The Lexington County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a crime that is becoming more frequent in the Columbia area. According to the report, deputies are trying to figure out who is responsible for stealing money from a vending machine.

According to Sheriff James Metts, officers responded to the Food Lion located on St. Andrews Road in reference to a larceny.

The report said an unknown suspect pried open a Coca Cola machine that was in front of the store, and removed at least $100 from it.

CHAPIN, SC (WIS)- A Midlands teacher who made national headlines after stomping on an American flag in front of his classes has been paid $85,000 and remains on paid administrative leave until the end of the school year when his resignation takes effect.

Chapin High School English teacher Scott Compton agreed to the $85,000 settlement from the district's insurance carrier in late March, according to documents obtained by WIS through the Freedom of Information Act.