Foundation Raising Funds for SLED K9 Memorial
2026-03-19
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is being honored through a new initiative led by the Society of Former Agents of SLED and itsContinue Reading
CRFD’s holds annual awards Ceremony
2026-03-18
By Michael DeSumma The Columbia-Richland Fire Department honored the work of its members at the department’s annual awards ceremony February 20. Thirty-eight awards were presentedContinue Reading
S.C. Black Belt Hall of Fame recognizes Texas Sheriff
2026-03-16
Award is the namesake of 2021 National Sheriff of the Year Leon Lott By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The S.C. Black Belt Hall of FameContinue Reading
Digital forensics a crime-solving game-changer
2026-03-01
Richland County Sheriff’s Department points to mobile-phone forensics as “vital asset” in recent homicide-solving successes By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Recent national reports of theContinue Reading
SCDC Inmate Indicted for Threatening the President, Religious Groups
2026-02-23
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A federal grand jury in Columbia has returned a two-count indictment charging Eric Anthony Rome Jr., 37, an inmate in the SouthContinue Reading
CRIME STOPPERS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS making the world safer
2026-02-17
International intelligence collection, countering human-trafficking, mine-clearing efforts in Eastern Europe, expansion into Africa, and a South Carolina connection By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The boardContinue Reading
Violent crime percentages are trending downward, but still too high says Sheriff Lott
2026-01-13
Press conference addresses the good and not-so-good in terms of criminal activity over the previous year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff LeonContinue Reading
Rachel Kim Hodge travels to South Korea
2025-12-30
Popular Midlands-area School Resource Officer attends international police conference in Seoul By W. Thomas Smith Jr. I love Korea. I love and respect the countryContinue Reading
EMS Delivers Holiday Cheer Through Stuff an Ambulance Toy Drive
2025-12-24
Richland County EMS staff delivered multiple ambulance loads of toys and gifts on December 15 as part of the county’s annual Stuff an Ambulance holidayContinue Reading
Columbia-Richland Fire Department Celebrates Firefighter Promotions
2025-12-17
COLUMBIA — The Columbia-Richland Fire Department recognized 21 of its members who advanced to new leadership roles during a promotion ceremony held Dec. 1 atContinue Reading
Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies ring bells for the Salvation Army
2025-12-09
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department raised over $1,800 in a single day this year By W. Thomas Smith Jr. FOR THE FIFTH YEAR IN AContinue Reading