...community that reaches out to them and helps turn lives around." Chief Thomas said he admires the way former Chief Lee Wetherington ran the department and knows that earning respect is one thing but that gaining officers' trust will come with time...

NORTH AUGUSTA --- Tuesday wasn't a very productive day for North Augusta Public Safety Chief Lee Wetherington. He spent much of the day shaking hands and receiving farewells on the last day of a 36-year career. He said he was the first...

...structure Friday morning to contain flames that continued from interior walls. North Augusta Public Safety Chief Lee Wetherington said the fire's cause is still under investigation. Shortly after the fire started, a 2-inch gas line exploded...

...e-mail accounts. At the center of the investigation was a sexual joke sent to North Augusta Public Safety Chief Lee Wetherington and co-workers from an office employee. Chief Wetherington altered the joke and resent the e-mail. The use...

...Huddle House, shooting Mr. Powell in the head and the Rev. Earl Carter in the throat. North Augusta Police Chief Lee Wetherington said the case is still unsolved. The man is described as 20 to 25 years old, 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 8 inches...

...include a barbecue and music festival in May. "It's giving back to mankind by community leaders," President Lee Wetherington said. VISIT: www.hamminandammin.com for information about upcoming events and club information, or e-mail...

...Brad Barbee came to assist and was attacked by the owner's dog, according to North Augusta Public Safety Chief Lee Wetherington. He said he was forced to fatally shoot the dog, whose breed was not available. Authorities believe the fire started...

...Terrace Circle in North Augusta. The boy was 12 when the incident occurred, said North Augusta Public Safety Chief Lee Wetherington. He came forward and reported it to authorities, the police chief said, but investigators believe he might not...

...and later face a magistrate judge to determine a fine. Inside the limits of North Augusta, Public Safety Chief Lee Wetherington said, there is no restriction on fireworks. However, residents are cautioned not to shoot them onto someone else's...

...Carolina Chronicle's In Our Community caption should have identified North Augusta Department of Public Safety Chief Lee Wetherington as the president-elect of the Sertoma Club of North Augusta. Dennis Murphy is the president. The Chronicle regrets...