Lexington County sheriff James Metts gave checks totaling $45,000 to Charleston Southern University president Jairy Hunter June 27 to finance additional college scholarships through an endowed scholarship fund that the sheriff established at the university more than 10 years ago.
Sheriff James Metts, right, with CSU president Jairy Hunter.Metts presented a check during a luncheon at Charleston Southern for the sheriff and members of the golf tournament committee. Thirty-six teams of 144 golfers participated in the third annual Sheriff James R. Metts Golf Tournament in April, held at the Country Club of Lexington.
Metts endowed five full scholarships for students majoring in criminal justice. Preference in awarding the scholarship is given to students from Lexington County.
A total of more than $82,000 has been raised since the first golf tournament was held in 2004, which signals the generosity of golfers and a widespread commitment to education.
“I am honored that businesses and golfers have so generously donated money to help us invest in the future of worthy young people in Lexington County,” Metts said. “Proceeds from the annual golf tournaments have exceeded our expectations.”