
Man convicted of shooting woman in chest and another man in neck, SC prosecutor says
A Columbia man was recently convicted of shooting two people who were leaving a birthday party, South Carolina officials said ...
Highway Patrol investigates fatal crash in Richland County
One person is dead after a single car crash Saturday night in Richland County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol ...
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Columbia man sentenced to 30 years in prison for his part in mass mall shooting
Lexington, SC 03/11/2025 (Paul Kirby) - Amari Smith, age 24, of Columbia, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the mass shooting that occurred on April 16, 2022, at Columbiana Mall in ...
Tornado warning issued in Columbia & Lexington County as winds, severe weather hit SC
Both a severe thunderstorm warning and a tornado warning were issued Wednesday morning for Columbia and Lexington County, according to the National Weather Service. The tornado warning is in effect ...