RCSD makes history with new promotions
2021-10-03
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Nearly 20 patrol deputies, investigators, and supervisory officers were promoted at the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), including one –Continue Reading
How Was the Bible Formed? Part 2
2021-09-22
51 Biblical Facts That Will Surprise You. By Mike DuBose The Christian Bible is the world’s best-selling and most-widely distributed book (7 billion copies). SinceContinue Reading
Deputies presented Servant Leadership awards
2021-09-15
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Two Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) deputies received Eastminster Presbyterian Church’s Servant Leadership award during ceremonies which also awarded membersContinue Reading
Validated Gang Member Sentenced to 15 Years for Trafficking Cocaine
2021-08-11
Reynerio Rafael Romero, Jr., a 27-year-old validated gang member living in Pelion, pled guilty to Trafficking Cocaine Second Offense and was sentenced by Circuit CourtContinue Reading
Midlands Gang and Fugitive Task Forces merge
2021-08-10
Multi-agency collaboration aids in thwarting violent criminal activity in central S.C. By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the past several years, the multi-agency Midlands GangContinue Reading
Columbia man charged in gas station shooting
2021-08-05
A Columbia man is being held in the Lexington County Detention Center after his arrest Tuesday in connection to a gas station shooting last week.Continue Reading
Record turnout for 10th annual Guardians of the Night
2021-08-03
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Runners participating in GUARDIANS OF THE NIGHT 2021, a 5K road race in support of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department’sContinue Reading
Moving over isn’t a courtesy, it’s the law
2021-07-28
Koon’s Watch Every day on roads across Lexington County, law enforcement officers and other first responders put their lives at risk in order to helpContinue Reading
Harbison State Forest offers outdoor educational experience
2021-06-25
Looking for something fun and educational to do with your kids on weekdays this summer? Come out to Harbison State Forest to participate in theContinue Reading
Deputy proves to be larger than life
2021-06-24
The story of RCSD Corporal Ryan MacAdams By W. Thomas Smith Jr. IT’S BEEN SAID THAT DYNAMITE COMES IN SMALL PACKAGES. And it does. ThenContinue Reading
Deputy receives bravery award from American Legion
2021-06-02
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Deputy Sarah Merriman was presented the American Legion (S.C. Dept.) Award for Bravery during ceremoniesContinue Reading