Judge sets bond for Williamsburg County sheriff, ex-administrator on indictments
A judge in Columbia set bond Friday morning for the now-suspended sheriff of Williamsburg County and the county’s former supervisor, both of whom face multiple charges.A state grand jury returned a nine-count indictment naming Sheriff Stephen Gardner and former County Supervisor Tiffany Cooks who face accusations of public corruption and other 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.
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.
Williamsburg County Sheriff, former supervisor indicted on corruption charges
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has announced the return of a nine-count indictment by the state jury regarding allegations of public corruption by a Williamsburg County sheriff and its former supervisor.
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.
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
Columbia County GOP endorses sheriff candidate
The Columbia County Republican Committee endorsed John Rivero as the party’s candidate in the race for the county’s sheriff’s ...
Second shooting in two days: Richmond County deputy injures suspect in gunfire exchange
A Richmond County deputy shot a gun-wielding domestic violence suspect Thursday in front of Glenn Hills Middle School. The gunman was taken to Doctors Hospital in critical condition. It's the second ...
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Columbia police officer, Marion County deputy facing new allegations in civil lawsuit
A Columbia police officer and Marion County sheriff’s deputy are facing allegations of first amendment violations and brutality in a new civil lawsuit.
Phone theft case against Columbia County sheriff dismissed
A lawsuit claiming that a city woman’s phone was improperly handled by five unnamed sheriff’s deputies at the Columbia County ...