Lott re-sworn as sheriff of Richland County
2021-01-06
Hundreds of deputies later re-sworn By W. Thomas Smith Jr. For the seventh consecutive time since 1997, Leon Lott raised his right hand and wasContinue Reading
RCSD lieutenant named deputy sheriff of the year 2020
2020-12-30
Knights of Columbus honors Community Action Team officer By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) Lieutenant Marcus Kim was named DEPUTY SHERIFFContinue Reading
State museum holding virtual at-home camps
2020-12-12
The South Carolina State Museum in Columbia has introduced At-Home Virtual Morning Camps this December for ages 6 – 11, sponsored by AFLAC. The dailyContinue Reading
Top promotions and leadership shifts at RCSD
2020-12-10
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Several new high-level promotions and leadership reorganizations were announced at the Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) earlier this month. OneContinue Reading
Barbara Burchfield named Auxiliarist of the Year
2020-11-17
The Seventh District Coast Guard Auxiliary honored a Lake Murray Coast Guard Auxiliary member for outstanding volunteer service in a ceremony on October 16, atContinue Reading
RCSD tests aviation assets
2020-10-29
By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott took to the air Tues. afternoon, Oct. 27, as pilots with the Richland County Sheriff’sContinue Reading
Red Bank Motorcyclist Fatality
2020-10-26
Coroner Margaret Fisher has identified the motorcyclist who died as a result of a collision that occurred at the intersection of Platt Springs Road andContinue Reading
Man charged in connection to body found at former I-20 rest area
2020-10-26
A Columbia man is accused of fatally shooting a man and dumping the body last month at a former rest area along Interstate 20. RichardContinue Reading
RCSD chosen for rapid COVID testing pilot program
2020-10-22
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) was selected by the S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to beContinue Reading
Serial arsonist sentenced to 25 years
2020-10-19
Lexington County officials recently conducted in-person court activity for guilty pleas inside the Mark H. Westbrook Judicial Center. Safety measures and courtroom guidelines included mandatoryContinue Reading
Six to be honored as Women of Distinction
2020-09-18
Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands will honor six Columbia-area women at its annual Women of Distinction Awards Celebration September 24 drive-inContinue Reading