Former Columbia Economic Development Director Arrested

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– The city of Columbia’s former economic development director is accused of embezzling funds from his previous employer. Investigators with the Georgetown Sheriff’s Office say Wayne Gregory is charged with embezzling more than $100,000 from the county between 2010 and 2013. Gregory was hired as Columbia’s economic development director in September of 2013. According to city manager Teresa Wilson, he was fired today.