Sheriff Lott issues statement about death of Tyre Nichols in Tennessee
2023-01-29
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF LEON LOTT HAS ISSUED A STATEMENT in response to the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols at theContinue Reading
Legendary crimefighters exchange coins
2022-12-31
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Near 91-year-old Jim Hamilton, a commissioner emeritus of the S.C. Aeronautics Commission and a S.C. Aviation Hall of Fame inductee,Continue Reading
Firefighters join CRFD via direct hire program
2022-12-14
Four new firefighters recently joined the Columbia-Richland Fire Department after completing the department’s direct hire program. Each firefighter received their badge from Chief Aubrey JenkinsContinue Reading
Columbia man charged after leading deputies on pursuit
2022-11-11
A Columbia man faces multiple charges after deputies said he failed to stop for blue lights while driving a stolen car in Lexington Tuesday night.Continue Reading
Civilian group helps guide direction of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department
2022-10-26
The Citizens Advisory Council has been meeting quarterly for a quarter century By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Soon after Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott wasContinue Reading
Sheriff’s Department flooded with notes of praise from Blythewood community
2022-10-17
Parents, teachers, and students overwhelmed by speed and precision of RCSD response By W. Thomas Smith Jr. In the wake of “a report of shotsContinue Reading
Setting the bar
2022-09-30
Yturria becomes first Hispanic officer to hold second-highest rank in the department’s 200-plus-year history. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD)Continue Reading
Bessie Durham died from natural causes
2022-09-28
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher has released the autopsy results for Bessie Durham, 63, of Columbia who died on September 15 in a bathroom inContinue Reading
Two Richland County deputies receive servant leader awards
2022-09-13
Eight recipients from five agencies honored by church on Servant Leader Sunday By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Investigator Molly NationsContinue Reading
Annual COPS AND LOBSTERS event raising funds for Special Olympics
2022-09-09
Deputies have served as Red Lobster waitstaff for three days, once a year, for nearly 20 years By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COPS AND LOBSTERS,Continue Reading
Coach Shane Beamer, others plant national championship tree
2022-09-01
University officials, other VIPs plant tree recognizing USC’s eight four-sport national championships By W. Thomas Smith Jr. University of South Carolina Head Football Coach ShaneContinue Reading