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Tuesday, April 23, 2013  A former York County councilman is out of prison after serving a sentence for lying on a mortgage application.

Thursday, February 07, 2013  In Lexington County, DUI crashes and arrests are going up every day. It's the county's number one crime and for law enforcment, it's a constant battle to keep drunk drivers off the streets.

Tuesday, April 03, 2012  Law Enforcement Officers got a big thank you for their efforts to stop DUI drivers.

Saturday, December 24, 2011  The South Carolina Highway Patrol says alcohol was a factor in the crash that killed a man late Friday night.

Friday, August 26, 2011  According to multiple media outlets, 33-year-old Misty Watford was arrested in mid-July for soliciting prostitution during a sting.  Later in the month, she was picked up for driving under the influence after serving time for her first arrest.  A spokesperson for the school district tells WACH Fox News Watford, who has worked for the district for three years, has been placed on administrative leave as a result of her legal situation.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  Patrol spokesman Sid Gaulden tells WHNS-TV that Zachary Gilbert was fired Monday after first being suspended without pay. Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies arrested Gilbert on Saturday and charged him with driving under the influence and having an open container of alcohol in a vehicle.