County honors first responders
2023-05-31
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
Former Lexington County deputy charged with disorderly conduct
2023-05-30
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
Columbia man charged with murder in shooting death
2023-05-30
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
Pastors and former gang leaders join forces against a culture of violence
2023-05-25
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
Reward offered for information on fugitive
2023-05-17
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
Sheriff Lott holds memorial service for fallen deputies
2023-05-16
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
Richland County updates fireworks ordinance
2023-05-03
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
Suspect sought in weekend shooting
2023-05-01
Lexington County detectives are working to generate leads in the investigation of a Saturday morning shooting in Lexington. “Deputies responded to The Hidden Tavern onContinue Reading
NETFLIX series features RCSD investigators
2023-05-01
Richland County Sheriff’s Department is lead agency in new missing persons documentary By W. Thomas Smith Jr. MISSING: DEAD OR ALIVE, a new NETFLIX documentaryContinue Reading
RCSD receives national peace officer certification
2023-04-22
Sheriff Lott receives award for achieving yet another agency first By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) was recognized for itsContinue Reading
Deputy honored for saving man’s life
2023-02-22
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Corporal Kenny Fitzsimmons, Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), was awarded the Sheriff’s Award for Excellence for saving the life ofContinue Reading