McCarty Sworn in as Sheriff in wake of Metts Indictment

LEXINGTON, SC (WOLO)– A. Lewis McCarty was sworn in Wednesday as the new Sheriff of Lexington County. McCarty takes the post as James A. Metts faces federal indictments. McCarty says he is honored that the Governor has entrusted him with this responsibility and he looks forward to resuming his relationship with the fine staff and officers of the department. McCarty goes on to say “My number one priority is maintaining integrity and public confidence in this department.”