Multi-agency substation located in North Columbia By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) opened its seventeenth satellite substation with theContinue Reading
A state firefighter group and Columbia city officials each held news conferences on June 22 after the Professional Fire Fighters Association of South Carolina calledContinue Reading
The fire that killed Irmo Firefighter James Muller on May 26 at the Tropical Ridge Apartments in Columbia was caused by unattended cooking and hasContinue Reading
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department once again wins tri-agency competition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the eighth year in a row, the RichlandContinue Reading
National EMS Week (May 21-27) celebrates the emergency medical service profession and its providers, shining a spotlight on first responders. This year, Richland County EMSContinue Reading
The Lexington Police Department has arrested a former Lexington County deputy accused of disorderly conduct at an apartment complex. Giovanni Michael Vaccaro, 29, was chargedContinue Reading
Deputies have arrested a man accused of shooting a man to death inside a car Thursday. Tyrese Shevon Madison, 24, is charged with murder andContinue Reading
Downtown Columbia march held May 20. Additional marches scheduled. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. G.A.N.G.S. in PEACE held their first of several 2023 marches againstContinue Reading
The S.C. Department of Corrections, the S.C. Law Enforcement Division (SLED) and the Richland County Sheriff’s Department are offering a $30,000 reward for information thatContinue Reading
The wreath-laying ceremony begins National Police Week for RCSD By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The families of fallen deputies gathered at the gates ofContinue Reading
With the adoption of a new fireworks ordinance, Richland County Council is introducing major changes to the county’s fireworks laws. County council passed the ordinanceContinue Reading